Barcelona Marathon
Barcelona, Spain · Sunday 14 March 2027
The Barcelona Marathon is an annual race held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, covering the standard marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.219 miles), typically in March. The start is located at Passeig de Grà cia or Plaça de Catalunya, with recent formats beginning at 8:30 AM and organized into color-coded corrals to manage waves of runners. The finish is at Plaça d'Espanya. The course is entirely urban and is notable for featuring many of the city's major landmarks and architectural sites.
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Adjusted Time
4:35:45
Time difference: +35.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain156m
Elevation High51m
Elevation Low5m
Weather Forecast
High17°C
Low9°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Barcelona Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 89% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Barcelona Marathon plays about 37 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #131 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #3 of 20 in Spain. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Barcelona Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Barcelona Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:28:45 | +28:45 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:02:23 | +32:23 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:35:45 | +35:45 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:08:56 | +38:56 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:41:58 | +41:58 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:14:54 | +44:54 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:47:46 | +47:46 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Barcelona Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Barcelona Marathon is a full marathon held in Barcelona, Spain. It is scheduled for Sunday 14 March 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 156m of total climbing, with its high point near 51m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Barcelona Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 156m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 9°C to 17°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Barcelona Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Barcelona Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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