Madrid Marathon
Madrid, Spain · Last Sunday of April
The hard one of the Spanish big three: 650 m of altitude, rolling avenues all day, and a grinding final quarter back up toward the Retiro. Huge crowds and a great city — just leave the PR ambitions in Valencia.
Course
Elevation gain
300 m
Net elevation
Flat
Finishers
~10,000
Month
April
Last Sunday of April
Race-day weather
Median start temp
11°C
Historical range
6–20°C
Hot-year risk
Moderate
Late April on the meseta can be perfect or properly warm — and the altitude sun is strong either way.
Getting in
First-come, first-served. Easy entry — Madrid trades speed for atmosphere, and books far later than Valencia or Seville. Official site ↗
Pacing plans for Madrid 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 Madrid Marathon a fast course?
It is not considered a PR course. The course has 300 m of total elevation gain and no net drop. We rate it 4/10 for PR potential.
What is the weather usually like at the Madrid Marathon?
The median start-line temperature is around 11°C, with a historical range of roughly 6–20°C. Late April on the meseta can be perfect or properly warm — and the altitude sun is strong either way.
How do you get into the Madrid Marathon?
First-come, first-served. Easy entry — Madrid trades speed for atmosphere, and books far later than Valencia or Seville.
Is the Madrid Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes — the Madrid Marathon is a certified course accepted by the B.A.A. for Boston qualifying times.