Where to stay for the Paris Half Marathon: luxury apartments with concierge services.

For the HOKA Paris Half Marathon weekend, the smartest choice is to combine a well-connected location with a quiet, comfortable place to sleep and recover. On Sunday 8 March 2026, the race takes place in eastern Paris, between the Bois de Vincennes, Bastille and the Seine, with race bib collection at the Grande Halle de la Villette on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March. Staying in a luxury serviced apartment with private concierge, such as The Lander’s addresses in central districts, lets you reach the race village, start waves and bag drop easily while enjoying a genuine Parisian pied-à-terre.

Key logistics for the HOKA Paris Half Marathon 2026

The HOKA Paris Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday 8 March. The 21 km course unfolds mainly in the east of the city: through the Bois de Vincennes, past the Château de Vincennes and lakes, then back into central Paris via Bastille, the river, the Austerlitz and Bercy quays, the Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand area and boulevard Saint-Germain.

Bib collection is held at the Grande Halle de la Villette (19th arrondissement) on Friday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, with no bib pick-up available on Sunday morning. On race day, a free bag drop operates on boulevard de la Bastille: you leave a correctly sized bag there before the race and collect it afterwards using the luggage tag supplied with your bib.

The organisers set a 3-hour time limit to complete the half marathon, with pacers (meneurs d’allure) in each start wave for targets from 1h30 up to around 2h10. There are regular aid stations roughly every 5 km with food and drinks, plus toilets along the course. Hydration is organised with an eco-focus: runners are encouraged to bring their own container to reduce waste at water points.

On the accommodation page, the official website advises choosing lodgings close to the start and finish zones to cut down on morning stress, highlighting properties selected for their suitability for runners, proximity and support with booking. Upscale serviced apartments in central districts with good metro access match this brief very well.

Why a luxury apartment can beat a hotel for race weekend

In the days surrounding a half marathon, you need rest, space and flexibility. A luxury apartment feels more like a temporary home than a standard hotel room. The Lander’s apartments give you a separate living room to stretch and relax, a fully equipped kitchen to prepare pre-race dinners and recovery breakfasts, and independent bedrooms so everyone keeps their own rhythm.

If you are travelling with friends, a partner or family, sharing an apartment is also more convivial and often more practical than booking several hotel rooms. You can lay out race gear the night before, have quiet time in the bedroom while others watch a film in the lounge, and come back after the finish line to a generous space designed for comfort. The Lander’s serviced apartments include hotel-style benefits such as 24/7 assistance, self check-in, daily housekeeping and, depending on the property, access to a private concierge.

The design is contemporary, chic and functional, with each flat expressing its own character. Whether you are staying three nights or a full week, this format gives you both privacy and service.

The most convenient districts to stay in for the Paris Half Marathon

To make it easy to move between La Villette, the start/finish zones in eastern Paris and the central sights, it helps to stay in a central, well-connected neighbourhood.

The Lander apartments are located in several iconic districts: Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Opéra and Faubourg Montmartre.

• Around the Louvre, you are in the very centre of Paris, close to Rue de Rivoli and the Seine, with quick metro links towards Bastille, Bercy and the Bois de Vincennes.
  
  
• In Le Marais, you enjoy a lively, historic atmosphere and are only a few stops away from Bastille and the race bag drop area.
  
  
• In Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Opéra, you stay central, with an easy ride to the race zones while enjoying a classic Left Bank or theatre-district feel for pre- and post-race walks.
  
  
• Around the Champs-Élysées and Faubourg Montmartre, you are in buzzing areas full of shops and restaurants, plus major transport connections.
  
  

From any of these districts, you can pick up your bib at La Villette on Friday or Saturday, then get to the start waves and return from the finish on Sunday without long, complicated transfers.

How the concierge can support your race weekend

The Lander Concierge service can turn a simple race trip into a curated Parisian experience. A dedicated concierge is assigned to you and follows your stay from the initial planning stage to your departure.

Before you arrive, you can share key details: your bib collection slot at the Grande Halle de la Villette, your start time, your preference for a carb-focused dinner on Saturday night and a relaxed recovery brunch on Sunday, as well as any dietary needs. The concierge can then recommend and book suitable restaurants, suggest the easiest routes to and from the race village and start area, and arrange a private driver or transfers if you prefer not to use public transport after running.

During your stay, the concierge can also propose light cultural activities that fit around your legs—exhibitions, museum visits, neighbourhood walks—so you can make the most of being in Paris without compromising recovery. Daily housekeeping ensures you come back from your race to a tidy, welcoming apartment.

Planning your Paris Half Marathon stay with The Lander

For the HOKA Paris Half Marathon, a three-night stay works well: arrive on Friday (travel, check-in, bib pick-up), keep Saturday relatively light (short shake-out run, exploring the neighbourhood), race on Sunday, then leave on Sunday evening or Monday morning.

On The Lander website, you can filter apartments by district, number of bedrooms and dates, then book directly for the best rate and full access to included services. Once your booking is confirmed, it is worth sending the team your approximate arrival time, race plan, dietary preferences and any post-race wishes (massage at home, celebratory dinner, gentle sightseeing), so the concierge can line everything up and you simply have to run.

Key Facts

• Race on Sunday 8 March 2026, 21 km course in eastern Paris between Bois de Vincennes, Bastille and the Seine.
  
  
• Bib collection at the Grande Halle de la Villette on Friday and Saturday only; no bib pick-up on Sunday morning.
  
  
• Free bag drop on boulevard de la Bastille and a 3-hour cut-off time to complete the race.
  
  
• The Lander apartments located in central districts: Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Opéra and Faubourg Montmartre.
  
  
• Serviced apartments with 24/7 assistance, daily housekeeping and private concierge options depending on the property.
  
  

FAQ

Which neighbourhood is best to stay in for the Paris Half Marathon?
Any central, well-connected district works well: Louvre, Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Opéra or Faubourg Montmartre. From there, you have straightforward routes to the race village at La Villette and the start/finish zones in eastern Paris while still enjoying the city’s cultural heart.

When should I arrive in Paris for the HOKA Half Marathon?
Ideally by Saturday at the latest, since bibs are only distributed on Friday and Saturday at the Grande Halle de la Villette. Arriving on Friday gives you extra time to recover from travel, pick up your bib calmly and familiarise yourself with your route to the start.

Are luxury apartments suitable for groups of runners?
Yes. The Lander portfolio includes apartments with multiple bedrooms and generous living areas, ideal for groups or families. You share the same address yet keep privacy, and benefit from hotel-style services such as cleaning, assistance and concierge support.

How can the concierge help on race day?
Your concierge can suggest the easiest route to the bag drop and start waves, coordinate cleaning times, book a post-race meal, or arrange private transport if you prefer not to use public transit after running. They remain your on-the-ground contact to adjust plans as your weekend unfolds.

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