Course & Elevation

The Barcelona Marathon starts in Plaça Reial in the Gothic Quarter and winds through the city's historic neighborhoods including Las Ramblas, Montjuïc, and along the Mediterranean coastline. The course features iconic landmarks, Mediterranean views, and finishes near the Olympic Stadium, offering runners a perfect blend of urban scenery and coastal beauty.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 12°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Early spring conditions with mild temperatures ideal for marathon running. Occasional rain and Atlantic winds can occur, but generally considered one of Europe's most favorable marathon climates.

🏆 Course Record

02:06:23

Chali Hidayat (2023)

Registration

Registration Opens September

Registration Closes January

Entry Cost €90-€130

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Barcelona Marathon is one of Europe's oldest marathons, first held in 1911, making it older than the modern Olympic movement's marathon standardization.
▸ The race passes through the Gothic Quarter with its medieval architecture dating back to the Roman period, allowing runners to literally run through 2,000 years of history.
▸ Elite runners enjoy the early March timing which provides ideal conditions—over 60% of finishers are international athletes from more than 120 countries.
▸ The coastal finish near the Olympic Stadium, venue of the 1992 Summer Olympics, provides iconic Mediterranean views and energetic crowd support.

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