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Marathons in France

95 upcoming 42 km marathons in France for 2026 — curated on Run Atlas.

Planning a marathon in France for 2026? Run Atlas lists 95 upcoming 42 km races — from big city events to scenic regional courses.

Whether you are chasing a personal best or your first finish line, comparing dates early helps you secure a start slot and build your training block around the right peak.

Use the calendar below to browse marathons month by month. September 2026 is a busy month in our listings when several races cluster on weekends.

Rain or shine — plan your race day

Calendar of marathons in France

All upcoming 42 km marathons in France, grouped by month.

September 2026

October 2026

November 2026

Many runners look for a flagship race in the capital. Paris often hosts the most iconic marathon in France, but smaller towns offer quieter starts and fast, flat profiles.

Check registration windows as soon as you pick a date — popular spring and autumn weekends fill up months ahead.

Marathons in Paris
Les Voies Royales de Saint-Denis
Sun, Oct 25, 26
🇫🇷 FR Saint-Denis
42.2k, 10k, 5k16,000
Semi-Marathon de Boulogne-Billancourt
Sun, Nov 15, 26
🇫🇷 FR Boulogne-Billancourt
42.2k, 21.1k≤12,000
QBRC
Sun, Aug 30, 26
🇫🇷 FR Viroflay
42.2k≤500
Pi Marathon
Sun, Mar 14, 27
🇫🇷 FR Paris
42.2k
La Course Royale
Sun, Nov 8, 26
🇫🇷 FR Versailles
42.2k, 21.1k, 10k
Green Runners Challenge
Wed, Nov 4, 26
🇫🇷 FR Paris
42.2k

World Marathon Majors in France are highlighted separately — bookmark your favourites on Run Atlas and set a RaceAlert when registration opens.

World Marathon Majors
TCS New York City Marathon
Sun, Nov 1, 26
🇺🇸 US New York
—59,226
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sun, Aug 30, 26
🇦🇺 AU Sydney
42.2k, 21.1k, 10k, 5k283m32,963–50,000
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sun, Oct 11, 26
🇺🇸 US Chicago
42.2k50,000
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
Sun, Sep 27, 26
🇩🇪 DE Berlin
42.2k, 5k30m35,000
Tokyo Marathon
Sun, Mar 7, 27
🇯🇵 JP Tokyo
42.2k, 21.1k160m
BMW Berlin Marathon
Sun, Sep 21, 25
🇩🇪 DE Berlin
42.2k, 5k30m50,000