Where to watch Paris Marathon 2026: Channel, live stream, start time, route, past winners and more

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One of the biggest races in the world, the 2026 Paris Marathon takes over the City of Light this weekend.

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Every year, more than 50,000 participants take to the streets of the French capital for a race that unites athletes and supporters alike. The iconic course passes by many historic landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Palais Garnier and even the Eiffel Tower, making Paris a career-defining moment for many runners. 

Last year's race winners hailed from Kenya and Ethiopia — Benard Biwott crossed the finish line first on the men's side with a time of 2:05:25, while Bedatu Hirpa won the women's with 2:20:45.

Be sure to tune in for this truly special event.

Here's everything you need to know about the Paris Marathon, including TV channel and streaming options for the 2026 race.

Where to watch Paris Marathon 2026

• TV channel: N/A
• Live stream: Peacock

The 2026 Paris Marathon will not be broadcast on traditional TV in the U.S. Instead, fans can stream the action live on Peacock.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.

Paris Marathon 2026 start time

• Date: Sunday, April 12
• Time: 2 a.m. ET

The 2026 Paris Marathon will begin at 8 a.m. local time (CEST). This translates to 2 a.m. ET in North America. 

Paris Marathon course map

Runners in this year’s Paris Marathon will begin their journey on the iconic Champs-Élysées and cross the finish line on Avenue Foch.

Along the way, participants will take in some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower.

As in previous editions, the course winds through the scenic Bois de Vincennes and Bois de Boulogne. Notably, this year’s route features a few minor changes, including a new passage through Place de la Nation and a scenic loop around Lake Daumesnil.

Paris Marathon past winners

The course record for the men was set back in 2021 when Kenya's Elisa Rotich ran 2:04:21. For the women, Judith Jeptum Korir of Kenya set the record in 2022 with a time of 2:19:48.

Here are the winners from the past five women's pro marathons.

YearRunner (Country)Time2025Bedatu Hirpa (Ethiopia)2:20:452024Mestawut Fikir (Ethiopia)2:05:332023Helah Kiprop (Kenya)2:23:192022Judith Jeptum Korir (Kenya)2:19:482021Tigist Memuye, (Ethiopia)2:26:11

Here are the winners from the past five men's pro marathons.

YearRunner (Country)Time2025Benard Biwott2:05:252024Uma Mulugeta (Ethiopia)2:05:332023Abeje Ayana (Kenya)2:07:152022Deso Gelmisa (Ethiopia)2:05:072021Elisha Rotich (Kenya)2:04:21

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