Paris Marathon 2025: how to follow the runners on the metro?

Published by My de Sortiraparis, Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on March 19, 2025 at 10:32 a.m.
On Sunday April 13, 2025, the Paris Marathon will bring together thousands of participants to run the 42.195 km course through the capital. To enable supporters to follow and encourage the marathoners along the route, RATP is setting up a fictitious metro line, the 42km line, grouping together stations located close to the route.

If you're not one of the many Paris Marathon runners, but would like to experience the race yourself, here's a short itinerary to accompany the day's brave athletes! Do you have a loved one who's registered? The organizers have set up an application that lets you follow the race in real time and the runners of your choice, thanks to live tracking!

It's possible to follow up to 10 people at the same time, with their location on the map and their ranking at the finish line, simply by entering the connected bib number. To support the runners along the route, you have several options: follow them by bike or by public transport. Although some areas will be closed to car parking and traffic during the race, by bike you'll be able to get close to the runners' route.

If you're not really into sport, but still want to cheer on your loved ones or the professional athletes for a few kilometers, the metro option is the most practical! Numerous stations line the Paris Marathon route, giving you quick access to the surrounding area, depending on the location of the runner you're following. The first starts are at 8 a.m. and the last ones shortly before 11 a.m., so you've got all morning to decide!

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How do I plan my route for the metro?

RATP provides a detailed map of the 42km metro line on its official website and at the Salon du Running, where you can pick up your race number. This map enables supporters to plan their route according to the stations served and nearby points of interest.

By using the 42km line, you can easily get around and cheer on the marathon runners at various points along the route, while enjoying the charms of the capital as you go.

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