🇪🇸Seville, Spain

Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

Expected February 2027

Registration openOpen entry

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

58 m

Terrain

Road

Entry type

Open entry

PB potential

5/5

World-record territory — one of the fastest courses on the planet

Beginner friendly

3/5

Suitable for beginners with solid training

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About this race

Seville in February is one of running's best-kept secrets. While the rest of Europe trains through cold, dark winters, Seville offers a flat, fast course in conditions that consistently produce fast times. The route passes the Cathedral (the world's largest Gothic cathedral), the Torre del Oro, María Luisa Park, and the banks of the Guadalquivir river. February temperatures of 10–14°C and low humidity create nearly optimal racing conditions. The field of around 8,000 runners is serious and international — this is a race where runners come specifically to chase a qualifier or a sub-3. It's not the largest or most famous marathon, but for pure performance potential in winter, Seville ranks alongside Rotterdam and Valencia as Europe's best.

Typical race-day weather

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Temperature

10–14°C

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Humidity

55–65%

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Conditions

Clear and cool, light winds from the Atlantic

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Wind

5–15 km/h W

Who this race suits

PB-chasers wanting one of Europe's flattest big marathons and a winter-sun getaway. Best for runners comfortable pacing themselves — support is good but less vast than the majors.

One of Europe's flattest, fastest courses (~58 m gain), run in cool, dry February weather — outstanding PB and Boston-qualifier potential.

Overview

Field size: ~14,000 finishers
Course type: Single loop through the historic centre, very flat
Entry: Open paid entry
Pace support: Official pacers for common target times

Course intelligence

Profile: Flat and fast, on a single loop past the city's landmarks
Highlights: Plaza de España, the Guadalquivir riverside, the cathedral and Giralda, finishing near the Olympic Stadium

Registration

How to enter: Direct paid registration
Registration opens: Opens well ahead; popular but generally attainable

Race weekend

Expo: Expo with in-person bib pickup

Travel & logistics

Best airport: Seville (SVQ)
Getting around: Compact and walkable; trams and buses cover the centre
Where to stay: The old town (Santa Cruz), near the start and finish

Runner tips

February in Seville is usually cool and dry — near-perfect for racing, but pack for chilly mornings.
The flat course rewards even pacing; don't bank time early expecting to fade.

Medium confidenceLast verified 24 July 2026

Qualifies for

Boston Marathon

Entry information

StatusRegistration open

Entry typeOpen entry

Race dateExpected February 2027

Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.

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