Madrid Marathon 2027

Madrid isn't just about soccer! 😌 There's also the marathon 🏃‍♀️, which has earned the gold label 🏅 from the World Athletics Federation and stands out as one of the biggest running events in Spain 🇪🇦. The icing on the cake: it's now part of the prestigious Rock’n’roll Marathon Series circuit, a collection of events across about ten countries, featuring routes dotted with concerts 🎶, shows 🎭, and lively refreshment stations 🥳. So, expect a feast for your legs, eyes, and ears as you race through the heart of the Spanish capital! 😍 We're looking forward to seeing you next April, when the beautiful weather arrives, for the 46th edition of the Madrid Marathon.

Located in the heart of Spain, Madrid thrives to the rhythm of fans from two globally renowned soccer clubs - Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid 🙌. While the city has a deep-rooted football culture ⚽, it's also a major economic hub in Southern Europe and a cultural hotspot. Several world-renowned museums 🏛️, like the Prado, the Reina Sofia 👑, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza 🖼️, add to Madrid's charm, along with its cosmopolitan vibe, historical sites 📖 (Plaza Mayor, the impressive Royal Palace 🤴, and the Almudena Cathedral ⛪), ultra-modern districts (including the business district with its skyscrapers 🏙️), bustling shopping avenues 🛍️, vast green spaces 🌲 like the Retiro Park, the Royal Botanical Garden, and the Campo del Moro Garden 🌼. And what about the movida? Ah, the infamous creative cultural movement that livens up Madrid's nights… ✨😏 While the nightlife might not be the best pre-marathon activity 😅, it's definitely worth exploring post-race: you simply must drag your tired feet to century-old bistros for some delicious tapas 😋 and wander through the vibrant neighborhoods under the starlit sky 🌟🌃.

So, what about the running? The organizers of the Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Marathon have indeed pulled off a masterstroke (pun intended 😂): offering a comprehensive tour of the city and a range of distances for all runners 🤩. While the Madrid marathon, established in 1978, remains the crown jewel, you can also opt for the Madrid half-marathon (introduced in 2012) or the 10 km 🤏 (added in 2010). According to previous participants (and there were many, with 38,000 runners from around the globe in 2023 🌎), these well-organized events showcase landmarks like the National Library 📚, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium 🏟️, the Cuatro Torres 🌆, the Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, the Casa de Campo, and the Buen Retiro Park ⛲. And because not just anyone makes it into the Rock’n’roll Marathon Series 🎸, rest assured the routes feature live bands and performances 🔊🎊 that might just make you forget the courses aren't as flat as a soccer field (360 m of elevation gain for the marathon... Yes, it's going to be tough! 🙄). You can also expect the support of thousands of spectators 👀 cheering you on with Iberian fervor. Let’s rock in Spanish on Sunday, April 27, 2025 ! 📍

Oh, and one more thing: once you've crossed the finish line 🏁, make sure to recover in one of the city's tapas bars 😊. Go easy on the cerveza 🍻 and local white wines 🍷, but don’t hesitate to try the famous cocido de tres vuelcos (stew), soldaditos de Pavia (breaded cod sticks), or bartolillos (cream-filled pastries 🤤) to replenish your energy (and calories! 🫄). And if you're utterly exhausted, there's always a tourist bus 🚌 that can take you to the most famous spots in the city, in case you didn’t have the chance to admire them during the race… 😜