Races Marathon · Málaga, Spain
Málaga Marathon
Málaga Marathon is a flat marathon in Málaga, Spain, held each November or December. A loop from Paseo del Parque that spends long straight stretches beside the sea. The organiser says the current course is flatter and has fewer turns, and an elevation listing shows about 185 m of climbing. Mild and usually dry in November, around 12 to 21°C. Flat courses like Málaga'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 or December
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mild and usually dry in November, around 12 to 21°C.
Racing this course well
A loop from Paseo del Parque that spends long straight stretches beside the sea. The organiser says the current course is flatter and has fewer turns, and an elevation listing shows about 185 m of climbing.
Flat courses like Málaga'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
- Places
- 12,000 runners
Official Málaga Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 08:30
- Time limit
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Also on the day
- half-marathon
The course in numbers
Start and finish are on Paseo del Parque by the university rectorate. The long coastal straights in the middle are the fastest part, and the final kilometres run straight to the finish.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Asphalt city avenues and seafront roads
- Total climb
- 185 m
- Course status
- Course homologated under World Athletics and RFEA rules
Worth knowing
- The marathon and half marathon start together at 08:30 on Paseo del Parque, and the half finishes at Plaza del General Torrijos.
- The 2026 race was held on 8 November, a month earlier than the December date used in 2025.
Pick your goal for Málaga
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 Málaga Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Málaga Marathon?
- It is held each November or December in Málaga, Spain. Check the official Málaga Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Málaga Marathon course flat?
- A loop from Paseo del Parque that spends long straight stretches beside the sea. The organiser says the current course is flatter and has fewer turns, and an elevation listing shows about 185 m of climbing.
- How do I enter the Málaga Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Málaga Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Málaga Marathon's profile and the November or December 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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