Zurich Marato Barcelona (Marathon)
UA
From UTE ASO RPM
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Zurich Marató de Barcelona, taking place on Sunday, March 19, 2023! Organized by UTE ASO RPM, this marathon invites runners from around the globe to explore the vibrant streets of Barcelona while competing in a scenic 42,195 km race. Known for its flat and picturesque route, the Barcelona Marathon is quickly becoming a must-do event in the international running calendar.
As you race through the city, you'll be cheered on by enthusiastic spectators at 54 lively animation points, making this not just a race, but a festive celebration of athleticism and community spirit. In the days leading up to the marathon, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Expo Sports on March 17 and 18, where you can connect with top brands and pick up your bib number and official t-shirt—all for free! Join the excitement and get ready to make memories in Barcelona at this iconic marathon event!
As you race through the city, you'll be cheered on by enthusiastic spectators at 54 lively animation points, making this not just a race, but a festive celebration of athleticism and community spirit. In the days leading up to the marathon, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Expo Sports on March 17 and 18, where you can connect with top brands and pick up your bib number and official t-shirt—all for free! Join the excitement and get ready to make memories in Barcelona at this iconic marathon event!
Zurich Marato Barcelona (Marathon)
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4.73 reviews
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Jordan Greenfield
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
This was my first marathon and it was a brilliant first one at that. The only issue I found was that there were not enough portaloo's - which obviously meant that they'd fill very quickly..... Urinals were in abundance and this was fine. Generally as an event the organization was very smooth and the appeared seamless. Route is lovely. Weather is great at this time of the year. Barcelona is a aesthetically pleasing place to run. The crowd were really supportive which is always nice. Plenty of refreshments along the way but I would have a few gels in the back pocket. Overall very good experience. I would totally recommend.
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Cliff Maddison
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Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago
Great organisation and what a city to run in !
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Nicola Abreu
Reviewing the 2019 edition · 7 years ago
Barcelona. The warm weather makes this a fabulous spectator event, but does add to the challenge of running 42km.
The course itself is extremely flat which was a bonus. The drinks and fuelling stations were adequately staffed and the segments of oranges were the best thing I have ever tasted (I had just ran 30km so maybe I'm not actually fit to judge that).
The event was well organised and the expo was definitely worth a visit.
Finally, the all important medal was beautifully designed.
We stayed at the B Hotel which was reasonably priced and literally across the road from the start/finish line and the expo.
The course itself is extremely flat which was a bonus. The drinks and fuelling stations were adequately staffed and the segments of oranges were the best thing I have ever tasted (I had just ran 30km so maybe I'm not actually fit to judge that).
The event was well organised and the expo was definitely worth a visit.
Finally, the all important medal was beautifully designed.
We stayed at the B Hotel which was reasonably priced and literally across the road from the start/finish line and the expo.
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Event information
The course of the Zurich Marató Barcelona is, according to the runners who have participated, one of the most spectacular in the world and has been designed with the intention that you live a magical experience in each of your strides. Its circuit, entirely urban, runs through the heart of a cosmopolitan, open and active city. The modernist legacy of Gaudí, the characteristic organization of his Eixample, the Camp Nou or a dedicated public, will force you to raise your head if you do not want to miss a detail of one of the most special cities in the world, Barcelona.
Race T-shirt
Finishers Medal
Finishers Medal
Date:
March 17 and 18, 2023
Time:
10am to 8pm
Place:
Fira de Barcelona in Montjuïc. Pavilion 7 close to the Columnes de Puig i Cadafalch
Access:
Free access
The biggest sports show in Spain
The Expo Sports is the place to be for participants in the Zurich Marató Barcelona and anyone who loves running and sport in general. It is a two-day event showcasing the latest products and services of the leading brands of the sector. Admission is free, so your friends, family and training companions can come even if they have not signed up for the marathon. We look forward to seeing you!
Stands
Expo Sports features running, triathlon, trail running and nutrition brands, national and international events and a wide range of health and fitness products and services. These leading brands come to showcase their products and accessories and have teams of professionals ready to answer your questions. It is a great occasion to see what brands are launching.
How to get there
The Expo Sports will take place in the Fira de Barcelona venue in Montjuïc, on Avinguda Maria Cristina. It is a unique and well communicated location with great public transport net. Here are the best options to travel there:
Metro:
The organization has reached an agreement with TMB to increase the frequency of metros during the morning of the event.
L1 Red:
Estació Espanya
L3 Green:
Estació Espanya
Cercanias:
Espanya Station:
A pie a 15 minutos por Tarragona Street
Ferrocarrils Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC):
Espanya Station:
On foot 15 minutes down Calle Tarragona
Bus:
The following lines pass through Plaça Espanya:
13. 23. 37. 46. 50. 65. 79. 91. 150. 165 and V7
March 17 and 18, 2023
Time:
10am to 8pm
Place:
Fira de Barcelona in Montjuïc. Pavilion 7 close to the Columnes de Puig i Cadafalch
Access:
Free access
The biggest sports show in Spain
The Expo Sports is the place to be for participants in the Zurich Marató Barcelona and anyone who loves running and sport in general. It is a two-day event showcasing the latest products and services of the leading brands of the sector. Admission is free, so your friends, family and training companions can come even if they have not signed up for the marathon. We look forward to seeing you!
Stands
Expo Sports features running, triathlon, trail running and nutrition brands, national and international events and a wide range of health and fitness products and services. These leading brands come to showcase their products and accessories and have teams of professionals ready to answer your questions. It is a great occasion to see what brands are launching.
How to get there
The Expo Sports will take place in the Fira de Barcelona venue in Montjuïc, on Avinguda Maria Cristina. It is a unique and well communicated location with great public transport net. Here are the best options to travel there:
Metro:
The organization has reached an agreement with TMB to increase the frequency of metros during the morning of the event.
L1 Red:
Estació Espanya
L3 Green:
Estació Espanya
Cercanias:
Espanya Station:
A pie a 15 minutos por Tarragona Street
Ferrocarrils Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC):
Espanya Station:
On foot 15 minutes down Calle Tarragona
Bus:
The following lines pass through Plaça Espanya:
13. 23. 37. 46. 50. 65. 79. 91. 150. 165 and V7
Where:
Fira de Barcelona, pavilion nº7 next to the Puig i Cadafalch Columns
Date:
March 19, 2023
Opening times:
From 6:30h to 8:15h
Where can I leave my change of clothes and personal items?
You can drop off your belongings in Italian Pavilion (Fira de Barcelona, Montjuïc) venue from 6:30 to 8:15 am on the day of the race. Access from Carrer Rius i Taulet.
It is a good idea to go to the left-luggage service well in advance to avoid getting caught up in the last-minute rush for no good reason. Important! Head to the venue with your race clothes on, the race number on your T-shirt and your bag identified with the corresponding receipt.
You can retrieve your belongings from the left-luggage service from 09:30am to 3pm.
Shower service
There will be a bus service that will take you to the showers located in the Picornell swimming pools. Starting point and return to Av. Rius i Taulet with C / de México.
Fira de Barcelona, pavilion nº7 next to the Puig i Cadafalch Columns
Date:
March 19, 2023
Opening times:
From 6:30h to 8:15h
Where can I leave my change of clothes and personal items?
You can drop off your belongings in Italian Pavilion (Fira de Barcelona, Montjuïc) venue from 6:30 to 8:15 am on the day of the race. Access from Carrer Rius i Taulet.
It is a good idea to go to the left-luggage service well in advance to avoid getting caught up in the last-minute rush for no good reason. Important! Head to the venue with your race clothes on, the race number on your T-shirt and your bag identified with the corresponding receipt.
You can retrieve your belongings from the left-luggage service from 09:30am to 3pm.
Shower service
There will be a bus service that will take you to the showers located in the Picornell swimming pools. Starting point and return to Av. Rius i Taulet with C / de México.
You can do it at the time of registering for the race or at the Expo Sports itself, the days before both Friday and Saturday in their opening hours.
If you hire the service at the Feria del corredor, at the "Medal Engraving" stand, we will give you a bracelet that you must wear on the day of the test. (price 8€)
Remember to wear the booking confirmation wristband on the day of the race - you are going to need it to access the service.
If you hire the service at the Feria del corredor, at the "Medal Engraving" stand, we will give you a bracelet that you must wear on the day of the test. (price 8€)
Remember to wear the booking confirmation wristband on the day of the race - you are going to need it to access the service.
If you want an unforgettable memory of your participation in the Zurich Marató Barcelona, you can book your photo pack, which will allow you to remember your participation in the Barcelona marathon forever. (price 34€)
Professional and spectacular photos from different emblematic sections of the route, ending at the finish line, on Avenida Mª Cristina.
Professional and spectacular photos from different emblematic sections of the route, ending at the finish line, on Avenida Mª Cristina.
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Organiser's description
Discover Barcelona through a magic experience, the Zurich Marató de Barcelona. The course is one of the most attractive in Europe because of the route and the citizens who take the streets during the day to cheer the runners. The level of the organization, the favourable climatology that characterizes Barcelona combined with a fully urban circuit that passes through the main landmarks of great interest for the runner are the key facts of this race.
The Barcelona Marathon is a 42,195 km running race which is becoming a popular classic on the international marathon calendar. It has been run since 1977 on a flat and scenic route through some beautiful landmarks. Barcelona city plays host to an annual marathon that sees the city inundated with runners from all over the world. Barcelona Marathon is fast approaching and if you plan on competing you will need to think about registering soon.
Once you’ve sent off that application, there’s no turning back and you will need to get started on your training. There will be 54 animation points all along the route of the race, addressed to the spectators, several ludic activities so that the public cheers on in a festive way the participants of the test, and enjoys the maximum possible the athletic journey.
Finally during the previous days of the event, 17 and 18 march, you will be able to visit the Expo Sports, the main sports fair in Spain with the most named brands in a 18.000m2 exhibition area. Its for free and there you will be able to pick up your bib number and official t-shirt.
The Barcelona Marathon is a 42,195 km running race which is becoming a popular classic on the international marathon calendar. It has been run since 1977 on a flat and scenic route through some beautiful landmarks. Barcelona city plays host to an annual marathon that sees the city inundated with runners from all over the world. Barcelona Marathon is fast approaching and if you plan on competing you will need to think about registering soon.
Once you’ve sent off that application, there’s no turning back and you will need to get started on your training. There will be 54 animation points all along the route of the race, addressed to the spectators, several ludic activities so that the public cheers on in a festive way the participants of the test, and enjoys the maximum possible the athletic journey.
Finally during the previous days of the event, 17 and 18 march, you will be able to visit the Expo Sports, the main sports fair in Spain with the most named brands in a 18.000m2 exhibition area. Its for free and there you will be able to pick up your bib number and official t-shirt.
Location
Plaza de España, Barcelona, España
Zurich Marato Barcelona (Marathon)
UA
UTE ASO RPM
On Find a Race
Since
2019
Events
8
Avg. review
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