Paris Marathon training plan for 2027
Paris, France • Confirmed date: 4 April 2027
City Marathon • Europe/Paris
Start with a marathon plan prefilled for race day, then refine the schedule around your current running, available days, and goal. Use miles and min/mile pace or kilometres and min/km.
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What to know before training for Paris Marathon.
Large urban course with long boulevards and some late-race exposure
Huge international demand and many runners target it as a spring goal race
Date source: https://www.asicsmarathondeparis.com/fr
Training focus
Spring marathon build, pacing discipline, long steady runs, fueling practice
Race week
Do not start too fast on the wide early roads; save effort for the second half
Plan setup
The builder above starts with the marathon distance selected and the race date. After generating, adjust your weekly mileage, long run, and training days so the first week matches your real starting point.
Ballot and registration
- Ballot status
- Closed
- Last ballot opened
- 8 September 2026
- Last ballot closed
- 30 September 2026
- Next ballot
- Not announced yet
- Ways to get a place
- Ballot · Charity place
A ballot is also called a lottery or drawing.
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Paris Marathon training questions
How many weeks until the Paris Marathon?
The Paris Marathon is on 4 April 2027. As of 4 November 2026, that is 21 weeks and 4 days away.
How many weeks should I train for the Paris Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the Paris Marathon a fast marathon course?
Large urban course with long boulevards and some late-race exposure
What should I focus on when preparing for the Paris Marathon?
Spring marathon build, pacing discipline, long steady runs, fueling practice
What is a good race-week tip for the Paris Marathon?
Do not start too fast on the wide early roads; save effort for the second half
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