Castellon, Valencian Community, Spain
The Marato bp Castello draws approximately 1,800 finishers each February on an urban road in Castellon, Spain. It is one of Spain's quiet fast-course options for runners who want February racing without major-city logistics. The course passes broad flat streets between the city and coastal plain. The course is very flat throughout.
Marato bp Castello is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Marato bp Castello is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2027 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
Starts and finishes in Castello de la Plana. The course passes broad flat streets between the city and coastal plain. Mediterranean plain roads invite negative splits, with local spectators gathering at the city-centre start-finish festival.
The Marato bp Castello course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
The Marato bp Castello uses open online registration at maratonbpcastellon.com 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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