Albert Moché (born 1884, date of death unknown) was a French long-distance runner.

Baala is considered to be the best French middle-distance runner of all time.

Georges Verger (born 1896, date of death unknown) was a French long-distance runner.

Abraham Kiprotich (born 17 August 1985) is a French long-distance runner.

French runners represent a remarkable 7.7 percent of the field of 25,945 participants registered for the 26.2-mile race.

André Castanet was an early twentieth century French middle-distance runner.

A French runner died during the 1983 race.

Annette Sergent (born 17 November 1962) is a French former long-distance runner.

Louis Ichard (2 January 1901 - 1986) was a French long-distance runner.

Christine Bardelle (born August 16, 1974) is a French long-distance runner.