The Barcelona Marathon passes right in front of the Sagrada Família at kilometer fourteen — the course's highest point and arguably its most memorable shot. From there the route winds between Montjuïc and the Arc de Triomf, while March in the city brings near-ideal running temperatures of 10–17°C. The finish area is modest by Majors standards, but come evening it's easy to find fellow runners over a plate of pasta — that's already part of the local ritual.
Course records
Men
2:04:13
2025 · Tesfaye Deriba
Women
2:10:51
2026 · Fotyen Tesfay
Weather in March
9–17°C
sunny
Mid-March brings near-ideal marathon conditions of 9–17°C — statistically the temperature range where the fastest times happen.
Starter pack 2024
Shoe-lace timing chip (must be returned at the finish)
Technical bib with a city-landmarks design
Medal and thermal poncho at the finish
The finisher pack includes a medal, foil poncho, water, isotonic drink, and fruit — though the post-finish recovery area is modest by big-marathon standards.
Pacers & bib pickup
2:453:003:153:303:454:004:30
Bib pickup
Fira de Barcelona, Pabellón 7 (Montjuïc)
day before the race only
The expo runs Thursday through Saturday — go on the first day, as some years have seen waits over an hour in the rain.
Registration opens
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Registration closes
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Current price
~€100
Status checked
5 October 2026
Run with locals
An easy run with a local club the day before the race — the best way to shake out the legs and meet the city.
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