In short
The HOKA Semi de Paris 2027 is on Sunday 7 March 2027. The 2027 course is not published yet and the route changes every year; in 2026 it started on Boulevard Saint-Germain in the Latin Quarter and finished at Place de la Bastille. Runners should stay in the Latin Quarter, the Marais around Saint-Paul or by Bastille, all close to Métro line 1 or 10. Supporters do well on Métro line 1, which ran from the 2026 start area out to the Château de Vincennes at km 12 and back to the finish. Lottery results went out from 1 October 2026, so book a room you can cancel now.
Course sheet
In race order, not to scale
- Boulevard Saint-GermainStart by the Institut du Monde Arabe, on the 2026 course
- Quai d'Austerlitzkm 1 (mile 1)Along the Seine past the Jardin des Plantes and Gare d'Austerlitz
- Pont de Tolbiackm 3 (mile 2)Across the Seine from the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand to Bercy
- Bois de Vincenneskm 5 (mile 3)Into the big park in the east, on Avenue de Gravelle
- Château de Vincenneskm 12 (mile 8) · cheer spotPast the castle, by Métro line 1
- Porte Doréekm 14 (mile 9)Back into Paris along Avenue Daumesnil
- Quai de la Rapéekm 18 (mile 11)Back along the Seine towards the centre
- Rue de Rivoli, Hôtel de Villekm 20 (mile 12) · cheer spotA short loop by the city hall before the last kilometre
- Place de la BastilleFinish on Rue de Lyon, by the Opéra Bastille, on the 2026 course
Paris Half Marathon race morning
The 2027 start area, wave times and access plan are not published yet. In 2026 runners started on Boulevard Saint-Germain by the Institut du Monde Arabe, in waves from 08:00 to 11:24, and entered their start zone from side streets such as Rue du Cardinal Lemoine. The nearest stations were Cardinal Lemoine and Maubert-Mutualité (line 10), Jussieu (lines 7 and 10) and Saint-Paul (line 1). The free bag drop was on Boulevard de la Bastille, by the finish, so leave time to drop your bag and walk over the Pont de Sully to the start.
Paris Half Marathon course map
Download the course (GPX) Traced by marathonbeds from the latest published course, not the official file. Check the official map before race day.
Where to stay for the Paris Half Marathon
Pick an area to see hotels and rentals there at live prices.
Start Finish Acheer spot Course
Live map · Latin Quarter (5th)Hotels and rentals at live prices, Fri 5 Mar to Mon 8 Mar
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Prices and availability come from booking sites through Stay22. Change the dates on the map if you are staying longer.
Compare the areas
Walking times along the streets from the centre of each area. On race morning, allow extra time for crowds and closed roads.
| Area | Good for | Walk to the start | Walk to the finish | Getting to the start |
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| Latin Quarter (5th) | Near the start | 8 min | 23 min | Walk to the 2026 start on Boulevard Saint-Germain by the Institut du Monde Arabe. The 2027 start area is not published yet. |
| Le Marais and Saint-Paul (4th) | Start and finish | 12 min | 11 min | Walk south over the Pont de Sully to the 2026 start on Boulevard Saint-Germain. The 2027 start area is not published yet. |
| Bastille (4th, 11th, 12th) | Near the finish | 15 min | 2 min | Leave your bag at the 2026 bag drop on Boulevard de la Bastille, then walk over the Pont de Sully to the start. The 2027 start and bag drop are not published yet. |
| Gare de Lyon (12th) | Near the finish | 24 min | 14 min | Take Métro line 1 two stops to Saint-Paul, then walk over the Pont de Sully to the 2026 start. |
| Vincennes | On course | Train or bus | Train or bus | Take Métro line 1 from Château de Vincennes eight stops to Saint-Paul, then walk over the Pont de Sully to the 2026 start. |
| Nation (11th, 12th) | Value base | 43 min | 29 min | Take Métro line 1 from Nation four stops to Saint-Paul, then walk over the Pont de Sully to the 2026 start. |
Where to watch the Paris Half Marathon
In 2026 the organisers' own supporter plan was: see the start, take Métro line 1 out to the Château de Vincennes at km 12, then ride line 1 back to Bastille for the finish. The 2027 route is new, so check it when it is published.
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km 12 (mile 8)
Château de Vincennes
From the start, walk to Saint-Paul and take Métro line 1 to Château de Vincennes; the organisers allowed about 40 minutes for this in 2026. Runners pass the castle and turn back towards Paris along Avenue Daumesnil.
Stays near Château de Vincennes ↗ -
km 20 (mile 12)
Rue de Rivoli, Hôtel de Ville
Take Métro line 1 back from Château de Vincennes to Hôtel de Ville, two stops before Bastille on the same line. The 2026 plan allowed about 30 minutes for the ride to Bastille, so this is tight for fast runners. From here it is a short walk along Rue Saint-Antoine to the finish.
Stays near Rue de Rivoli, Hôtel de Ville ↗ -
Meet your runner
In 2026 the finish line was on Rue de Lyon by the Opéra Bastille. Supporters are not allowed past the line; runners collect their medal and bag and leave by Rue de Lyon or Rue Lacuée. The organisers advise agreeing a clear meeting point away from the exits, as phones may not work in the crowd.
The official hotels, explained
No official hotel option is published for 2027 yet. In 2026 the race site linked to a booking service run by Revolugo.
| Official hotel offer | Our maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | Not published. Ask before you pay. | Every hotel and rental near each area |
| Prices | Listed on the official site | Live prices from several booking sites |
| Minimum stay and cancellation | Not published. Ask before you pay. | Filter for free cancellation |
| Need to buy a package? | Not published. Ask before you pay. | No |
See the official hotel offer ↗ · We link to the official option and explain its terms, so you can compare before you book.
When to book
We suggest 3 nights, Fri 5 Mar to Mon 8 Mar: time to settle in before the race and a night of rest after it.
- NowBook a room with free cancellation near the start.
- Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
- Sun, 7 Mar 2027Race day.
Free guide
The Unofficial 2027 Paris Half Marathon Where to Stay Guide
Every area, the race morning plan and the booking dates in one place, updated every year.
Paris Half Marathon questions
Where should I stay for the Paris Half Marathon?
In 2026 the race started on Boulevard Saint-Germain and finished at Bastille, so the Latin Quarter, the Marais around Saint-Paul and Bastille were the easiest bases. The 2027 course is not out yet, so pick a room near Métro line 1 that you can cancel.
Where does the Paris Half Marathon 2027 start and finish?
Not published yet. The organisers draw a new route each year, planning to pass through every part of Paris over four years. In 2026 the start was on Boulevard Saint-Germain and the finish at Place de la Bastille.
When is the Paris Half Marathon 2027?
Sunday 7 March 2027. The time limit is 3 hours. Wave times for 2027 are not published; in 2026 the first runners started at 08:00.
How do I get a place in the 2027 Paris Half Marathon?
Entry was by lottery from 8 to 30 September 2026, with results by email from 1 October. Places are personal and cannot be passed on outside an official resale platform. The race site also links to charity entries.
Where can supporters watch the Paris Half Marathon?
In 2026 the organisers suggested the start, the Château de Vincennes at km 12 and the finish at Bastille, all linked by Métro line 1.
When should I book?
Now, with free cancellation. Lottery results went out from 1 October 2026, so runners are already booking, and a room you can cancel lets you move once the 2027 course is published.
How many nights should I book for the Paris Half Marathon?
We suggest 3 nights, Fri 5 Mar to Mon 8 Mar: time to settle in before the race and a night of rest after it. Book with free cancellation so you can change your plans.
Where do I pick up my bib for the Paris Half Marathon?
In 2026, bibs were picked up at Grande Halle de La Villette, Parc de la Villette, 19th.
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