The Paris marathon is regarded as one of the top 5 races in the world ranking alongside Berlin, London, New York and Chicago. Over 100 nations are represented as 40,000 plus runners pound the streets of the French capital.
The race starts at the Arc de Triomphe and heads down the famous Champs-Elysees. There are many sights on the way including the Bastille, Notre-Dame Cathedral and of course the Eiffel Tower.