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eDreams Barcelona Half Marathon 2025

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The event in a few words

👨‍✈️ The entire team at Finishers Airlines ✈️ is thrilled to welcome you aboard this flight towards the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona. Upon your arrival, expect an outdoor temperature of 15°C ☀️. The sky is forecasted to remain clear and sunny throughout your journey 😎 Welcome to Barcelona! 

Come join us as we head towards the capital of Catalonia, in Spain 🇪🇸, for a truly unique and spectacular event ✨, which celebrates its 33rd anniversary 🎂 : the Barcelona Half Marathon. Taking place in February, this iconic race attracts over 23,000 participants from around the globe 🌏. Many Finishers come to tread the sunny streets of Gaudí’s city 🎨, aiming to overcome the legendary challenge of 21.0975 km. Here, not only will the course unveil some of the city's most beautiful monuments, but you'll find a fairly flat route 📏, through the heart of the city 💗 and along its seaside, awaiting you. And don’t worry: there’s no climbing up the Parc Güell involved 😮‍💨. In fact, the course is so flat it’s perfect for attempting to break the record of 58 minutes and 53 seconds set by Kenyan Charles Langat in 2023 🚀. Or, you might just try to beat your own record... That might be more feasible 😅.

Un, dos, tres - un pasito pa'lante María 🎵 -, let’s go! Your race will start in front of the magnificent Parc de la Ciutadella ⛲️, right in the city center 🌆. Then, you’ll race the first kilometers towards ➡️ Plaça Colom, where you can marvel at the famous Christopher Columbus Column 👀. Although, you won’t have time to take the elevator inside and enjoy the view over La Rambla, but you can always come back after the race 😉. Then, after a long straight stretch (you’ll soon understand why the Barcelona half marathon is famed for its speed 💨), you’ll glimpse the Plaça Espanya and its impressive arena, now transformed into a massive shopping center 🛍️. But there’s no time for shopping 🙅, as the next highlight is passing by El Arco del Triunfo 🏆, Spain’s own Triumphal Arch, located at km 7, which you’ll approach after a straight 2.5 km stretch. After a quick loop around the Parc de la Ciutadella 🌳, you’ll head down Carrer del Perú, from where you’ll see the Torre Glories 👆.

A new straight path will give you the chance to sprint, leading you to Rambla Prim. At the end of it, stands the Edifici Fòrum, a striking triangular building 📐, situated by the seaside 🌊. No time for a dip! 🏊 Besides, it won’t be warmer than 15°C! 😂 You’ll make a quick detour along Diagonal Street before returning to the Forum 📍 and hugging the coastline for nearly 4 km, along the Passeig Garcia Faria and the Avenue du Litoral 🏃‍♀️. At the end of the promenade, the famous skyscrapers of Barcelona, the Tour Mapfre and its cousin the Tour Hôtel Arts will come into view. By then, you’re almost done, with just one last kilometer to go before crossing the finish line 🏁 at the entrance of the Parc de la Ciutadella! 😻 What? Over already? 😳 Yes, this Barcelona half-marathon will fly by! Nearly 13 associations and 650 volunteers will be there to cheer you on 👏, with no less than 24 stands to motivate you with Barcelona vibes 💃.

So, what’s the plan afterwards? Because yes, running the 21 km of Barcelona is great, but you might as well take the chance to explore the city! 😌 Among the must-sees, you simply must visit the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous basilica, the Parc Güell, a marvelous place combining architecture and nature, and the Port Olímpic marina ⚓️ and its beaches 🏖. Of course, you can’t leave the Catalan capital without trying some of its culinary specialties 😋.

Don’t forget your running shoes and get ready for landing! 👟

4 reasons to join this race

A flat route through the heart of the city 🏃
What's your personal best in a half marathon? ⏱ Here in Barcelona, it's the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and aim to exceed your limits. A flat course right in the city center, close to the sea, awaits you without much difficulty. It's time to smash your record! 🏃
The chance to explore (or rediscover) Gaudí's city 🇪🇸
The famous architect Antoni Gaudí shaped the city, making Barcelona truly one-of-a-kind 😍. Come tread past its most stunning historical monuments and experience the unique charm of this Spanish city.
An ambiance made in Spain 💃
The Barcelona Half Marathon isn’t just known for its flat course and historical monuments; what also adds to the race's allure are the numerous volunteers and supporters cheering you on. Expect music and an incredible atmosphere. Get ready to show off your best dance moves! 🥳
A race open to everyone 💛
The more, the merrier in Barcelona! The event organizers welcome everyone, whether you're running on foot or rolling in a wheelchair ♿. Moreover, you have the opportunity to run for a cause of your choice! What better way to motivate you to push through to the finish?

The distance you'll all agree on

  • Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Elevation gain : 100mD+
  • 25,000+ runners in the last edition

A few more words

13.1 miles… That's what awaits you if you dive into the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona! 🇪🇸 But not just any miles 😜. 13.1 miles of pure joy, journeying through the beautiful city of Barcelona, on a flat course 📏, perfect for a speed challenge 🚀. 

After kicking off (and finishing) in front of Parc de la Ciutadella, you will embark on an exploration of the city 🏙️ and some of its most beautiful historic monuments: the Columbus Monument, Plaça de Espanya, and even the Arch of Triumph 😍. You will also pass close to the Plaça de Catalunya and the Sagrada Família, and you will tread Barcelona's grandest avenues: Avenida del Paralelo, Avenida del Litoral, and Avenida Diagonal. Your final miles will be flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, cheered on by the many supporters 📣 and volunteers who come out for the event! 

After the effort, it's time for comfort 😌. Swimming, cocktails, and tapas are all part of the fun! Vamos! 🏃‍♀️

Any more questions?

Bibs can be collected at Fira de Barcelona, Pavilion 7 during the Expo Sports, on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 2 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, February 10, from 10 AM to 8 PM.

Expect cool, sunny weather in Barcelona in February. However, there's a slight chance of getting wet from the rain or chilled by the wind. But generally, it's the sun that will accompany you along the marathon's route. So, dress accordingly and come enjoy the Spanish weather!

Barcelona, being a popular tourist destination, offers a plethora of lodging options to fit any budget, easily found online. You can also reach out to the event's official travel agency, Viajes el Corte Inglés, at the following email: ventedemaraton@viajeseci.es

The flexibility option allows you to cancel your participation without reason, up to 15 days before the race, with a refund of the bib. Beyond this date, it won't be possible to request a refund. The refund of the bib fee (excluding reservation fees, flexibility option fees, and paid options) will occur between 3 and 5 days after the eDreams Half-Marathon of Barcelona.

If you wish to cancel your participation, please contact us at: contact@finishers.com

The race begins at 8:30 AM on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in the gentle autumnal morning of Barcelona. This leaves you the entire afternoon to enjoy the city and its beaches as a reward for your effort.

The start is organized in waves identified by a unique color, and only those who possess the bib number corresponding to the color of the wave will be allowed access.

The best way to reach the event is by using public transport, specifically line 1, and getting off at the Arc de Triomf stop.

Over 24 entertainment stations will be organized along the route to cheer you on and create an incredible atmosphere! You can also leave your belongings in the cloakroom before starting and enjoy a session of electrostimulation after your run (booking required at the village beforehand).

The organizers have everything covered with refreshment stations offering fruits and energy drinks every 5 km.

You can indeed run for a cause close to your heart as the organizers allow you to support a charitable organization through the collaborative fundraising platform, migranodearena.org. To do so, you need to create and lead a crowdfunding campaign on migranodearena.org and collect a minimum of 500€. The collected amount will be transferred to the organization you have chosen to support.

You need to be at least 18 years old on the day of the race to participate. Minors aged 16 can participate if they have parental consent.

Yes, athletes with disabilities are welcome to participate:

  • If you are visually impaired: You can register online. Participants will start from the first wave. To be classified and receive the award for visually impaired runners, it is necessary to attach a copy of the handicap accreditation card to promocioesportiva2@bcn.cat after registering. Guides will go without a chip and must be properly identified, by registering at info@zurichmaratobarcelona.es, indicating their details (first and last name, ID card, date of birth, personal phone number, and email address).

  • If you have an intellectual disability: You can register online. Participants will start from the first wave. To benefit from the classification and awards for intellectual disabilities, it is necessary to attach a copy of the accreditation card of the disability to promocioesportiva2@bcn.cat after completing the online registration.

  • If you are in a wheelchair: You can register online. It is necessary to be at the starting line one hour before the race begins. It is essential to contact the organization at info@edreamsmitjabarcelona.es

You have 2h45 to complete the course.

  • Phase 1: from 1 to 10,000 registrants: 32€

  • Phase 2: from 10,001 to 20,000 registrants: 36€

Registrations will be open until Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 11:59 PM or until the maximum number of 20,000 registrations is reached for safety reasons.

You can collect your bib on Friday, March 9, 2024, and Saturday, March 10, 2024, at Expo Sports. You must present your email with the bib number and an official ID.

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