Zurich Marato Barcelona

Held in Barcelona, Spain in March 2024, this full marathon takes runners through the city and its surrounding areas. The course unfolds across a trail surface, keeping participants off road for the entire 42.2 kilometre distance. Barcelona's coastal Mediterranean setting provides the backdrop, with elevations ranging between 2 and 35 metres above sea level as runners move through the urban and peri-urban landscape. The course is characterised by gently rolling terrain with minimal overall elevation gain, making it a relatively forgiving route for a full marathon. Runners should expect a mix of flat sections broken up by subtle undulations rather than any sustained climbing. The trail surface demands slightly more attention than road running, particularly around foot placement, though the modest elevation profile means energy conservation is more about pacing than battling steep grades. This is the kind of course where consistent effort counts more than raw power.