Paris Texas Marathon
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
- Distance
- 100K · 50K · Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Run Paris, Y'all! This race is held on the NETT Trail, a rails-to-trails conversion route. The trail is a mix of asphalt, soft ground, gravel trails and some bridge crossings. This is a flat and fast course. It’s "a road race with a trail vibe!"
All distances start and end at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas. If you haven't been, Paris, Texas is approximately 90 minutes northeast of Dallas, TX, 90 minutes west of Texarkana, less than 20 minutes south of the Oklahoma/Texas border and three hours south of Tulsa, OK.
Run a race in the morning, at night, or both! This race was previously called "Paris Pair." Now, when you run a distance in the morning and the evening, you are doing the Paris Pair Challenge!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paris, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paris, TX
Population
24,678
as of 2023
Elevation
585 ft
Nearest Airport
TXK
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) · 90 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paris Texas Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- Paris Texas Marathon
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Location
- 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
Coming Up
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5K
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Paris Texas Marathon?
- Paris Texas Marathon is a running race held in Paris, Texas on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Paris Texas Marathon?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Paris, Texas at 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paris Texas Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Paris Texas Marathon
Sep 19, 2026