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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race B
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain
Race B
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Date
Expected March 2027
Expected April 2027
Month
Mar
Apr
Location
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
155 m
220 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Spring · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
11–18°C
14–22°C
Conditions
Mediterranean spring — warm, sunny, slight chance of rain
Warm spring — can be hot later in the day
Humidity
55–70%
40–55%
Wind
10–20 km/h off the sea
Light, 10–15 km/h
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