Paris Texas Marathon 2026 — Paris, TX

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Paris, TX
Venue
2025 S Collegiate Dr
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$32.00 – $165.00
Events
100K, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
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 !

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Paris Texas Marathon 2026 — Paris, TX

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Race Travel Insurance

Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.

You've trained for months and booked a trip to Paris, TX. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

  • Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
  • Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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