Paris Half Marathon

The Paris Half Marathon was founded in 1993, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 33 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Paris, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

Kibiwott Kandie set the blistering course record of 0:59:05 in 2021, proving this course can produce world-class half marathon times. The flat roads of Paris have become a proving ground for the fastest runners on the planet.

Runners come to the Paris Half Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Paris has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

With over 40,000 finishers, race day transforms Paris into a celebration of human endurance. The streets fill with runners, spectators, and the electric hum of a city united by the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other. It's less a sporting event than a civic holiday.