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Barcelona Marathon 2027 opens registration after breaking historic records
Barcelona goes into running mode again. Registration is now open for the 2027 Barcelona Marathon, which will be held on 14 March and will once again turn the city into a major urban circuit where sport, tourism and neighbourhood life mingle throughout the day.
After the record of 32,000 participants in 2026, the organisers expect to take a further step and exceed that figure. The growth is no accident: the race has established itself as one of the fastest in the world, behind only major events such as Chicago, Berlin and London, attracting both elite athletes and recreational runners seeking to improve their times.
The recent momentum has much to do with performances such as that of Fotyen Tesfay Haiylu, who recorded 2:10:53 in the latest edition, a race record and one of the best times on the international scene. Milestones of this kind have raised the race’s prestige and placed Barcelona on the global athletics map.
Beyond the times, the marathon directly affects the city: streets closed, thousands of visitors, full hotels and neighbourhoods rallying around the runners. The atmosphere turns the day into a collective celebration in which residents and participants share the route, applause and effort.
The rise of recreational athletics in Barcelona is also reflected in the growing community of runners who train all year in parks, on beaches and along avenues. The marathon acts as the culmination of that movement and as an international showcase for a city that has incorporated sport into its everyday life.
With its fast course and open atmosphere, the Marató de Barcelona is not only a race: it is an event that reshapes the urban rhythm for one day and reinforces the city’s image as one of Europe’s great running stages.
UPD: The organisers have also specified the practical details for those wishing to register: the start is scheduled for Sunday 14 March 2027 at 8:30, and registration will remain open until 7 March, unless bib numbers sell out earlier. The basic Race Entry fee is tiered between 70 and 100 euros, while runners also registered for the Hyundai Mitja Marató Barcelona 2027 have a specific reduced price for the Marató.