Marathons in Basque Country

Basque Country is home to 2 marathons in our database in Spain, spread across cities including Bilbao and San Sebastián. Bilbao Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 3,500 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. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain🇪🇸

Bilbao Marathon

The Bilbao Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each October through the Basque Country's industrial-turned-cultural capital. The course passes the Guggenheim Museum, the Nervión River estuary, and the Casco Viejo old town on rolling Basque terrain. October's mild Cantabrian coast weather and the titanium Guggenheim backdrop make it northern Spain's premier marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain🇪🇸

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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Vilamoura, Faro District, Portugal🇵🇹· 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. Marina roads, resort zones, and Algarve coastal scenery make November's Vilamoura race a late-season warm-weather option for European runners on flat terrain.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco🇲🇦· 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

Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal🇵🇹· 348 km away

Lisbon Marathon

The Lisbon Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers on an urban road in Lisbon, Portugal. The course starts at Praça do Comércio and finishes at the same square. The route crosses the 25 de Abril Bridge, passes Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, and returns along the Tagus. Hilly with a long climb on the 25 de Abril Bridge in the first half.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Seville, Andalusia, Spain🇪🇸· 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, 28 February 2027

Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco🇲🇦· 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, 17 January 2027