Paris Texas Marathon

Race Overview

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!"

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-19
• Location: 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
• Start/Finish: All distances start and end at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas.
• Access: 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.

Race Opportunities

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!

Learn More

For more information on the event, please visit the race website.