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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race B
Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain
Race B
Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon
Valencia, Spain
Date
Expected March 2027
Dec 6, 2026
Month
Mar
Dec
Location
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
155 m
▲
36 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Registration open
Season
Spring · Europe
Winter · Europe
Race-day temp.
11–18°C
10–16°C
Conditions
Mediterranean spring — warm, sunny, slight chance of rain
Clear and cool, ideal racing weather
Humidity
55–70%
55–65%
Wind
10–20 km/h off the sea
10–15 km/h W
Qualifies for
—
Boston Marathon
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