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Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Madrid
25 April 2027 · Madrid, Spain
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Distances
42K · 21.1K · 10K
The Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid is Spain's biggest race, drawing tens of thousands of runners from around the world across marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course starts on the monumental Paseo de la Castellana and winds through the capital's most iconic neighborhoods, alternating short brutal climbs with fast descents — this is no pancake-flat PB course, but the terrain and crowd energy make it unforgettable. More than 30 live music stages and cheer stations line the route, turning the race into a genuine street festival. The finish gathers runners and spectators in one of the city's central squares, where the party keeps going long after the last finisher crosses the line. For those chasing atmosphere as much as a finish time, it's one of Europe's best urban races.
Course records
Men
2:08:18
2019 · Reuben Kerio
Women
2:24:37
2022 · Siranesh Yirga
Weather in April
Late April in Madrid is typically mild: cool mornings around 7-8°C, warming to 18-19°C by afternoon. Light rain is possible — the month averages about 4 rainy days.
Starter pack 2026
- dorsal de competición
- camiseta técnica conmemorativa
- finisher medal
- bolsa del corredor con regalos de patrocinadores
The runner's kit is collected at the pre-race expo by showing proof of registration and ID; kits are not handed out on race day.
Pacers & bib pickup
3:304:004:305:00
Bib pickup
IFEMA Madrid (Feria de Madrid)
in the days before the race
Bib collection and the race expo take place at the IFEMA Madrid exhibition centre in the days before the race.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Paseo de la Castellana — The race's main starting artery — a business boulevard lined with skyscrapers and gardens.
30 minutes
Museo del Prado — One of the world's great art museums, about 20-25 minutes from the center.
2 hours
Toledo — Medieval walled city with a rich three-culture heritage, about an hour away by train.
Dinner before the race
Leña Madrid (Paseo de la Castellana, 57)Chef Dani García's steakhouse right on Paseo de la Castellana, near the start area — a solid option for a hearty pre-race dinner.
After the finish
Finishers receive water, isotonic drink and bananas at the finish area, along with light snacks at the recovery zone.
Reviews
Blogmaldito2026
It's a leg-breaker course: from the first to the last metre you're climbing or descending, with short but brutal ramps and deceptively flat stretches. The best strategy is not to obsess over the watch and just enjoy the run.
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