Best marathons in Spain
6 rated races, ranked by an overall score built from racer reviews and race reports. How we rate
6 races
Overall score 4.8Excellent#2 of 297Strong evidence · 10 sources
Climbing 30 m (98 ft)
1. Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP
Overall score 4.8ExcellentStrong evidence · 10 sourcesTop 1%#2 of 297 overallValencia, Spain · Next race 6 Dec 2026
Racers loveFast and flat: about 30 m (98 ft) of gain, sea level and nine world records since 2017.
Watch outWarm years: about 24 °C (75 °F) by halfway in 2025. Carry sun protection and use the sponge stations.
“I found the last part of the race incredibly challenging” Guy Cowen-Hutton (posted by Tom Tinsley), Claremont Road Runners (Guy Cowen-Hutton)
- Air
- 8–16 °C (46–61 °F)
- Climbing
- 30 m (98 ft)
- Field
- about 30,000
- Best
- Support 4.8
- Weakest
- Entry 3.0
Overall score 4.2Very good#21 of 297Moderate evidence · 9 sources + 6 runner ratings
Climbing 134 m (440 ft)
2. Zurich Marato de Barcelona
Overall score 4.2Very goodModerate evidence · 9 sources + 6 runner ratingsTop 8%#21 of 297 overallBarcelona, Spain · Next race 14 Mar 2027
Racers lovePasses Sagrada Familia near 14 km (8.7 mi) and finishes under the Arc de Triomf.
Watch outSold out more than 2 months ahead in 2025, so register early.
“the best I have ever run” First-time marathoners, RaceRaves (6 reviews)
- Air
- 7–15 °C (45–59 °F)
- Climbing
- 134 m (440 ft)
- Field
- about 25,000
- Best
- Conditions 4.8
- Weakest
- Entry 2.6
Overall score 3.8Very good#66 of 297Strong evidence · 14 sources
Climbing 64 m (210 ft)
3. Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Overall score 3.8Very goodStrong evidence · 14 sourcesTop 23%#66 of 297 overallSeville, Spain · Next race 21 Feb 2027
Racers loveVery flat: 64 m (210 ft) of gain or less, at 17 m (56 ft) altitude.
Watch outSells out fast: 2027 bibs went in about a day, and the waiting list costs more.
“The course is very flat overall” Lisa Knab (interviewed), SportsShoes (Lisa Knab interview)
- Air
- 8–15 °C (46–59 °F)
- Climbing
- 64 m (210 ft)
- Field
- about 12,400
- Best
- Conditions 4.3
- Weakest
- Entry 2.3
Overall score 3.3Good#180 of 297Thin evidence · 2 sources
4. Marato bp Castello (Maraton bp Castellon)
Overall score 3.3GoodThin evidence · 2 sources#180 of 297 overallCastellon de la Plana, Spain · Last race 22 Feb 2026
Racers loveFlat city loop, 42.2 km (26.2 mi), with a World Athletics Label.
Watch outOnly two athlete sources were found, so scores are tentative.
“The organization of the race was very good.” The Blog by Javier: Castellon marathon 2026
- Air
- 8–18 °C (46–64 °F)
- Field
- about 900
- Best
- Conditions 4.6
- Weakest
- Course 2.9
Overall score 3.2Good#200 of 297Moderate evidence · 7 sources
Climbing 390 m (1,280 ft)
5. Rock 'n' Roll Running Madrid Marathon
Overall score 3.2GoodModerate evidence · 7 sourcesBottom 33%#200 of 297 overallMadrid, Spain · Next race 25 Apr 2027
Racers loveMore than 30 music and entertainment points along 42.2 km (26.2 mi)
Watch outAbout 390 m (1,280 ft) of climbing; km 30 to 36 (miles 18.6 to 22.4) is the hard section
“Madrid is for the fuerte, the strong.” AIMS (Association of International Marathons)
- Air
- 10–22 °C (50–72 °F)
- Climbing
- 390 m (1,280 ft)
- Field
- about 8,000
- Best
- Stay and travel 4.2
- Weakest
- Entry 2.9
Overall score 2.7Good#265 of 297Moderate evidence · 7 sources + 4 runner ratings
Climbing 185 m (605 ft)
6. Palma de Mallorca Marathon
Overall score 2.7GoodModerate evidence · 7 sources + 4 runner ratingsBottom 11%#265 of 297 overallPalma, Spain · Last race 18 Oct 2026
Racers loveStart and finish beside Palma Cathedral, with 12 km (7.5 mi) along the bay.
Watch outHeat: 14 °C (57 °F) at the start but 25 °C (77 °F) in the old town by mid-morning.
“Brilliant weekend away in a beautiful city.” Cara Hanson, Steel City Striders race report
- Air
- 14–26 °C (57–79 °F)
- Climbing
- 185 m (605 ft)
- Best
- Stay and travel 4.1
- Weakest
- Race 2.6
About these ratings
Races are ranked by an overall score out of 5, built from racer reviews and race reports, on the race itself, course, support, conditions, travel and entry. 5 is always the better end. How we rate
Marathon course: 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
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