Course & Elevation

The San Sebastián Marathon traverses the iconic coastal city in the Basque Country, featuring stunning bay views and the surrounding neighborhoods. The course is relatively flat with gentle rolling hills, passing through key landmarks including the famous La Concha beach and Ondarreta promenade. Runners experience authentic Basque culture throughout this scenic urban loop.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 75%

Rain Chance 35%

Cool Atlantic coastal weather with moderate humidity and occasional rain. Typical November conditions for the Basque coast with variable wind from the bay.

Registration

Registration Opens March

Registration Closes October

Entry Cost €65-€95

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ San Sebastián is renowned as Spain's gastronomic capital, and the marathon concludes near pintxo bars where runners celebrate with local Basque cuisine
▸ The race passes La Concha beach, consistently ranked among Europe's best urban beaches, offering stunning Atlantic coastal vistas
▸ First held in 1975, this race is one of Spain's oldest marathons and attracts a strong Basque regional following
▸ The Basque Country has a unique culture and language (Euskera), and the marathon reflects the region's identity with local organization and support

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