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Autumn leaves, grazing deer and a royal hunting lodge on the horizon.
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Barcelona Marathon
Palm-lined boulevards, Gaudí on the skyline, a city that turns out for you.
Barcelona, Spain Sunday 18 October 2026
Why you might love it
- 01
A course that tours every landmark you'd want to see anyway
- 02
Autumn temperatures made for running
- 03
Sea air at the finish and a weekend of tapas to recover
Who this suits
First marathoners who want a big-city feelPB chasersRunners who like a race-cation
Getting ready
Preparation
A sixteen-week block from June. Long runs build to 32 km; the summer swim and trail days keep your body fresh for it.
In your Race Year
October — Barcelona Marathon
The finale. Everything earlier in the year is quietly building towards this start line.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
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A bigger challenge to keep in mind for later — epic, and one people talk about for years.
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Same running legs, but on trails instead of roads — slower, wilder, more scenery.
Just an idea, not a plan — your year is yours to shape.
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Finish in the shadow of the Palace of Parliament.
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Golden domes and grand boulevards on a two-lap city 10K.
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