Maratón de Sevilla
The Lowdown
The Maratón de Sevilla (Zurich Maratón de Sevilla) is one of Spain’s premier winter marathons, first held in the late 20th century and grown into a major international event that routinely attracts elite fields and mass-participation runners. Held each February, the race has built a reputation for fast times and a strong organizational history, serving as a frequently used qualifying opportunity for global marathons. Over the years it has become a staple on the European road-racing calendar and a marquee sporting event for the city of Sevilla. The flat, fast course threads through Sevilla’s most iconic landmarks and along the banks of the Río Guadalquivir, offering sweeping views of historic architecture including the Torre del Oro, the Cathedral area, and the lush parks that line the route. Runners enjoy wide, smooth streets, long sightlines, and several sunlit stretches that help maintain rhythm, making the course attractive for personal bests and qualifying attempts. The atmosphere is festive and distinctly Andalusian: brass bands, local volunteers, and cheering crowds create a warm, lively environment from the start to the finish in central Sevilla. The marathon is AIMS-certified and is recognized as a Boston Marathon qualifying course.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Men's course record lowered at 2024 Maratón de Sevilla
Feb 18, 2024Ethiopia's Teshome Bekele set a new men's course record of 2:04:58 at the 2024 Maratón de Sevilla, improving the previous mark by 12 seconds. The performance was one of the fastest marathon times recorded on Spanish soil that year.
2025 edition records fastest sell-out and largest field in race history
Nov 2, 2025Organizers announced that entries for the 2026 race sold out faster than any previous year, with 18,500 registered runners across all distances — a new participation record for the event. The sell-out was attributed to strong international demand and expanded race-day capacity.
Prize-money increase and expanded elite invitations for 2026
Sep 15, 2025The race announced an increase in elite prize money for the 2026 edition, raising the winner's purse to €30,000 for men and women and allocating additional deep-payout bonuses. Organizers also confirmed invitations extended to several World Marathon Major-level athletes as part of an effort to strengthen the elite field.
This race qualifies for the Boston Marathon
Race Weekend
Other distances available
Notable Landmarks
Plaza de España
Iconic semicircular plaza in Parque de María Luisa often used as a landmark and spectator area on the course
Parque de María Luisa
Large green park that runners pass through/along, providing a scenic tree-lined section
Torre del Oro
13th-century riverside tower on the Guadalquivir that marks a riverside stretch of the route
Puente de Triana (Isabel II Bridge)
Historic bridge connecting Triana and the city center that the course crosses or skirts
Catedral de Sevilla and La Giralda
The cathedral and its famous bell tower form a dramatic city-center landmark visible to runners
Alameda de Hércules
Vibrant public square and boulevard that features in central sections of the marathon
Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla)
Modern wooden structure at Plaza de la Encarnación passed near central course sections
Sevilla, Spain
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Based on nearby accommodations
The race offers a booking portal with partner hotel options
- Must be at least 18 years old on race day
- Valid photo ID (passport or national ID) required for bib collection
- Online registration through the official website is mandatory
- Race bibs are personal and non-transferable
- No cash refunds; transfers allowed only within organizer policy and deadlines
- Participants must accept and comply with the official race rules and anti-doping regulations
- Medical certificate is not mandatory for registration but a medical check and/or clearance is strongly recommended
- Cut-off time for finishing the marathon is 6 hours 30 minutes
- Elite/compound categories require proof of qualifying times or national federation approval
- Wheelchair and handcycle competitors must register in the designated category and meet the specific equipment and safety requirements set by the organizers
- Photo ID (DNI/NIE or passport)
- Medical certificate confirming fitness to participate (suitable for competition)
- Proof of age (birth certificate or ID)
- Signed liability waiver/registration consent form
- Authorisation letter for bib collection (if a third party collects)
- Online Registration
- Elite/Invitation Entry
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator Packages
- Club/Team Entries
Cancellation & Refunds
Policy details
Registrations are final — no refunds after purchase
Bib/name transfers or category changes allowed until 31 January 2026 with a €10 administration fee
Medical deferral to the 2027 edition possible upon presentation of a valid medical certificate (request must be submitted before race day)
The Sevilla Marathon is known as a very flat, fast course that often produces personal bests and attracts an international elite field.
The route runs through Sevilla's historic center and alongside the Guadalquivir River, passing landmarks such as the Giralda, Plaza de España and the Torre del Oro.
Race weekend includes an international running expo, a pre-race pasta party and a popular 1km kids' race, and finishers receive a technical shirt and a commemorative finisher medal.
There are aid stations approximately every 5 km offering water, sports drink and gels, a secure bag-drop at the start/finish area, and organizers recommend using public transport to reach the start due to limited parking in the historic center.
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