The Montjuïc-Tibidabo race (Memorial Francesc Mates) is an urban trail-style half marathon linking Barcelona's two signature hills: the Montjuïc fortress above the harbor and Tibidabo, home to a historic amusement park and the Sagrat Cor basilica at its summit. The race starts at Castell de Montjuïc at 8:00 AM and finishes at Parc de l'Oreneta at the foot of Tibidabo. With roughly 640 m of elevation gain, it's the hilliest race on the city's calendar, a sharp contrast to Catalonia's typically flat coastal half marathons. Distances are 10 km and 21.1 km.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in November
10–18°C
mild autumn, cooler in hills
Early November in Barcelona is mild at low elevation, but the Tibidabo heights can be cooler and windier.
Starter pack 2026
bib with timing chip
technical t-shirt
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Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Barcelona
day before the race only
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Current price
TBC
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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.