The Coruna42 Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each February on a coastal urban road in A Coruna, Spain. Ocean exposure gives the race both its beauty and its challenge. The course passes the Atlantic promenade, harbor districts, and exposed coastal sections near the Tower of Hercules. The Atlantic promenade, harbor districts, and exposed coastal sections near the Tower of Hercules climb where ocean exposure shapes both scenery and challenge.
Coruna42 Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Coruna42 Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Starts and finishes on A Coruna's seafront roads. The course passes the Atlantic promenade, harbor districts, and exposed coastal sections near the Tower of Hercules. Wind-exposed rollers along the promenade can bite late, with the biggest crowds near the Tower of Hercules and harbor finish.
The Coruna42 Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
The Coruna42 Marathon uses open online registration at coruna.gal with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the February race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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