Run the Paris Marathon, Unwind at the Molitor

With record entries of 55,000 runners, the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris covers 42.195 km (26+miles) and is considered one of the world’s most exciting, challenging, and charismatic races. Participants take in the incredible Paris landmarks as they run past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and alongside the River Seine. 

The race begins on the  Champs-Élysées, heading downhill toward Place de la Concorde. Runners pass the Louvre, L’Opéra Garnier and Place de la Bastille within the first few kilometers. Then the route takes a turn through the bucolic Bois de Vincennes to the east of Paris, returning towards the city through Place de la Nation. Then, Seine Riverside, as runners follow the waterway, passing near Notre-Dame Cathedral – with direct views of the Eiffel Tower around the 30km mark. For the final k’s the course enters the Bois de Boulogne for a challenging, green wooded stretch. The finish line on Avenue Foch is framed by the Arc de Triomphe – a beautiful backdrop.  

But where to stay? L’Hôtel Molitor located in the 16th arrondissement, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, occupies a unique position within the Paris Marathon cityscape. The course passes alongside the hotel during the pivotal 37-kilometer stretch.  

For this special occasion, the hotel has created a comprehensive “stay package” designed to optimize every step: from the night before the start to crossing the finish line. The five-star hotel has thought of everything to take care of runners and their companions/entourage. “It’s all about the art of performing with elegance,” they explain.

The night before the race, marathoners are invited to discover their rooms and relax by the two pools (interior and exterior). The following morning, a buffet breakfast awaits, fuel for both bodies and minds. On Sunday, after crossing the finish line, a generous and delicious brunch awaits to celebrate the effort, among runners or with those who cheered them on. Interesting to note that there are no plastic bottles or disposable cups to be seen at refreshment stations, requiring runners to carry their own reusable containers.

Recovery is just as important as preparation: athletes will relax with a sublime one-hour Deep Tissue massage. This is an excellent treatment for muscle tightness, heavy legs, and back tension, accumulated during the 42km run. The body releases tension, frees itself, regains its mobility. An InfraSlimX cycling session will complement this active recovery: in 30 minutes, infrared heat combined with lymphatic drainage accelerates the elimination of toxins and muscle reoxygenation, burning calories, allowing runners to start the next day without soreness. Because they’re worth it!  Well done – see you in 2027. 

“Paris Marathon” package from €1960 x two people. Available April 11th and 12th, 2026 

What’s included? 

Two nights and bountiful buffet breakfast 
Sunday brunch 
One 1-hour deep tissue massage per person 
One 30-minute InfraSlimX cycling session per person 

About the Molitor 

Launched in 1929, the Molitor is an interesting and legendary address in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, famous for its Art Deco architecture and iconic pools. Closed in 1989 then reinvented as a 5-star hotel, today Molitor is a unique n’chic living space where well-being, art, sport, and lifestyle converge.

With the two superb pools, Clarins spa, rooftop terrace with views of Paris, fitness club, art gallery, and strong cultural commitment, the Molitor embodies the bold elegance and vibrant spirit of the capital. More than a hotel: a truly Parisian experience. See you there!

DETAILS

16 avenue de la Porte Molitor, 16th 
Metro: Michel-Ange-Molitor 
Tel: +33 (0)1 56 07 08 50