Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris
Paris, France · Saturday 16 May 2026
This race works best for runners who want a Paris experience without the punishment of a hilly course. The flat to gently rolling terrain and modest elevation gain make it accessible to those chasing a fast time or running their first marathon. Trail runners will appreciate the surface underfoot, though the lack of significant climbing means this isn't designed to test mountain fitness. It's an event that rewards steady effort and consistent pacing rather than tactical climbing or descending skills. The race also positions itself around sustainability and social causes, so it appeals to runners who want their marathon entry fee to mean something beyond just getting a medal. The course won't deliver dramatic scenery or technical challenges. You'll be grinding through 42 kilometres on trail that's mostly gentle, which means the mental game becomes important when the kilometres stack up in the middle miles. The elevation profile is genuinely flat, staying between 30 and 67 metres above sea level, so there's no dramatic downhill to recover on and no summit moment to break up the monotony. Paris in May should be pleasant weather-wise, but that also means you won't have natural cooling on a long effort. Pacing discipline matters here, as the course design offers little excuse for slowing down. The real challenge is maintaining concentration and intensity on terrain that looks deceptively simple.
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Adjusted Time
4:33:41
Time difference: +33.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain97m
Elevation High67m
Elevation Low30m
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris 2026 Course Analysis
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is a full marathon held in Paris, France, scheduled for Saturday 16 May 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 97m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 67m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 97m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 30m to 67m above sea level — a 37m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Trail
Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris?
Our difficulty rating for Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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