Paris Marathon 2027: registration, lottery, price and new route
The Paris Marathon changes in 2027: new ASICS identity, lottery registration, single price, social-access bibs and a route still to be revealed.
The Paris Marathon is changing in 2027. For its 50th edition, scheduled for Sunday 4 April 2027, the race becomes the ASICS Marathon de Paris and introduces a new registration system. The old race to click first is gone: public bibs now go through a lottery.
Here is what runners need to know if they want to try for 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 bib price | €169 |
| FFA discount | 5% for eligible licence holders |
| Registration link | Official platform |
A New System: the Lottery
The biggest change is the move to a lottery. Until now, the Paris Marathon mostly relied on a first-come, first-served model, with pricing waves and plenty of stress when entries opened.
For 2027, lottery registration opened on 8 September 2026. The official website says that the day or time of entry during the registration window has no impact on your chances of getting a bib. In other words: there is no need to be online at the exact second entries open.
Entering the lottery is free. Payment is only required if you are selected and confirm your bib.
Dates to Remember
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| 8 September 2026 | Lottery opens |
| 30 September 2026 at 23:59 | Announced end of the application window |
| From 1 October 2026 | Lottery results |
| 72 hours after selection | Deadline to confirm and pay |
| 4 April 2027 | Race day |
If you are selected, you have 72 hours to confirm your registration and pay for your bib. If you miss that window, the bib can be offered to another runner.
Paris Marathon 2027 Price
The announced public price for the 2027 Paris Marathon is €169. This is a single price: it does not depend on when you enter the lottery or how early you apply.
Eligible FFA licence holders receive a 5% discount.
The official FAQ also mentions Dossards Passerelle, allowing eligible runners to access the marathon for €50. The request is made during lottery registration and requires supporting documentation.
Another option is the Dossards Engagés scheme, where runners fundraise for a partner charity and obtain a bib once the fundraising target is reached.
Can You Register as a Group?
Yes. The organiser offers team registration for groups of 2 to 6 people.
The principle is simple: the team shares the same lottery result. If one member is selected, the whole team is selected. You do not have to run together on race day.
This is a useful option if you are preparing the marathon with friends and want to avoid only one person in the group getting a bib.
The 2027 Route
The 2027 route is the other major topic. For now, the official FAQ states that it is not available yet and will be published later on the official website.
Several media reports indicate that the course should evolve for this 50th edition, with the final route expected in early 2027. Until the organiser publishes the official map, it is better not to announce a precise start, finish or route section.
What is confirmed for now: it remains a 42.195 km marathon in Paris, with detailed start, finish and access information to be communicated later.
What It Changes for Runners
The new system should be calmer than the previous entry opening. You no longer need to be in front of your computer at the exact moment registration starts. On the other hand, you have less control: motivation alone is not enough, because the lottery decides.
The single price makes things easier to understand, but it also removes the cheaper early-entry prices that existed in previous years. It is clearer, but not necessarily cheaper for everyone.
For groups, the shared lottery result is a strong improvement. For eligible runners, the Passerelle bib can also make the event more accessible.
Early Takeaway
To be honest, I am not especially convinced by these changes. The lottery may feel calmer than the old registration opening, but I struggle to see it as a clear improvement if demand is not high enough to truly justify that system. For a race like Paris, which used to remain accessible for a while in previous years, creating artificial scarcity can also add unnecessary frustration.
The single €169 price also leaves me mixed. It is easier to understand, yes, but it removes the more accessible early-entry prices for runners who planned ahead. In the end, the clearer pricing does not necessarily offset the higher perceived cost for many runners.
Another point I do not really like is the paid t-shirt option. For such an iconic race, with an already expensive bib, having to add another option to get the event t-shirt does not send the best message.
The thing I really want to see now is the route. For a 50th edition, expectations will be high, but we need the official map before judging.
For now, if you want to run Paris in 2027, the priority is simple: enter the lottery before it closes, watch your inbox from 1 October, and be ready to confirm quickly if your name comes out.
