Malaga Marathon (Generali Maratón Málaga) 2025
See more about the offers- Next event : Sun, December 14, 2025Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, December 15, 2024
The event in a few words
Craving sunshine, cocktails, tapas, and a good run? 🏃♂️
Put on your sneakers and book your tickets to Malaga, one of the eight provinces of Andalusia where the average annual temperature is 18°C, boasting glorious sunshine for some 300 days a year! 😎 So, even if the marathon is in December, you'll enjoy a pleasant climate as you traverse the historic center and sandy expanses... Head to Spain 🇪🇸 to partake in a marathon that's sure to whet your appetite before the Christmas festivities: the Malaga Marathon (or Generali Maratón Málaga)! But not to worry, there's also a half-marathon 😉.
As a World Athletic Labelled event, it's considered one of the premier road races worldwide thanks to its beauty, organization quality, and the level of its athletes 😍. Clearly, the Malaga Marathon is a must-do for all sports enthusiasts who love urban and modern circuits, all within a relatively flat and high-performance-friendly course! 😌 Featuring two races, a 21 km and a 42 km, this competition combines comfort and self-improvement with a serene seaside view and impressive performers 🏋️. The bonus of this race is its charitable aspect: for each participant, €1 is donated to the Ochotumbao Foundation, which works to improve the lives of the underprivileged, animal protection, and environmental conservation across Spain 👏.
The grand course starts and finishes at the Paseo del Parque, a stunning avenue brimming with greenery where you'll run along the harbor for over 800 m ⚓️. This marks the beginning of an intense journey through an idyllic setting 😍. Along the way, you'll pass by a plethora of monuments and diverse landscapes, including the iconic Malagueta Bullring (inaugurated in the late 19th century) and the famous Plaza de la Merced, one of the city's most celebrated squares 💫. But wait! You'll have plenty of time to explore the city's most beautiful sights at the end, like the Levante Dam, stretching 1,235 m long! 😯
We know, the only way to keep going is by reminding yourself of the sweet reward at the end! 😅 And the capital of the Costa del Sol gets it! It offers a wide variety of culinary delights to tempt your taste buds 🤤. And since it's December, it's also Christmas! Take the opportunity to do some shopping at the iconic Marques de Larios, with its variety of stores, cafes, and famous lights 🤩.
So, all in all, a great way to end the year, right? 😏
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
Half Marathon
Kids
- Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 120mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
You're set for one of the last marathons in Spain of the year: Malaga! 😎
Starting from the Paseo del Parque, next to the Parque de Malaga 🌳, you'll embark on a delightful and refreshing 42 km journey! 🌡️ After a good warm-up among fellow runners, keep your eyes wide open as you'll pass by many landmarks! 👀 Starting off with a straight line in the shade of trees, you'll cross the Puente de Tetuan over the Guadalmedina River 💦. Warm up with a two-kilometer loop 🦵 and once you're on the Avenida de la Rosaleda, you'll take the Puente de la Misericordia. Head straight to the Félix Fernandez Lopez de Uralde Gardens and then to Plaza de la Solidaridad. You'll then hit the docks, running along one of the city's main arteries, passing by the Parque de Malaga again!
After looping around the Centre Pompidou, you'll run to the end of the pier 🚤. We advise against diving in, as the water temperature might not be to your liking 🥶. Time to turn around and find some warmth by the beach! 🌞 You'll run along the beach of Malagueta, Caleta, Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo, Acacias, and finally El Palo Beach 🏖️. No running in the sand; you'll have the ocean view from the road!
You’ll head back the same way to reach Parque de Malaga 🌱 again. You'll cross to the other side and take a 4 km detour north. Parque Martiricos, Football Museum, and La Rosaleda Stadium 🏟️: football fans will be pleased! ⚽️ Back at the docks, you'll start your final loop 🔁, this time heading south. You'll run past the beaches of San Andres, Misericordia, and Sacaba Beach, making a quick detour to the Malaga Stadium and the Palace of Sports 💪. All that's left is a final stretch to the finish line under the same arch that marked your start, Paseo del Parque! 🏁
Marathon VIP
Road Running- Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 120mD+
Half Marathon
Road Running- Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 60mD+
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
You're set for one of the last half-marathons in Spain of the year: Malaga! 😎
Starting from the Paseo del Parque, right next to the Malaga Park 🌳, you'll embark on a 21 km journey of joy and freshness! 🌡️ After a good warm-up among fellow runners, keep your eyes wide open as you'll pass by numerous landmarks! 👀 The straight start under the shade of trees leads you over the Tetuan Bridge, spanning the Guadalmedina River 💦. A short two-kilometer loop will get you into rhythm 🦵, and once on the Avenue de la Rosaleda, you'll cross the Bridge of Mercy. Head towards the Félix Fernandez Lopez de Uralde Gardens and then to Solidarity Square. You'll continue along the docks, treading one of the city's main avenues to pass by the Malaga Park again!
After circling the Pompidou Center, you'll run to the end of the pier 🚤. We advise against diving in, as the water might be chillier than you'd like 🥶. Time for a U-turn, as you'll find some warmth along the beach! 🌞 You'll run along the beach of La Malagueta, La Caleta, Baños del Carmen, Pedregalejo, Los Acacias, and finally El Palo beach 🏖️. No running in the sand here; you'll have a stunning sea view from the road!
Then you'll retrace your steps to cross the finish line at the Monument to Ruben Dario, under the watchful gaze of the Castle of Gibralfaro! 🏰
Semi-Marathon VIP
Road Running- Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 60mD+
For the younger ones, a Kids Run is scheduled on Sunday with a start time of 12:30 PM 🕧.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your race bib at the Marathon Expo located at the Malaga Port Cruise Terminal:
on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM
on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM
The race will start on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 8:30 AM, on the Paseo del Parque in front of Malaga City Hall.
The Marathon is open to participants aged 18 and over.
There will be a cloakroom service available where runners can store their belongings, but the organization will not be responsible for items deposited there.
The race starts at 8:30 AM and the maximum time to complete the marathon is 5 hours and 30 minutes from the official start, meaning the finish line will close at 2:00 PM.
For the half marathon, the event starts at 8:30 AM with a maximum time of 2 hours and 45 minutes from the official start, so the finish line will close at 11:15 AM.
However, you will need to pass certain checkpoints:
km 5: 00:39:05
km 10: 1:18:10
km 15: 1:57:15
km 20: 2:36:00
km 25: 3:15:25
km 30: 3:54:30
km 35: 4:33:35
km 40: 5:12:40
Refreshments will be available for runners along the course and in the designated post-finish area. Water and isotonic drinks will be available at kilometers 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40. There will also be solid food stations at certain points after kilometer 20.
The top 5 women and the top 5 men in the overall ranking will receive the following prizes:
1st place: €3,000
2nd place: €2,000
3rd place: €1,000
4th place: €700
5th place: €500
All participants will receive a medal upon finishing.
You can contact the organizers via email: info@generalimaratonmalaga.com
You can check the race rules here
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