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MADRID RUNNING
RACES IN 2024

Madrid’s awe-inspiring history and happening

present make it an ideal city for sight running.
Head to El Retiro Park downtown any time of
the day to see the city’s enthusiasm for
running. And this is only the tip of the Iceberg.
Madrid abounds with green spaces to train
for amateur and elite runners alike.

I’ve picked Madrid’s top running races below.

If you plan your visit during any of these races,
it would be a perfect opportunity to explore
the city while participating in the event and
meeting other passionate runners.

Rock’ n’ Roll Madrid Full and

Half Marathons

Date: 28 April 2024

Distance: Full/Half Marathon

Also known as Madrid Marathon, this is

Madrid’s biggest race of the year. Usually, it
takes place every year in Spring when the
weather is just perfect for city running. But
due to the pandemic, the Madrid marathon is
scheduled for later. The first race was held in
1978 and has IAAF Gold Label Road Race
status. In recent years, a half marathon and
10km race have also been added, attracting
even more people to the event.

The race passes through most of the popular

sights such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor
and its two iconic parks, El Retiro and the
Casa de Campo. It’s, undoubtedly, a feast for
the eyes.

The course is undulating, with around 10kms

uphill. Much of it is towards the end of the
race, meaning that not many records have
been broken. But it’s a wonderful course
nonetheless. Whilst predominantly a local
event, each year, the races are attracting
more and more international guests that swell
the streets of Madrid.

Movistar Half Marathon

Date: 7 April 2024

Distance: Half Marathon

Movistar Half Marathon is Madrid’s biggest

half marathon and is another super course
taking in the cities most
emblematic barrios (neighbourhoods). The
race has been taking place since 2007. It’s a
relatively new fixture in the running calendar
but a welcome one with good international
participation. There is also a Carrera
ProFuturo 5km race on the day.

The terrain is slightly uphill up to the midpoint

and then inclines slightly downhill for the
second half. To the finish, it’s a couple of
straight 5km stretches without any turns. With
time, Movistar Half Marathon is only going to
grow in popularity.

Madrid Casa De Campo

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Date: Various

Distance: 21Km

The tour starts and ends on Gran Vía in the

heart of downtown. After a short run through
Madrid’s oldest neighbourhood, we’ll cross
the Manzanares River and enter into the Casa
de Campo city park which was previously the
hunting grounds of the Spanish Royal Family.
A unique and very special experience in the
heart of Madrid which will make you feel like
you are deep in the countryside.

Mapoma Corre por

Madrid (Mapoma Run for
Madrid)

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Date: TBA 2024

Distance: 10km

Mapoma is Madrid’s most active running

association and is the brains behind several
road races throughout the year. These are all
in support of healthcare organisations, NGOs,
and other worthy causes. Of all of their races,
the “Run for Madrid” race with all runners
sporting their blue Mapoma shirts attracts the
largest number of participants.

The race closes o" the city centre and is a joy

to run due to the top-notch attractions on the
way. There is some elevation change, but the
terrain is mostly flat and straight. It’s excellent
if you’re interested in clocking up a 10km time
to make your friends envious. This is my
favourite fun yet serious race of the year
where I recognise a lot of the faces I see on
my city runs training throughout the year.
Come join me next time around and see why I
love it. You won’t regret it!

San Silvestre Vallecana

Date: 31 December 2024

Distance: 10km

Arguably the most popular road race in

Madrid each year is the incomparable San
Silvestre Vallecana. Since 1964, the race has
attracted massive participation
from Madrileños (locals of Madrid) with a
passion unrivalled from other races in the city.
This is clear by how quickly the race sells out
each year, sometimes in a matter of hours.

The race begins at the Santiago Bernabeu

stadium and finishes in Vallecas, a borough in
the suburbs of Madrid. Around 40,000
pumped up runners of all shades and colours
participate in this event. It has two editions – a
fun run for amateur athletes and an elite race
for professional athletes. The San Silvestre is
one of only four 10km races in the world to
hold the IAAF Gold Race Running label. This is
as local a race as they come, so if you want to
know and experience Madrid. Besides, a lot of
fun and plenty of runners get into the
Christmas spirit and even dress up to run.

San Silvestre Vallecana is a point to point race

rather than a circuit. It starts from Downtown
and finishes in Vallecas village, now absorbed
by Madrid’s urban sprawl. The race is also the
only evening start to a race in Madrid, making
it all the more fun. The course is hilly,
especially towards the end and will make you
work. But it’s also an excellent way to finish
the year and begin a new one.

Carrera de la Mujer (The

Race for Women)

Date: 5 May 2024 (TBC)

Distance: 6.3km

Carrera de la Mujer is the biggest women’s

sporting celebration in Madrid each year. This
exciting event raises money for breast cancer
charities throughout Spain. The race takes
place in multiple cities in Spain, such as
Valencia, Barcelona and Sevilla. So come join
us or see if any of the other dates suit you
better.

The course couldn’t be more central nor more

fascinating, taking in all the downtown sites in
this short yet fun race. There is some
elevation change as Madrid center is perched
on a hill but nothing to worry about. The race
is exclusively for women from 12 years and
above. But I’ll be there cheering them on like
always!

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