Races 10K · Barcelona, Spain
Cursa Bombers Barcelona
Cursa Bombers Barcelona is a flat 10K in Barcelona, Spain, held each November. A fast city route from Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera through Gran Via, Paral·lel, Passeig de Colom, Passeig de Sant Joan, Carrer de Casp and Via Laietana. It is described as wide and very flat. Early November in Barcelona is usually dry and mild at the morning start, around 9 to 18°C. Flat courses like Barcelona's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Early November in Barcelona is usually dry and mild at the morning start, around 9 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
A fast city route from Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera through Gran Via, Paral·lel, Passeig de Colom, Passeig de Sant Joan, Carrer de Casp and Via Laietana. It is described as wide and very flat.
Flat courses like Barcelona's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- €16 for the first 5,000 bibs, then €18 and €20, plus a €1.99 fee (2026 race)
- Places
- 15,000 runners
Official Cursa Bombers Barcelona site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:50
- Time limit
- 1 hour 30 minutes from the start of the last corral
The course in numbers
The route finishes by returning along Via Laietana to Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera. The organiser highlights Via Laietana as a section for fast times.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- City streets
- Men's course record
- 27:04 (Josphat Menjo, 2010)
- Women's course record
- 31:25 (Irene Kwambai, 2005)
- Course status
- Certified by the Spanish athletics federation (RFEA)
Worth knowing
- Several hundred firefighters run in full kit carrying more than 20 kg.
- Runners start in coloured corrals by time, with a separate corral for the Catalan championship.
- The minimum age is 16, with parental consent under 18.
Pick your goal for Barcelona
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Cursa Bombers Barcelona.
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Asked often
- When is the Cursa Bombers Barcelona?
- It is held each November in Barcelona, Spain. Check the official Cursa Bombers Barcelona site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Cursa Bombers Barcelona course flat?
- A fast city route from Avinguda del Marquès de l'Argentera through Gran Via, Paral·lel, Passeig de Colom, Passeig de Sant Joan, Carrer de Casp and Via Laietana. It is described as wide and very flat.
- How do I enter the Cursa Bombers Barcelona?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: €16 for the first 5,000 bibs, then €18 and €20, plus a €1.99 fee (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Cursa Bombers Barcelona?
- Match your preparation to Cursa Bombers Barcelona's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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