• Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Barcelona
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
8:32/km

6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
89/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
33 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Waterfront, Coastal, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon?

The Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 134 m. The course notes also call it flat and fast fully urban course through central Barcelona with 47 entertainment points and 15 aid stations from km 5 to km 40.

Where does the Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon route go?

The Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon route starts at Passeig de Gracia. Underfoot, expect road. The setting includes city and historic. Flat and fast fully urban course through central Barcelona with 47 entertainment points and 15 aid stations from km 5 to km 40.

What should runners know on race day for the Zurich Marató Barcelona Marathon?

Expect on-course music. True.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Waterfront
  • Coastal
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Festival
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
134 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:04:13 (Tesfaye Deriba)
Women's course record
2:10:51 (Fotyen Tesfay)
Field size
37,000
Field cap
37,000

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
6:00 hours
Qualification status
None

Race day logistics

Pacers
Yes
Expo / packet pickup
Yes
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Yes
On-course music
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Passeig de Gracia

Course facts

Surface
Road
Notable features
  • Flat and fast fully urban course through central Barcelona with 47 entertainment points and 15 aid stations from km 5 to km 40

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 20 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 89Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.