Running in Barcelona, Spain

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Running Races in Barcelona: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar

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4 established annual road races in Barcelona. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.

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Annual races in Barcelona

RaceDistancesUsual monthCourse
Zurich Marató BarcelonaMarathonMarchStarts at Plaça d'Espanya and takes in Sagrada Família and the waterfront; largely flat.
eDreams Mitja Marató de BarcelonaHalf marathonFebruaryFast seafront and Diagonal half in cool late-winter conditions.
Cursa El Corte Inglés10KMayMass-participation 10K, one of the largest fields in Spain.
Cursa dels Bombers10KAprilFirefighters' 10K through the Eixample; relaxed, very local atmosphere.

Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Barcelona use the same roads several of these courses do.

Frequently asked

What is the biggest running race in Barcelona?
Zurich Marató Barcelona (Marathon), normally held in March. Starts at Plaça d'Espanya and takes in Sagrada Família and the waterfront; largely flat.
Are there 10K races in Barcelona?
Yes. Cursa El Corte Inglés (May), Cursa dels Bombers (April).
Why are exact race dates not shown?
Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.

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