Barcelona prepares for road closures and diversions for the Mitja Marató 2026

On Sunday 15 February, the Mitja Marató will transform mobility in Barcelona. Dozens of bus routes will be altered. The metro will be the best way to get around that day. Check how you’ll be affected and plan your journeys.

This coming Sunday, Barcelona will see a morning of changes to mobility that will affect thousands of people. The 36th Mitja Marató will require changes to 39 bus routes and will disrupt traffic across much of the city between 8:30 and 15:30. If you’re planning to travel, the metro will be your best option to avoid unexpected delays.

The race will start at 8:30 on Passeig Picasso, and from that moment, surface traffic will be affected on the main roads along the route. The course will pass through iconic spots such as Gran Via, Paral·lel, Diagonal and the seafront, affecting residents, visitors and those working on Sunday alike.

Bus lines D20, D50, H12, H14, H16, V9, V11, V13, V15, V17, V19, V21, V23, V25, V27, V29, V31, X3, 6, 7, 13, 19, 21, 22, 24, 39, 47, 54, 55, 59, 63, 67, 120, 121, 136, 141, 192 and the Vermella y Blava del Bus Turístic routes will have their service altered or limited during the race. In addition, the T4, T5 and T6 del Trambesòs lines will also experience temporary interruptions.

To help people get around, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) recommends using the metro to reach the city centre and the start area, especially via Arc de Triomf (L1) and Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica (L4) stations. Organisers have arranged for 36,000 free single tickets to be given to runners, which can be collected with the participant’s pack, further encouraging the use of public transport during the event.

Anyone needing up-to-date information on diversions, incidents or alternatives can check the TMB website, the official race page or the TMB App, which will provide real-time information to help plan journeys.

The Mitja Marató de Barcelona has become one of the city’s biggest running events. Each year it brings together thousands of local and international runners, following a route designed to showcase Barcelona’s urban diversity and open character. The event not only promotes grassroots sport, but also presents a logistical challenge for mobility and public transport, which adapts its services each year to minimise the impact on daily life in the city.