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TotalEnergies Bilbao Night Running Fest
17 October 2026 · Bilbao, Spain
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The TotalEnergies Bilbao Night Running Fest (formerly the Bilbao Night Marathon) is a spectacle unique in Europe — starting at 7pm on the esplanade of San Mamés stadium and finishing right in front of the iconic Guggenheim Museum. Runners choose between the 21K half marathon or the 10K 'Pirate Race,' tracing a route through the historic centre and along the Nervión riverbank, lit up by thousands of lights. The race is accompanied by fireworks, live music and a festive finish-line party with food and drinks — the vibe leans more toward urban carnival than pure racing, which is why some serious runners note it isn't the fastest course around. Even so, the 2025 edition drew more than 20,000 participants from 74 countries, making it one of Spain's biggest night races. The Basque Country's mild autumn weather and the sheer spectacle of the route more than make up for its modest elevation changes.
Course records
Men
1:01:13
2024 · Ezekiel Mutai
Women
1:08:52
2024 · Purity Kajuju Gitonga
Weather in October
11–18°C
mild, possible rain
Mid-October in Bilbao can be changeable — from mild evenings to sudden rain, typical of the Basque Country's Atlantic climate.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- technical t-shirt
- runner’s bag
- acceso a fiesta post-carrera
The race pack includes access to the post-race festival with live music and refreshments by the Guggenheim.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Palacio Euskalduna, Abandoibarra Etorb. 4, Bilbao
1–2 days before the race
Pickup takes place Friday and Saturday before the race at the Euskalduna Palace on the Abandoibarra waterfront.
Registration opens
18 November 2025
Registration closes
15 September 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Museo Guggenheim Bilbao — Frank Gehry's famous contemporary art museum, right at the race finish.
30 minutes
Casco Viejo de Bilbao — Bilbao's old town, the historic 'Seven Streets,' full of pintxo bars and the Ribera market.
2 hours
San Sebastián — An elegant coastal resort city with La Concha beach, famous for its gastronomy.
Dinner before the race
Nerua Guggenheim BilbaoA restaurant inside the Guggenheim Museum, right by the finish line — modern Basque cuisine for a special pre-race dinner (the more casual Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao is a simpler alternative).
After the finish
After finishing by the Guggenheim, runners enjoy a festival area with music, beer and snacks.
Reviews
Runnea corredor invitado2025
The atmosphere is incredible — the illuminated city, music and fireworks create an energy that gets you from the first steps; this isn't a race for a fast time, it's a race for the experience.
Registration open until 15 September 2026