Maratón Donostia - San Sebastián
The Lowdown
The Maratón Donostia - San Sebastián (currently titled the Zurich Maratón San Sebastián under its title sponsor) is Spain's second-oldest marathon and one of Europe's most popular and prestigious road races. The 2026 edition marks its 47th running on Sunday, November 22. The fully urban, flat, sea-level course loops around the iconic La Concha Bay and through the eastern part of the city, showcasing San Sebastián's coastal Basque setting and drawing international runners chasing personal records on fast, certified roads. A 10K race is held alongside the marathon on the same day. The field is capped and historically sells out, with 2026 bib pricing tiered from EUR 59 up to EUR 95 as capacity fills.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
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La Concha Bay
Kursaal Palace
Urumea River
Playa de la Concha promenade
Other distances available during the event weekend:
San Sebastián (Donostia), Basque Country, Spain
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Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 on race day
- Non-RFEA-federated runners must purchase a EUR 5 one-day RFEA license
Required Documents
- Photo ID (DNI for Spanish residents, passport for international runners)
Entry Methods
- Online registration via official site
- Guipuzcoa resident allotment (up to 500 discounted bibs at Tier 1 pricing)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation and bib-transfer policy before registering
Spain's second-oldest marathon; 2026 is the 47th edition
Bib pickup is Friday afternoon and Saturday before race day at Centro Kursaal Elkargunea; no race-day pickup
10K field capped at 4,500 runners with separate tiered pricing (EUR 22-32)
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