Running events in Barcelona (2023)
To save you time, and help you find your perfect running event in Barcelona, I made an overview of all the events this city has to offer. I hope it will motivate you to join and enjoy (at least) one of them!
Exploring the running scene in Barcelona
When I moved to Barcelona pre-summer this year (2023) I was not aware of the amazing running facilities this city has to offer. After diving into the runners’ scene in the past months I found out, they are simply amazing. Whether you are an experienced long-distance runner, or you are a starting runner that wants to start his running career with a first 5 kilometer run. There is a running event available for everybody. All year round. Let’s go and dive into what is possible!
Why join a running event in Barcelona in the first place?
Joining a running event in Barcelona, Spain, can be an exciting combination of fitness and sightseeing. This city offers a variety of events, from casual runs to challenging marathons and ultramarathons. The friendly, high-energy atmosphere created by the city’s sporty residents makes each event an amazing experience.
Runners in Barcelona can enjoy a scenic run through the city’s hotspots, like the Sagrada Familia, the Gothic architecture in Gottico, or simply along the beach’s boulevards. A few annual highlights include the Barcelona Marathon, the festive Cursa de la Mercè, the massive Cursa El Corte Inglés 10k, and the Barcelona Trail Races. Each offers a memorable running experience that embodies the charm and spirit of Barcelona.
Running events in Barcelona, an overview (updated 27-05-2023)
| Name | Description | Date | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursa Moritz Sant Antoni | A traditional running race in Barcelona, reaching its 44th edition in 2023. | 22 Jan 2023 | 10 |
| Salomon Run | A run that offers 'trail running' to everybody, on the Montjuich hill. | 16 Apr 2023 | 10, 5 |
| Cursa de El Corte Inglés | The most popular running race in Barcelona, departing from the city centre and running up to the Olympic Stadium. | 7 May 2023 | 10 |
| Mou-te per l’Esclerosi Múltiple | A run that donates the fees to the Multiple Sclerosis Association and uses the Montmeló F1 facilities1. | 7 May 2023 | 10, 5 |
| Cursa de Mercè | A public athletic race held annually as part of the La Mercè festival. | 17 Sep 2023 | 10 |
| Cursa Companys | This run starts and finishes at the Olympic Stadium and runs on Monjuich hill1. | 15 and 16 Oct, 2023 | 8 |
| Cursa Bombers 10k Run | A popular annual 10k run in Barcelona. | 22 Oct 2023 | 10 |
| Carrera de la Mujer (Women’s Race) | A race particularly run only for women, organized to raise donations for fighting breast cancer1. | 12 Nov 2023 | |
| Cursa Jean Bouin | The oldest popular running race in Spain, offers different racing options: 5k, 10k. | 26 Nov 2023 | 10 |
| New Years 10k Run Barcelona - Noses Run - San Silvestre La Cursa dels Nassos | A 10k run to celebrate New Year's in Barcelona. | 31 Dec 2023 | 10 |
| Barcelona Half Marathon | An annual half marathon event in Barcelona. | 11 Feb 2024 | 21 |
| Barcelona Marathon | The annual marathon event in Barcelona. | 10 Mar 2024 | 42 |
Let’s start and have some fun!
Choosing an event. Preparing for an event. Improving a previous time. Making sure you do not get an injury while training. There is a lot you have to take into account before running an event, and starting can be challenging. However, running an event is a lot of FUN.
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