Barcelona Marathon

It's my city's marathon. The new route is faster than the previous one and allows you to go for a good time. It has a lot of atmosphere, the circuit is nice and passes through emblematic points, but before it was simply spectacular. Organizationally it has always been a very well managed race, although this last year, perhaps due to the leap forward in terms of participation, they have had some serious failures with the refreshment stations. Even so, highly recommended.

I invite you to come and enjoy a tour of Barcelona without needing a tourist bus, just running.

Nice route (2024 version) through the city. The route is fast and pretty flat (small inclines and declines). The expo could be organized a little bit different and by using also some English language. Crowd was in every part of the route supporting the runners. The aid stations were per 5Km up to 25Km and then every 2.5Km. Very good variety (water, fruits, energy drinks) Overall pretty satisfied by the organisation. Well Done Barcelona.

I've done 6 marathons over time and 4 ironman full distance races. This will be my last marathon due to a stroke in 2019 and a little problem with my heart, preferring not to push myself too hard. It was an enjoyable marathon because I didn't have to push it. Great experience and a great memory running in the same race as my daughter's first marathon. Fantastic pre-race information, organisation and support.

I've done 6 marathons over time and 4 ironman full distance races. This will be my last marathon due to a stroke in 2019 and a little problem with my heart, preferring not to push myself too hard. It was an enjoyable marathon because I didn't have to push it. Great experience and a great memory running in the same race as my daughter's first marathon.

Awesome route through this beautiful city, great crowd, still can't get the song Barcelona out of my head!

Signed up with start insurance. Withdrew due to injury within time limit (weeks ago) and using the contact procedure outlined in the Terms. Still have not received any refund nor any response, I've called and written several emilails. Radio silence. Extremely disappointing. My favorite marathon, ran twice already. But never ever signing up again.

The feeling of doing your favourite sport while seeing one of the most beautiful cities in the world is incredible. This is what happens when you like running and you participate in the Barcelona Marathon. Along the route you pass by some spectacular monuments and the atmosphere is amazing. Hopefully I can come back this year

Hi everyone, I ran this marathon in 2019 and I can confirm that it is a great event. The weather was perfect, the route was beautiful, great fans, and still my personal best. I recommend it very much.

I've also did a vlog with my run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl_odUd3ev0 Unfortunately for many of you, it's in Romanian, but you can still get an idea of the route from a first person view.

It was one of the best marathons I've ever ran, also I ran my current PB here (02:58:34). The expo is in a big hall near the start at the Spanish Square (Placa d'Espanya). It has lots of vendors, running-specific shops and stands advertising other races from all over the world. The start is from Spanish Square. In the first part of the race the route takes you up and down quite a bit, with small ascents and descents on the streets of Barcelona, passing by quite a few landmarks, like the Venetian Towers(Torres Venecianes), Camp Nou Stadium or La Sagrada Familia. After the first half(about 25km's/15miles to be more precise) and a couple of (not too sharp) turns, you end up on Diagonal Avenue after which the route puts you on your way to the beach and seafront. Here the route gets flat and a bit sunny for the next 12-13km's/8miles, before you start your light ascent on the last 4km's/2.5miles to the finish line, back to the Spanish Square. The weather is quite good, 15-20 degrees Celsius(60-70 degrees Fahrenheit). The route is very animated, there are lots of people cheering, hitting the drums and other percussion, bands playing, making it really hard not to have fun during the race. I highly recommend it.

It is not an easy race but the route is very nice. Barcelona is a very beautiful city. Even there are not too many people cheering the atmosphere is still awesome. The last two kilometres are very difficult because it is hilly. I have heard that they have changed it for 2019. It is worth running Barcelona

What a beautiful and easy going race. The crowd was amazing and the race is perfectly organised - all of these include the pre-, during- and post race activities. Only one thing that bothered me during the run, coming from a drought endangered country and being attentive to the environment. The water at the water stations which was provided in 400 ml plastic bottles. First of all, the amount of water which was wasted, as nobody drank 400ml of water during the run at each water stations, so people just take a sip and throw out the rest as they run. Second of all, the water being served in plastic bottles. Surely this can rather be supplied in recyclable cups? And even though plastic these days are also being recycled, it could have been in the first place avoided to use the plastic at all, then it also will not be necessary to use any resources to execute the recycling process. How about biodegradable water sachets or something similiar. One thing, which I am sure goes hand in hand with a love for running, is definetly a love for the environment. Thus we should do everything to protect it and reserve the land that we have.

Loved the route, crowds are great, loads of bands along the course and entertainment, well organised. Route is gradual incline and declines all the way through so will hurt towards the end unless you train for this. Would highly recommentd.

Amazing experience in Barcelona Zurich marathon ✨❤️

My First Marathon Was Exceptional. I'm so glad I chose Barcelona. The route, the atmosphere and the organization. All on point.

I am a Marathoner now!

It was a perfect marathon with a flat race route and perfect weather! Barcelona is a magnificent city which is worth to see. The organization is very good: there is enough water and eating stations. I recommend this marathon, especially as the first marathon distance for the marathon collection.