Barcelona Marathon

Barcelona Marathon Countdown

326

Days

04

Hrs

12

Min

21

Sec

Next Race

March 1, 2027

327

days to go

The Zurich Marato Barcelona is one of the largest and most scenic marathons in Europe, drawing over 25,000 runners from around the world. Starting and finishing at the foot of Montjuic at Placa d'Espanya, the course sweeps past Camp Nou, the Sagrada Familia, and along the Mediterranean waterfront. The flat, fast route through Catalonia's vibrant capital has produced a string of course records in recent years.

WA Gold Label

Est.

1978

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

134m

Elev. Loss

134m

Field Size

~25,000

When

March

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

Gain

+134m

Loss

-134m

MI 0

KM 0

Placa d'Espanya Start

The race begins at the grand Placa d'Espanya beneath the towering Montjuic hill, framed by the twin Venetian towers and the fountains of the Magic Fountain of Montjuic.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 0

KM 0

Placa d'Espanya Start

The race begins at the grand Placa d'Espanya beneath the towering Montjuic hill, framed by the twin Venetian towers and the fountains of the Magic Fountain of Montjuic.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 3

KM 5

Camp Nou

Runners pass FC Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou stadium in the early miles. The massive structure dominates the skyline as the course heads through the Les Corts neighborhood.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 3

KM 5

Camp Nou

Runners pass FC Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou stadium in the early miles. The massive structure dominates the skyline as the course heads through the Les Corts neighborhood.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 10

KM 16

Sagrada Familia

The course passes Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia. Its soaring spires provide one of the most iconic backdrops in world marathon running.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 10

KM 16

Sagrada Familia

The course passes Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece, the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia. Its soaring spires provide one of the most iconic backdrops in world marathon running.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 17

KM 27

Mediterranean Waterfront

Runners cruise along Barcelona's Mediterranean coastline, passing the beaches and Olympic Port. The flat seaside stretch and sea breeze offer welcome relief in the later miles.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 17

KM 27

Mediterranean Waterfront

Runners cruise along Barcelona's Mediterranean coastline, passing the beaches and Olympic Port. The flat seaside stretch and sea breeze offer welcome relief in the later miles.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Placa d'Espanya Finish

The final kilometers bring runners back through the Gothic Quarter and along the grand Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina to the finish at Placa d'Espanya. The crowd roar echoes off the surrounding architecture.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Placa d'Espanya Finish

The final kilometers bring runners back through the Gothic Quarter and along the grand Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina to the finish at Placa d'Espanya. The crowd roar echoes off the surrounding architecture.

ELEV: 35ft