Marathons in Spain 2026: Routes, Dates & Elevation Profiles

Spain is home to 16 marathons in our database, spread across cities including A Coruna, Arrecife, Barcelona, and Bilbao, and more.

Valencia Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 29,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

ValenciaValencian CommunitySpain

Valencia Marathon

The Valencia Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 29k finishers on an urban road in Valencia, Spain. The course starts and finishes at the City of Arts and Sciences. One of Europe's fastest courses, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

BarcelonaCataloniaSpain

Barcelona Marathon

The Barcelona Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 13k finishers on an urban road in Barcelona, Spain. The course starts and finishes at Plaça d'Espanya. The route passes Sagrada Família, Camp Nou, the Arc de Triomf, and the beachfront. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on diagonal crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 14 March 2027

MadridCommunity of MadridSpain

Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon brings roughly 10,000 runners through Spain's capital each April with live music stages along the course. The route passes the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Plaza de Cibeles, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium area on largely flat Madrid boulevards. Combining big-city landmarks with the Rock 'n' Roll series' entertainment format makes it one of Spain's most popular spring marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

ZaragozaAragonSpain

Maraton de Zaragoza

The Maratón de Zaragoza attracts about 5,000 finishers each October through the capital of Aragón. The course passes the Basílica del Pilar, the Aljafería Palace, and the Ebro River on flat Aragonese terrain. October mild weather and the Pilar basilica finish make it northern Spain's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

ElcheValencian CommunitySpain

Maratón Internacional Elche-Alicante

The Maratón Internacional Elche-Alicante draws about 4,000 finishers each December along Spain's Costa Blanca. The course links Elche's palm grove UNESCO site with Alicante's Mediterranean waterfront and the Santa Bárbara castle views. December mild Alicante weather and flat coastal terrain make it a popular winter sun marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

San SebastiánBasque CountrySpain

San Sebastián Marathon

The San Sebastián Marathon (Donostia Marathon) draws about 3,000 finishers each November along the Basque Country's stunning Bay of Biscay coast. The course passes La Concha beach, the Kursaal Congress Centre, and the Gros district with views of green hills and the Cantabrian Sea. November cool weather and rolling coastal terrain make it one of Spain's most scenic regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

ArrecifeCanary IslandsSpain

Lanzarote Marathon

The Lanzarote Marathon draws about 2,800 finishers each December through the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands. The course passes Timanfaya National Park approaches, black-lava fields, and Atlantic coastal roads with views unique to this UNESCO geopark island. December warm Canary Islands weather and otherworldly terrain make it an unforgettable destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

MalagaAndalusiaSpain

Malaga Marathon

The Malaga Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Malaga, Spain. The course starts and finishes at the Muelle Uno waterfront. Very flat along the seafront.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

PalmaBalearic IslandsSpain

Palma Marathon

The Palma Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Palma, Spain. The course starts and finishes at the cathedral. Mostly flat with sea views throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026

SevilleAndalusiaSpain

Seville Marathon

The Seville Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers on an urban road in Seville, Spain. The course starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium. The route passes the Cathedral, Plaza de España, and the Guadalquivir riverfront. Very flat through the Andalusian capital.

Next race: Sunday, 21 February 2027

A CorunaGaliciaSpain

Coruna42 Marathon

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. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

CastellonValencian CommunitySpain

Marato bp Castello

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.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

Santa Cruz de TenerifeCanary IslandsSpain

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon

The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each November on a scenic coastal road in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Subtropical weather and Atlantic scenery make it unusual in the European calendar. The route passes the harbor, oceanfront avenues, and city sections backed by volcanic island terrain. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

MaspalomasCanary IslandsSpain

Gran Canaria Maspalomas Marathon

The Gran Canaria Maspalomas Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each November on a scenic coastal road in Maspalomas, Spain. It is marketed as the southernmost marathon in Europe and doubles as a warm-weather race-cation. The route passes seafront boulevards, the Maspalomas dunes area, golf-course roads, and sunny resort districts. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

MurciaRegion of MurciaSpain

Murcia Marathon

The Murcia Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each February on an urban road in Murcia, Spain. Its terrain is among the flattest of Spain's second-tier city marathons. The route passes Segura River sections, wide avenues, and flat streets through the southeastern city. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

BilbaoBasque CountrySpain

Bilbao Bizkaia Marathon

The Bilbao Bizkaia Marathon draws approximately 700 finishers each March through the Basque Country's industrial-turned-cultural capital. The course starts at the La Salve bridge and finishes beside the Guggenheim Museum on a fast, sea-level loop through Bilbao and out toward Getxo. March weather on the Cantabrian coast and the titanium Guggenheim backdrop make it northern Spain's premier spring marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027