Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain · Mid-March
Sagrada Família, Camp Nou, and the seafront in one loop. Gently rolling in the first half (the city tilts toward the sea), then a fast, flat second half — a course that rewards negative-split patience.
Course
Elevation gain
150 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~20,000
Month
March
Mid-March
Race-day weather
Median start temp
11°C
Historical range
7–18°C
Hot-year risk
Moderate
March on the Med is usually kind, but sunny years warm up by the finish — start-time discipline matters.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Big international field, easy entry — a popular March target with a city-break attached. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Barcelona Marathon
Course-adjusted splits for every common goal — not flat even splits, but pacing that matches where this course is fast and where it bites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Barcelona Marathon a fast course?
Yes, it is a fast course by big-marathon standards. The course has 150 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 7/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Barcelona Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 11°C, with a historical range of roughly 7–18°C. March on the Med is usually kind, but sunny years warm up by the finish — start-time discipline matters.
How do you get into the Barcelona Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Big international field, easy entry — a popular March target with a city-break attached.
Is the Barcelona Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Barcelona Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.