Paris Marathon 2027: registration, lottery, price and new route
The Paris Marathon is changing significantly in 2027, with a new sponsor, a lottery, a €169 entry fee, a paid finisher shirt and a redesigned route for its 50th edition.
The Paris Marathon is set to change significantly in 2027, from its title sponsor and registration system to its price and route. The 50th edition, taking place on Sunday, 4 April 2027, will also mark a change of organiser: the Cadence group is taking over and reshaping a large part of the event.
The first visible change is the name: it will now be the ASICS Marathon de Paris. The long-running partnership with Schneider Electric is coming to an end, opening a new chapter for the race. But the new name is almost secondary compared with what actually awaits runners.
A lottery, a single €169 entry fee, a paid finisher shirt, a new route and revised aid stations: here is everything you need to know before trying to secure a bib.
Key Information
| 2027 name | ASICS Marathon de Paris |
| Date | Sunday, 4 April 2027 |
| Edition | 50th edition |
| Distance | 42.195 km |
| Registration | Lottery |
| Public entry fee | €169 |
| FFA discount | 5% for eligible licence holders |
| Registration link | Official platform |
A New Registration System: the Lottery
The biggest change is the end of the first-come, first-served system. Until now, runners had to act quickly when registration opened, both to secure a bib and to benefit from the lowest pricing tier. The ASICS Marathon de Paris will now use a lottery, as will the HOKA Paris Half Marathon.
The idea may be to move closer to the system used by major international races such as London, Berlin and New York. At least there is no longer any need to log in the second registration opens: when you apply during the registration window has no impact on your chances.
For the 2027 edition, applications are open from 8 September until 23:59 on 30 September 2026. Entering the lottery is free. You provide your details and only pay for the bib if you are selected and decide to confirm your place.
Dates to Remember
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| 8 September 2026 | Lottery opens |
| 30 September 2026 at 23:59 | Application window closes |
| From 1 October 2026 | Lottery results begin |
| 72 hours after selection | Deadline to confirm and pay |
| 4 April 2027 | Race day |
Results will begin to be sent from 1 October 2026. If you are selected, you have 72 hours to confirm your registration and pay for the bib. After that deadline, the place may be offered to another runner.
An official resale platform has also been announced. At the time of writing, however, we do not yet know exactly when it will launch or how it will work.
The Paris Marathon 2027 Price
The announced public entry fee for the 2027 Paris Marathon is €169. Yes, you read that correctly: if you are lucky enough to be selected, that is what you will have to pay to reach the start line.
There are no longer any progressive pricing tiers based on registration date. The fee is now the same whether you enter the lottery on the first or final day. It is easier to understand, but it also removes the cheaper places previously available to runners who planned early.
Eligible FFA licence holders receive a 5% discount.
The official website also mentions Dossards Passerelle, which give eligible runners access to the marathon for €50. The request must be made when entering the lottery and requires supporting documentation.
Another option is the Dossards Engagés scheme. It allows runners to support a partner charity, launch a fundraising campaign and receive a bib once the fundraising target has been reached.
An Optional Medal and a Paid Finisher Shirt
There is another change likely to get people talking. The medal becomes an option to select during registration. It remains available at no extra cost, but runners can choose not to receive one.
The finisher shirt will no longer be included in the entry fee. It must be ordered and paid for separately.
Personally, I struggle to understand that decision. With a €169 entry fee, having to pay even more to leave with the shirt from this anniversary edition feels excessive. You can compare the price with other major international marathons, but it is still a substantial increase.
I ran the Paris Marathon in 2022. It was my first marathon and I paid around €100. Moving to €169, with the medal to be selected and no shirt included, is a real difference. I know an event of this scale is also a business, but I completely understand why the price could put some runners off.
Can You Register as a Team?
Yes. The organisers offer team registration for groups of 2 to 6 people.
The system is straightforward: every member of the team shares the same lottery result. If one member is selected, the entire team is selected. You are not required to run together on race day.
It is a useful option if you are preparing for the marathon with friends and want to avoid having only one person in the group receive a bib while everyone else misses out.
The 2027 Route
The route is the other major talking point for this anniversary edition. It is expected to make greater use of both banks of the Seine and focus more closely on central Paris and the Eiffel Tower. The final course will only be revealed in early 2027, so we still have to wait before knowing the exact start, finish and key difficulties.
What is certain is that the historic route will change. That is probably good news for runners who wanted something different. This new foundation is expected to remain in place until 2030, with only minor adjustments from one edition to the next.
The HOKA Paris Half Marathon is changing too. Its route should evolve more regularly to cover different parts of the city. I think that is a good idea: in recent years, the half marathon relied heavily on Vincennes and the riverbanks, with relatively little time spent in the heart of Paris.
Aid Stations Without Bottles or Cups
In 2027, the Paris Marathon will retain its system of aid stations without disposable cups or plastic bottles for the general field. Every runner will therefore need to bring their own container, such as a soft flask, bottle or reusable cup.
The organisers have nevertheless announced that the number of water points will be doubled, with roughly one station every 2.5 km. On paper, that is an important improvement, provided refilling remains smooth when several thousand runners arrive at the same time.
What I Think About These Changes
To be honest, I am not especially keen on the overall package.
The lottery removes the stress of registration day, which is true. But Paris was not a race where every bib systematically disappeared within minutes. I therefore struggle to see the benefit of creating scarcity and adding an element of chance when demand did not necessarily seem to justify it.
The price and paid finisher shirt bother me the most. I am more curious about the new route: for a 50th edition, there is a real opportunity to create something memorable and showcase more of Paris.
That is a lot of change at once. We will have to see whether runners embrace it and whether these decisions remain in place over time. Above all, I hope the new organisation, led by the Cadence group, can turn the 50th edition into a great race.
What do you think about the new Paris Marathon? Do the lottery, the €169 entry fee, the paid shirt and the future route still make you want to take part?
Illustrative photo: Paris Marathon 2010 — Henrik Dalgaard, CC BY-SA 3.0. Converted to WebP and cropped for display.
