Palma Marathon Mallorca
Palma, Spain · Sunday 15 October 2023
This race suits runners who have solid trail experience and don't mind technical footing mixed with elevation gain. The moderately hilly terrain with nearly 330 meters of climbing means you need decent hill fitness and the ability to read uneven ground at pace. If you're training for a road marathon, this won't be your ideal preparation race, but if you've been logging trail miles and want to test yourself on a well-organized course, Palma delivers. The low elevation means you won't be gasping for air, which helps offset the technical demands. The course keeps you engaged with constant rolling terrain that rarely lets you settle into a true rhythm. You'll be managing short climbs and descents throughout the 42 kilometers rather than facing one brutal hill, which can feel deceptively tiring on the legs. The trail surface in Mallorca this time of year means variable conditions. You might encounter loose sections, roots, or rocky patches depending on recent weather, so your foot placement matters. The low elevation swing from sea level to just 35 meters won't give you views of dramatic peaks, but it does mean the climbs are relentless rather than mountainous. Most runners underestimate how much concentration a moderately hilly trail marathon demands compared to a road version. Expect your finish time to be slower than your road marathon equivalent, and plan your pacing accordingly.
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Adjusted Time
4:41:19
Time difference: +41.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain329m
Elevation High35m
Elevation Low0m
Palma Marathon Mallorca 2023 Course Analysis
Palma Marathon Mallorca is a full marathon held in Palma, Spain, scheduled for Sunday 15 October 2023. The course is run on trail surface with 329m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 35m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Palma Marathon Mallorca website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 329m of total elevation gain. The route climbs from 0m to as high as 35m above sea level — a substantial 35m elevation range. Runners should train on hills and plan for a more conservative pacing strategy, especially on the climbs.
Surface Type: Trail
Palma Marathon Mallorca is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Palma Marathon Mallorca?
Our difficulty rating for Palma Marathon Mallorca is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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