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🇪🇸Málaga, Spain

Málaga Marathon

Dec 6, 2026

OpenOpen entry

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

75 m

Terrain

Road

Entry type

Open entry

PB potential

4/5

Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced

Beginner friendly

4/5

Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support

About this race

Málaga's December marathon offers something rare in European winter racing: reliable sunshine and mild temperatures (15–22°C) that make December feel like October elsewhere. The near-flat course (75m elevation) runs along the Paseo Marítimo del Pedregalejo, through the historic Moorish old town past the Alcazaba fortress and the Picasso birthplace, and around the new Soho arts district. The Mediterranean coast is within sight throughout the waterfront sections. December conditions are virtually guaranteed to be dry and pleasant — the Costa del Sol earns its name. Málaga has transformed in recent years into one of Spain's most dynamic cities, with world-class contemporary art (the Pompidou Málaga) and food scene to match.

Typical race-day weather

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Temperature

14–22°C

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Humidity

55–65%

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Conditions

Costa del Sol winter — warm, sunny, near-perfect

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Wind

10–15 km/h Mediterranean

Entry information

StatusOpen
Entry typeOpen entry
Race dateDec 6, 2026
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