Races Marathon · Madrid, Spain
Madrid Marathon
Madrid Marathon is a hilly marathon in Madrid, Spain, held each April. A genuinely hilly course at around 650 metres altitude, with a steep climb out of Casa de Campo near 33 km and a long uphill drag from Atocha to the finish on Paseo de Recoletos. Spring mornings around 8-15C, warming quickly in the sun. Respect Madrid Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Spring mornings around 8-15C, warming quickly in the sun.
Racing this course well
A genuinely hilly course at around 650 metres altitude, with a steep climb out of Casa de Campo near 33 km and a long uphill drag from Atocha to the finish on Paseo de Recoletos.
Respect Madrid Marathon's profile: pace the climbs conservatively and practise downhill running — quads fail before lungs here.
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Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon 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 Madrid Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Madrid Marathon?
- It is held each April in Madrid, Spain. Check the official Madrid Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Madrid Marathon course flat?
- A genuinely hilly course at around 650 metres altitude, with a steep climb out of Casa de Campo near 33 km and a long uphill drag from Atocha to the finish on Paseo de Recoletos.
- How should I train for the Madrid Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Madrid Marathon: hilly terrain, April conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Madrid build.
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