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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Zurich Donostiarra Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race A
Zurich Donostiarra Marathon
San Sebastián, Spain
Race B
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain
Date
Expected April 2027
Expected March 2027
Month
Apr
Mar
Location
🇪🇸 San Sebastián, Spain
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
215 m
▲
155 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
11–18°C
Conditions
Basque Atlantic spring — green, possibly rainy, always dramatic
Mediterranean spring — warm, sunny, slight chance of rain
Humidity
65–80%
55–70%
Wind
15–25 km/h Atlantic
10–20 km/h off the sea
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