Zurich Marató de Barcelona guide

Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · Barcelona, Spain · Start 8:30 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Start and finish are both on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina at Plaça d'Espanya.
Convenient areas to stay
Sants-Montjuïc, near Plaça d'Espanya, puts you next to the start, the finish and the Fira Montjuïc expo.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • Take Metro L1/L3 or FGC to Espanya; central roads close on race morning.
  • Save energy for the final climb back toward Plaça d'Espanya.
  • The expo venue is based on prior years; confirm it on the official site.

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Race overview

Organizer
RPM Sports / Ajuntament de Barcelona
Date
Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
8:30 AM
Start location
Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina (Plaça d'Espanya)
Finish location
Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina (Plaça d'Espanya)
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 0–1 · +31 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · +31 ft
  • Mile 10–11 · +31 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 0–1 · −31 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · −31 ft
  • Mile 10–11 · −31 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +31 / −31 ft · Course totals ≈ 420 ft gain / 420 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Downhill opening from Plaça d'Espanya.
  • Mile 1–2 +31 / −31 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +31 / −31 ft · Gradual climb up Passeig de Gràcia and toward Sagrada Família.
  • Mile 11–12 +31 / −31 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +31 / −31 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +10 / −10 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +31 / −31 ft · Long gradual climb back up Avinguda del Paral·lel to the finish.
  • Mile 25–26 +31 / −31 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +2 / −2 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib on the front; photo ID at bib collection. No race-day pickup. Follow your assigned start box.
Cutoff times
Course time limit is about 6 hours.
Transportation
Metro L1/L3 to Espanya; FGC also stops at Espanya. Central roads close on race morning.
Other notes
Popular spring marathon with a fast, mostly flat profile apart from the final climb. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Expo Sports — Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc (prior years)

    Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, 08004 Barcelona

    Thu, Mar 11, 202710:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Fri, Mar 12, 202710:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Sat, Mar 13, 202710:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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