Spain combines world-class organization with stunning city and coastal routes. The Madrid Marathon, Barcelona Marathon, Valencia Marathon (one of the fastest courses in the world), and Seville Marathon all consistently rank as Boston-qualifier favorites for American runners — plus the post-race tapas and rioja don’t hurt.
Below is the complete What Race To Run directory of 9 races in Spain — marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, 10Ks, trail races, and ultras across the country. Click any race for course details, registration links, and race-weekend logistics.
Why Race in Spain?
Spain combines world-class organization with stunning city and coastal routes. The Madrid Marathon, Barcelona Marathon, Valencia Marathon (one of the fastest courses in the world), and Seville Marathon all consistently rank as Boston-qualifier favorites for American runners — plus the post-race tapas and rioja don’t hurt.
Where to Race in Spain
Top cities for racing in Spain: San Sebastián (2), Valencia (2), Madrid (2), Málaga (1), Seville (1). Each city offers a different flavor — from flat city-center road races to coastal courses to alpine trail runs.
All Spain Races on WRTR
Every Spain race in our database, sorted by date.
| Race | Date | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generali Maratón de Málaga | 2026-11-08 | Málaga, Spain | Road Races |
| Behobia – San Sebastián | 2026-11-08 | San Sebastián, Spain | Road Races |
| San Sebastian Marathon (Zurich Maratón Donostia San Sebastián) | 2026-11-22 | San Sebastián, Spain | Road Races |
| Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich | 2026-12-06 | Valencia, Spain | Road Races |
| Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich | 2026-12-06 | Valencia, Spain | Road Races |
| Zurich Maratón de Sevilla | 2027-02-21 | Seville, Spain | Road Races |
| Zurich Marató Barcelona | 2027-03-14 | Barcelona, Spain | Road Races |
| Movistar Madrid Medio Maratón | 2027-04-04 | Madrid, Spain | Road Races |
| Zurich Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Madrid | 2027-04-25 | Madrid, Spain | Road Races |
Planning a Trip to Race in Spain?
Destination racing in Spain works best when you arrive 2-3 days early to acclimate to time-zone shifts and recover from travel. Most popular Spain marathons fill nearby hotels 4-6 months ahead, so register and book accommodation in the same week. Check each event page for entry deadlines, qualifying times where applicable, and any visa requirements for international visitors.
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