Paris Texas Marathon

Prepare for a distinctly Texan challenge at the Paris Texas Marathon on September 19, 2026, held in the charming city of Paris, TX. This event, formerly known as the Paris Pair, offers an array of distances to suit every runner, including a 100K, 50K, full marathon (26.2M), half marathon (13.1M), 10K, and 5K. What truly sets this race apart is the "Paris Pair Challenge," inviting ambitious runners to complete both morning and evening races on the same day, adding an extra layer of accomplishment to your running resume.

The course itself unfolds along the NETT Trail, a unique rails-to-trails conversion route that promises a flat and fast experience with a distinctive "road race with a trail vibe". Runners will traverse a varied terrain featuring a mix of asphalt, soft ground, gravel trails, and several bridge crossings, making for an engaging journey through the Northeast Texas landscape. All races begin and conclude at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas, located at the Love Civic Center, offering a memorable start and finish line backdrop. Typical race day conditions in September see highs around 88F and lows around 66F, with an 11% chance of precipitation, so runners should prepare for potentially warm weather.

Aid stations, crucial for the longer distances, are volunteer-supported and well-stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, oranges, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, Oreos, fig cookies, soda, and Salt Stick. Runners in the Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and 100K distances will pass aid stations twice or at turnaround points. While the course is generally described as flat, some past runner experiences mention sections with cracked asphalt and river rock, advising attention to footing. Embrace the unique blend of trail running and road race speed at this inviting Texas event.