Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon Countdown

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Next Race

April 26, 2026

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The Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon has been held annually since 1978, growing into one of Europe's largest running festivals with over 45,000 participants across its marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The loop course winds through the Spanish capital with live music at 30 or more stages along the route. It holds a World Athletics Gold Label.

WA Gold Label

Est.

1978

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Field Size

~15,000

When

April

Time Limit

6h

THE COURSE

MI 0

KM 0

Start — Paseo del Prado

The race begins along the Paseo del Prado, Madrid's grand 18th-century boulevard flanked by the Museo del Prado and the Neptuno Fountain. The Cibeles Fountain, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, marks the opening kilometers.

MI 4

KM 6

Parque del Buen Retiro

Runners pass alongside the Parque del Retiro, a 125-hectare royal park in the heart of Madrid and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park's tree-lined perimeter provides shade in the early miles.

MI 10

KM 16

Paseo de la Castellana

The course traverses a long section of Paseo de la Castellana, Madrid's main north-south artery lined with government ministries, embassies, and corporate towers. Live music stages are positioned along this stretch.

MI 22

KM 35

Km 35 Uphill Challenge

At kilometer 35 the course tilts uphill toward the finish, making this the most demanding segment of the race. The men's course record of 2:08:18 was set in 2019 with a decisive surge through this section.

MI 26

KM 42

Finish — Paseo del Prado

Runners complete the loop and cross the finish line on the Paseo del Prado, within sight of the Prado Museum. The final straight offers a memorable finish in one of Europe's great cultural corridors.