Paris Texas Marathon

Name: Paris Texas Marathon
Start: 2026-09-19
Location: Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas's NETT Trail offers a unique road race with a trail vibe on a flat, fast course.

Race Date

Sep 19, 2026

Location

Paris, TX

Quick facts

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Paris, Texas
Distance: Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 100K, 50K, 26.2 Miles, 10K, 13.1 Miles, 5K
Course: Loop Course
Terrain: Mixed
USATF certified: Yes

Highlights

Good For

PR Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell Organized

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Paris Texas Marathon's half-marathon unfolds on the NETT Trail, a former railway line transformed into a scenic path. This unique course offers a "road race with a trail vibe," blending asphalt, soft ground, and gravel sections for a dynamic running experience. Runners will find the course consistently flat and fast, making it an ideal setting for achieving personal bests.

Starting and finishing at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, Texas, the event provides a distinctive local flavor. While specific historical data like founding year or participant numbers from all states are not detailed, the race is noted for its steady field trend and a repeat-runner rate that speaks to its enduring appeal. The typical race-day weather hovers in the warm 70-89°F range, so be prepared for a warm morning run.

Race-provided description

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 limited road 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!