Races Half marathon · Madrid, Spain
Madrid Half Marathon
Madrid Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Madrid, Spain, held each April. A single loop from Paseo de Recoletos up the Castellana to Plaza de Castilla, then back through Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol. A listing describes gentle changes of level and a tough false flat near the end. Usually mild and dry in early April, around 6 to 17°C, with a chance of showers. With Madrid Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 4 April 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Usually mild and dry in early April, around 6 to 17°C, with a chance of showers.
Racing this course well
A single loop from Paseo de Recoletos up the Castellana to Plaza de Castilla, then back through Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol. A listing describes gentle changes of level and a tough false flat near the end.
With Madrid Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the next race were open in November 2026
- Price
- From €35 early, rising to €95 close to race day; non-federated runners add a €4 day licence (2027 race)
Official Madrid Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 4 April 2027
- Start time
- 09:15
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 1:25 to 2:10 in 5-minute steps (2026 edition)
- Also on the day
- 5k
The course in numbers
The Castellana is the main axis out to Plaza de Castilla and the Avenida de América tunnel. The route then turns into the centre via Gran Vía, Sol and Neptuno before the finish on the Paseo del Prado.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Asphalt city streets
- Men's course record
- 59:38 (Ronald Kiprotich Kirui, 2021)
- Women's course record
- 1:07:22 (Winfridah Moraa, 2022)
- Course status
- Course homologated by the Spanish athletics federation (RFEA)
Worth knowing
- Start and finish are both on Paseo de Recoletos, in front of the Biblioteca Nacional.
- The route passes the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the Puerta de Alcalá and Cibeles.
Pick your goal for Madrid
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Asked often
- When is the Madrid Half Marathon?
- The next Madrid Half Marathon is on Sunday 4 April 2027 in Madrid, Spain. It is held each April.
- Is the Madrid Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop from Paseo de Recoletos up the Castellana to Plaza de Castilla, then back through Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol. A listing describes gentle changes of level and a tough false flat near the end.
- How do I enter the Madrid Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the next race were open in November 2026. Price: From €35 early, rising to €95 close to race day; non-federated runners add a €4 day licence (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Madrid Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Madrid — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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