The Early Years
2005Established in 2005, the Seville Marathon is now 21 years old. From its first edition in Seville, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Spain.
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Course & Elevation
The Seville Marathon is a fast, flat course through Andalusia's most historic city, starting and finishing in the iconic Plaza de España. Runners navigate through the charming streets of the historic center, past the Cathedral and Alcázar, along the Guadalquivir River, and through the vibrant neighborhoods of Triana and Macarena. The course is predominantly at sea level with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for personal best attempts.
Surface: road Profile: Flat
Weather
Temperature 14°C
Humidity 65%
Rain Chance 35%
Cool and pleasant early morning conditions typical of Andalusian winter, with mild temperatures and low risk of extreme heat. Light breeze from the Atlantic provides comfortable running conditions.
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A Course Built for Speed
2019The course record of 02:07:42, set by Abdallah Senyala in 2019, speaks to what the Seville Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.
The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Seville Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Seville has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
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Course Record
02:07:42
Abdallah Senyala (2019)
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Registration Opens September
Registration Closes January
Entry Cost €45-€75
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Fun Facts
- ▸ The race starts and finishes at the stunning Plaza de España, one of Spain's most photographed landmarks built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
- ▸ Seville is the birthplace of flamenco, and runners often pass street performers and hear traditional music throughout the course.
- ▸ The Guadalquivir River, which flows through the course, is Spain's only navigable river and has been central to Seville's history since Roman times.
- ▸ The flat, fast course makes Seville a popular destination for runners chasing Boston Marathon qualifying times in winter European marathons.
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