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How to get into the Paris Marathon 2027

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5 official routes into the Paris Marathon 2027; 1 open now.

From its 2027 edition Paris is organised by Cadence Running United as the ASICS Marathon de Paris, and general entry switched to a free lottery for the right to buy one of at least 35,000 general public bibs. You can enter alone or as a team of two to six, and if one team member is drawn the whole team gets the right to register, though teammates run at their own pace on the day. Selected runners have 72 hours to register and pay EUR 169, unused rights feed supplementary draws and then a randomly ordered waiting list, and 1,000 Gateway bibs at EUR 50 are drawn first for runners meeting French social criteria. Paris is not one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Paris's city marathon, run as the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris until 2026. From its 50th edition on 4 April 2027 it is organised by Cadence Running United, and general entry is by lottery rather than first-come, first-served.

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Paris Marathon 2027 lottery

Who can apply
Born on or before 31 December 2007; one entry per person.
Entry fee
€169.00
Opened
Closed
Best for
Anyone born by the end of 2007 who wants a Paris bib at the general public price, solo or with up to five friends.
How competitive
At least 35,000 general public bibs are planned for the lottery
Tips
Entering a team of two to six links your fates: one drawn member means everyone on the team may register, which helps groups travelling together. Registration date has no effect on your odds and duplicate entries are banned. Watch your inbox, as no results list is published and the 72-hour window to pay starts with the selection email.
Who can apply
Born on or before 31 December 2007 and one of: RSA recipient, AAH recipient, CROUS need-based scholarship student (2026/2027), or jobseeker registered with France Travail, with a supporting document.
Entry fee
€50.00
Opened
Closed
Best for
Runners in France receiving RSA or AAH, holding a CROUS need-based grant, or registered with France Travail.
How competitive
1,000 Gateway bibs at EUR 50
Tips
Tick the Dossard Passerelle option inside the general Paris lottery entry and upload a supporting document dated within three months of registering. The Gateway pool is drawn first, and any Passerelle entry that misses out moves automatically into the general public pool, so it costs nothing in chances.

Paris Marathon charity places

Who can apply
Accepted by a beneficiary charity; commit to raising at least EUR 420.
Entry fee
€85.00
Fundraising minimum
€420.00
Opens
Not yet published by the organiser
Closes
Not yet published by the organiser
Best for
Runners who missed the Paris lottery and will raise at least EUR 420 for one of around 60 beneficiary associations.
How competitive
Not published by the organiser
Tips
Choose an association on the Dossards engages site and send a short motivation form. Only if accepted do you pay the EUR 85 participation fee, which is non-refundable, not tax-deductible and does not count toward the EUR 420 minimum you then collect on your Alvarum fundraising page.

Paris Marathon tour operators

Who can apply
Not yet published by the organiser
Residency
Aimed at runners coming from abroad.
Package price
Not yet published by the organiser
Opens
Not yet published by the organiser
Closes
Not yet published by the organiser
Best for
Runners travelling to Paris from abroad who prefer an entry bundled with help planning their stay.
How competitive
Not published by the organiser
Tips
Cadence Running United has only announced that partner tour operators will offer Paris packages combining an entry with stay-planning services; no operator names or prices are on the official site yet, so check the home page for the partner list before booking.

Paris Marathon official resale platform

Who can apply
Not yet published by the organiser
Entry fee
Not yet published by the organiser
Opens
Closes
Not yet published by the organiser
Best for
Runners without a Paris bib who would buy one released by another participant through the organiser.
How competitive
Not published by the organiser
Tips
Paris lottery access rights are strictly personal and non-transferable, so the organiser's resale platform, opening on 1 December 2026, is its announced route for safely buying an entry from another participant. Price, closing date and conditions are not yet published.

Which Paris Marathon route suits you?

Anyone can apply
  • 2027 general entry lotteryAnyone born by the end of 2007 who wants a Paris bib at the general public price, solo or with up to five friends.
  • Official resale platformRunners without a Paris bib who would buy one released by another participant through the organiser.
Runners from overseas
Local residents and members
Runners happy to fundraise
Runners who want a guaranteed place

Entering the Paris Marathon from overseas

The Paris lottery rules ask for a birth date on or before 31 December 2007, a regularly checked email address and one entry per person, and set no residency condition on the general public pool. The Gateway bib is different: every qualifying document is issued by a French body, such as CAF, MSA, CROUS or France Travail. For a place without the draw, the home page says partner tour operators will soon offer packages with an entry for runners coming from abroad, and charity bibs go through Alvarum.

Paris Marathon 2028 lottery: dates coming soon

The organiser has not announced the Paris Marathon 2028 entry dates yet. We don't guess them: here is what is known so far.

  • The 2027 2027 general entry lottery ran 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 UTC – 30 Sept 2026, 21:59 UTC.
  • The 2027 Gateway bibs (Dossards Passerelle) at EUR 50 ran 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 UTC – 30 Sept 2026, 21:59 UTC.
  • The 2027 Official resale platform opens 1 Dec 2026.

Paris Marathon FAQ

How do I get into the Paris Marathon 2027?

There are 5 official routes into the Paris Marathon 2027: lottery, charity places, tour operators and official resale platform. Open now: Official charity places (Dossards engagés).

When does the Paris Marathon 2027 lottery open and close?

The 2027 2027 general entry lottery ran 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 UTC – 30 Sept 2026, 21:59 UTC. The 2027 Gateway bibs (Dossards Passerelle) at EUR 50 ran 8 Sept 2026, 12:00 UTC – 30 Sept 2026, 21:59 UTC.

How much does a Paris Marathon charity place cost?

Official charity places (Dossards engagés): a fundraising minimum of €420.00.

Can overseas runners enter the Paris Marathon?

Partner tour operator packages: Aimed at runners coming from abroad. Official tour operators sell travel packages that include an entry (Partner tour operator packages).

Can I transfer my Paris Marathon place?

Only through the organiser's official scheme. Official resale platform: the deadline is not yet published by the organiser.

Can I enter the Paris Marathon lottery as a team?

Yes, as a team of 2 to 6 people. The same result applies to everyone: if one member is selected, all members are. You do not have to run together on race day.

Does registering several times improve my Paris lottery chances?

No. Only one registration per person is allowed, and multiple registrations will not increase your chances of being selected.

What is the minimum age for the 2027 Paris Marathon?

Your date of birth must be 31 December 2007 at the latest to take part.

Other editions

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