Here are the different marathons and races around Barcelona in chronological order:
1. Sitges Half Marathon (January)
The town of Sitges holds a Half Marathon in which you can can participate in two ways: the Half Marathon (13 miles) and the Quarter Marathon (6.6 miles). Are you ready to get into shape after Christmas?
- When: Mid-January
- Distance: 13 miles or 6.6 miles
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Sitges Half Marathon 2018 Jan 14 Hit the road and join 5000 other runners in the Sitges Half Marathon!
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2. Sant Antoni Run (January)
As usual, the Sant Antoni Run kicks of the year of athletic events in the city of Barcelona in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood, with a distance of 6 miles. A good opportunity to redeem any sins from the past year :)
- When: Mid – End of January
- Distance: 6 miles
- Registration: Here
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3. Barcelona Half Marathon (February)
Anyone can participate in this run of 13 miles. The competition kicks off on Passeig de Pujades close to the Arc de Triomf and goes to the Forùm passing by the beaches.
- When: Mid-February
- Distance: 13 miles
- Start Time: 8:45am
- Registration: Here
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Barcelona Half Marathon 2018 Feb 11 Each year, running enthusiasts participate in Barcelona's Half Marathon.
4. Barcelona Marathon (March)
The Zurich Barcelona Marathon is an important international event that reached 20,000 runners in 2014 and 2015, making it the fourth largest marathon in Europe.
When: Mid-March
Distance: 26 miles
Registration: Here
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Barcelona Marathon Mar 11 Participate, have fun, and triumph in the Barcelona Marathon!
5. Firefighters Run (April)
Firefighters organise this particular run of 6 miles which passes many emblematic places in the city. Don’t miss the opportunity to run together with more than 16,000 runners, admiring the beauty of the city.
- When: April
- Distance: 6 miles
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The Firefighters' Run in Barcelona Apr 28 Participate and win the firefighter race in Barcelona.
6. Ironman Triathlon (May)
This triathlon is called Ironman because its two modalities are for “People of Iron: 146 miles or 70 miles”. In the Barcelona Triathlon in October, you can do 8 miles, 16 miles or 31 miles.
- When: End of May
- Distance: 146 miles or 70 miles
- Registration: Here
7. Curse de la Mercè (September)
The Mercè Run is one of the most popular activities in the city and is celebrated around the time of La Mercè – a popular event in Barcelona. It is also for charity, working with various organisations such as UNICEF and associations who conduct research to find cures for diseases…
- When: September
- Distance: 6 miles
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The Mercè Run (Cursa de la Mercè) 2017 Sep 17 One of the most popular runs in the city... Are you ready to run for charity?
8. Barcelona Triathlon (October)
Swimming, cycling and running. Are you ready?
- When: October
- Distance: 32 miles, 16 miles or 8 miles
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Barcelona Triathlon 2017 Oct 08 Swimming, cycling, and running through the beaches of Barcelona!
9. Buff Epic Run (December)
This is the craziest run in Barcelona. Runners who participate in this event will run 5 miles and will face various obstacles… dressed up! Think of an original and comfortable outfit because there are prizes for the best costumes!
- When: Mid-December
- Distance: 5 miles
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Buff Epic Run Barcelona Dec 16 Take out your craziest costume and participate in the craziest race in Barcelona!
10. Colour Run
This is race in which the goal is not to excel, but to have fun and enjoy it. 3 miles of laughter, paint and music.
- When: Depends on the year
- Distance: 3 miles
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The Color Run Barcelona 2017 Oct 01 1 October 2017 sees Barcelona celebrate The Color Run. It's fun; don't miss it!
You can also go running on your own. Barcelona is full of nice place to run (Park Güell, Ciutadella, Montjüic…) or the beach (Barceloneta, Puerto Olímpico...)
