Get Your Training Plan

Free, personalized for this race

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.

San Sebastián cityscape

San Sebastián

Race Lore

Born in the Running Boom

1975

The San Sebastián Marathon was founded in 1975, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 51 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in San Sebastián, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

Running Through a Postcard

The San Sebastián Marathon route is one of those courses where runners forget their pace and reach for their phones. The scenery through San Sebastián and its surroundings has earned this race a reputation as one of the most photogenic in Europe.

🏅 Create Your San Sebastián Marathon Diploma

Finished this race? Get a free certificate with celebrity comparisons & race day weather

Registration

Registration Opens March
Registration Closes October
Entry Cost €65-€95

Register Now

Official Website →

Google Flights

Fun Facts

Compare With Similar Races

Are you the race organizer?

Free · Get featured on our homepage · Edit your race details

Get alerts for San Sebastián Marathon

Registration openings, date changes, sell-out warnings.