ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid
Madrid, Spain · Sunday 23 April 2023
Held in Madrid, Spain during April, this Rock'n'Roll marathon takes runners through the Spanish capital during spring. The race operates within the city's landscape, where participants experience the local character of Madrid at an elevation ranging between 577 and 729 meters above sea level. The course is run entirely on trail surfaces and presents a moderately hilly profile that demands steady effort throughout the 42.2-kilometer distance. With around 250 meters of elevation gain spread across the route, runners should expect consistent climbing rather than any dramatic pitches. The terrain rewards those with good trail running fitness and requires attention to footing, making this a course that challenges both legs and focus.
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Adjusted Time
4:40:58
Time difference: +41.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain250m
Elevation High729m
Elevation Low577m
ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid 2023 Course Analysis
ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid is a full marathon held in Madrid, Spain, scheduled for Sunday 23 April 2023. The course is run on trail surface with 250m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 729m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid website.
Elevation Profile
With 250m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 577m to 729m above sea level (152m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid 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 ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid?
Our difficulty rating for ZURICH Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid 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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