Barcelona Marathon: Discover the Upcoming Races
If you’re a running enthusiast who loves to participate in various sports events to challenge yourself and beat your personal records, you can’t miss the Barcelona Marathon. The Catalan capital offers multiple opportunities for runners to enjoy some of the most significant international races. Discover them below!
1. Vueling Cursa Bombers Returns
On October 22, 2023, the Vueling Cursa Bombers de Barcelona returns, allowing you to run alongside the city’s firefighters. This is one of the most popular 10-kilometer races in the Catalan capital, so don’t hesitate to join its 24th edition!
2. Central Lechera Asturiana Women’s Race in Barcelona
With the aim of honoring all women and promoting the fight against cancer, this year Leche Asturiana is organizing various races throughout the country, including the Women’s Race on November 12. The Women’s Race is the largest women’s sports event in Europe, and this year, it holds even more significance, so you can’t miss this event.
3. Trail Sant Climent
On December 2, the most anticipated race for trail enthusiasts, the Trail Sant Climent, will take place. This charity event, held on a hilly terrain in Sant Climent de Llobregat, includes a 10.5-kilometer course with a maximum ascent of 313 meters, estimated to take a maximum of two hours.
What are you waiting for to participate? You can register through their official website from October 1 to December 1. Moreover, there are different distances and types of routes with varying demands, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
4. Allianz Jean Bouin
The Allianz Jean Bouin, one of the longest-running and historically significant races, celebrates its 100th edition on November 26, 2023. The first race took place on February 1, 1920, initiated by a group of athletics-loving journalists. It covered a 10 km route between Esplugues de Llobregat and Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona, becoming one of the year’s flagship events, with over 5000 participants at the finish line.
You can choose from two registration options, 5 km or 10 km. The short race starts on Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina and finishes at the Arc de Triomf, while the long race both starts and finishes at the same point on Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina. All the registration information is accessible at the following link. Don’t hesitate to participate and enjoy the streets of Barcelona!
5. Barcelona Marathon
It may seem like there’s still a lot of time, but thousands have already registered for the 45th edition of the Zurich Barcelona Marathon on March 10, 2024. This edition comes with many novelties, allowing you to participate in a route that crosses some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, such as Casa Batlló, the Sagrada Familia, the Arc de Triomf, Parc de la Ciutadella, and the Columbus Monument. Therefore, the route of this marathon takes place in the urban heart of the city and is one of the most magical in the world, allowing you to enjoy the charms of this astonishing destination and compelling you to look up to discover every detail.
The race will start at 8:30 a.m. from Passeig de Gràcia and can last a maximum of six hours. It’s a very family-friendly competition, so we recommend participating with friends or family who can accompany you during the race. Additionally, you’ll experience parallel activities such as the Expo Sports, the Breakfast Run, the Kids Race, or the Pasta Party, among others.
Barcelona is one of the most attractive places for running, and it hosts various events of great significance in the international sports and athletics world. Don’t miss these upcoming races!
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