Marathons in Basque Country

Basque Country is home to 2 marathons in our database in Spain, spread across cities including Bilbao and San Sebastián.

San Sebastián Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 3,000 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.

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

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

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VilamouraPortugal· 231 km away

Maratona do Algarve

The Maratona do Algarve draws approximately 1,500 finishers each November on a scenic coastal road in Vilamoura, Portugal. It is a late-season warm-weather option for European runners. The route passes marina roads, resort zones, and Algarve coastal scenery. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

CasablancaMorocco· 320 km away

Casablanca Marathon

The Casablanca Marathon attracts approximately 5,000 finishers each October through Morocco's largest city on the Atlantic coast. The course passes the Hassan II Mosque — one of the world's largest — the Corniche waterfront, and the Art Deco downtown district. October's mild Atlantic weather and flat coastal terrain make it North Africa's premier mass-participation marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

LisbonPortugal· 348 km away

Lisbon Marathon

The Lisbon Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers on an urban road in Lisbon, Portugal. The course starts in Carcavelos and finishes at Praça do Comércio along ocean- and riverside roads through the Cascais–Tagus corridor.

Next race: Saturday, 9 October 2027

SevilleAndalusiaSpain· 408 km away

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

MarrakechMorocco· 488 km away

Marathon International Marrakech

The Marathon International Marrakech draws about 3,000 runners each January through Morocco's imperial Red City. The course passes the Koutoubia Mosque, the medina walls, and the palm-lined avenues of the modern Gueliz district with views of the Atlas Mountains on clear days. January mild weather and exotic North African atmosphere make it a popular winter destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 31 January 2027

MalagaAndalusiaSpain· 516 km away

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

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