🇪🇸Barcelona, Spain
Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Expected March 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
155 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Barcelona's marathon course is an architectural tour de force. Runners pass the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (Gaudí's masterpieces), the Arc de Triomf, Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas, the Olympic stadium on Montjuïc hill, the beachfront Barceloneta, and the Port Olímpic marina. The 155m of elevation includes the Montjuïc ascent at km 16 — a 2km climb that is a defining feature of the race. March temperatures of 12–18°C are pleasant, and the chance of rain is modest. Barcelona's crowd support is outstanding — the city genuinely embraces its marathon, and the Spanish passion for running (and celebration afterwards) is infectious. This is one of Europe's most rewarding marathon experiences.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
11–18°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Mediterranean spring — warm, sunny, slight chance of rain
Wind
10–20 km/h off the sea
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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