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Quijote Maratón Ciudad Real
18 October 2026 · Ciudad Real, Spain
literaryflat coursesmall race
Distances
10K · 21.1K · 42K
Ciudad Real was founded by King Alfonso X in the 13th century and sits at the heart of La Mancha, the region immortalized by Cervantes' Don Quixote and its iconic windmills (found nearby in Campo de Criptana). The course is mostly urban and flat, with start and finish close to the historic center. This is the 30th edition, one of the oldest marathons in Castilla-La Mancha. October brings mild, sunny weather typical of central Spain's interior.
Course records
Men
2:16:08
2021 · Edwin Kipruto Tuitoek
Women
2:41:00
Nancy Chepngetich Kimaiyo
Weather in October
October in La Mancha is typically dry and sunny, warm by day and cool in the morning.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- medal
- technical t-shirt
Standard finisher pack including medal.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
CEIP Ferroviario, Ciudad Real
day before the race only
Bib pickup Saturday Oct 17, 16:30-20:30; also available race morning.
Registration closes
11 October 2026
Early bird until
31 July 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Catedral de Santa María del Prado — The city's main cathedral in the historic center.
30 minutes
Campo de Criptana — The famous Don Quixote windmills.
2 hours
Toledo — Spain's ancient capital, rich in Moorish, Jewish and Christian heritage.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Finish at the Rey Juan Carlos I sports complex with a recovery area.
Registration open until 11 October 2026