50,000 runners through the streets of Paris. From the Champs-Élysées to Bois de Vincennes.
Paris Marathon 2026 on April 5, 2026 brings a strong field rated 90/100. Sabastian Sawe 🇰🇪 leads our projections at 10.5%, with Tamirat Tola 🇪🇹 in close pursuit at 7.7%.
Watch for the head-to-head between Sabastian Sawe and Tamirat Tola — our model has them separated by only 2.8 points. Sifan Hassan 🇳🇱 (7.1%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Cool conditions (14°C / 57°F) are favorable for fast times. Mild skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for Light impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Sabastian Sawe is our pick at 10.5%. Course record pace (2:04:21) is within reach if conditions cooperate.
Course record: 2:04:21. Paris hosts this 42.195 km event.