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

Annual races in Barcelona

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.

Is there a marathon in Barcelona?

Yes — Zurich Marató Barcelona (March). Starts at Plaça d'Espanya and takes in Sagrada Família and the waterfront; largely flat.

Are there half marathons in Barcelona?

Yes — eDreams Mitja Marató de Barcelona (February).

Are there 10K races in Barcelona?

Yes — Cursa El Corte Inglés (May) and Cursa dels Bombers (April).

When is the running season in Barcelona?

The events listed here fall in February, March, April and May. That spread means you can build a year around two peaks rather than one.

What is the weather like for the Zurich Marató Barcelona?

In March, Barcelona averages a daily high of 16.2°C and a low of 7.9°C, with rain on about 22% of days. That sits in the range most runners race best in. Figures are a ten-year average of recorded conditions for that month, not a forecast.

Which race in Barcelona is best for a personal best?

Zurich Marató Barcelona — it is the flattest marathon on this list, run in March when highs average 16.2°C. A flat course in a cool month is worth more to a finishing time than anything you can do in race week.

How do I enter a race in Barcelona?

Entry opens on each organiser's own site, and fees, closing dates and start times change every year. Each race above links to its own page here, which covers the course, the conditions and how to train for it, and points you at the organiser for the current year's entry details rather than repeating a number that may already be out of date.

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 what you need to plan a training block. The organiser's site carries the confirmed date once it is announced.

What distances can I race in Barcelona?

Across the 4 events listed: Marathon, Half marathon, 10K. Pick the distance first and the date second — the build-up a distance needs is what decides which month is realistic.

How long should I train for the Zurich Marató Barcelona?

Allow 16 to 20 weeks from a base you already hold, not from scratch. That is the marathon standard, and it assumes you can already run comfortably three times a week before the block starts. The race page for each event breaks the build-up down further.

How far in advance should I enter?

The larger city marathons fill within days of opening, or run a ballot months ahead; smaller 10K and 5K events often take entries until race week. Check the organiser's site as soon as you have picked a race — entry timing is the one thing you cannot make up for later in training.

Can I run these courses outside race day?

Mostly yes, and it is worth doing. City-centre courses use public roads and parks that are open year round, so you can run the closing kilometres as a training session and know exactly what they feel like. The mapped Barcelona routes are a practical starting point for that.

Where can I train for these races in Barcelona?

The 10K and long-run routes mapped for Barcelona use many of the same roads and paths these courses do, so they work as course reconnaissance as well as training. Each race page also lists how long a build-up the distance needs.

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