Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon
Ibiza, Spain · Saturday 18 April 2026
Held on the island of Ibiza in Spain, this marathon unfolds through a Mediterranean setting where the landscape shifts between pine forests, rural trails, and coastal views. The race culminates along the waterfront promenade of Santa Eulària des Riu, a picturesque town on the northeastern coast where runners will finish as the sun begins its descent toward the sea. The event has become the island's largest sporting gathering, drawing competitors from across the globe who come as much for the experience of running in this setting as for the race itself. The course is a trail marathon with moderate hill work throughout, gaining around 250 meters over the distance with elevation swinging between sea level and about 130 meters above it. Runners should expect rolling terrain rather than sustained climbing, with the hills distributed across the route rather than bunched together. The mix of trail surfaces and undulating profile means this is a race that demands steady effort and good pacing discipline, particularly through the middle miles. The final kilometers will see you descending toward the coast with Mediterranean breezes as company, which can be a welcome relief or a test depending on conditions on the day.
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Adjusted Time
4:40:39
Time difference: +40.6 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain252m
Elevation High131m
Elevation Low-1m
Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon is a full marathon held in Ibiza, Spain, scheduled for Saturday 18 April 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 252m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 131m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 252m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from -1m to 131m above sea level (132m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon 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 Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Santa Eulària Ibiza Marathon 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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