eDreams Barcelona Half Marathon 2025
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- Last event : Sun, February 11, 2024
The event in a few words
👨✈️ The entire team at Finishers Airlines ✈️ is thrilled to welcome you aboard this flight towards the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona. Upon your arrival, expect an outdoor temperature of 15°C ☀️. The sky is forecasted to remain clear and sunny throughout your journey 😎 Welcome to Barcelona!
Come join us as we head towards the capital of Catalonia, in Spain 🇪🇸, for a truly unique and spectacular event ✨, which celebrates its 33rd anniversary 🎂 : the Barcelona Half Marathon. Taking place in February, this iconic race attracts over 23,000 participants from around the globe 🌏. Many Finishers come to tread the sunny streets of Gaudí’s city 🎨, aiming to overcome the legendary challenge of 21.0975 km. Here, not only will the course unveil some of the city's most beautiful monuments, but you'll find a fairly flat route 📏, through the heart of the city 💗 and along its seaside, awaiting you. And don’t worry: there’s no climbing up the Parc Güell involved 😮💨. In fact, the course is so flat it’s perfect for attempting to break the record of 58 minutes and 53 seconds set by Kenyan Charles Langat in 2023 🚀. Or, you might just try to beat your own record... That might be more feasible 😅.
Un, dos, tres - un pasito pa'lante María 🎵 -, let’s go! Your race will start in front of the magnificent Parc de la Ciutadella ⛲️, right in the city center 🌆. Then, you’ll race the first kilometers towards ➡️ Plaça Colom, where you can marvel at the famous Christopher Columbus Column 👀. Although, you won’t have time to take the elevator inside and enjoy the view over La Rambla, but you can always come back after the race 😉. Then, after a long straight stretch (you’ll soon understand why the Barcelona half marathon is famed for its speed 💨), you’ll glimpse the Plaça Espanya and its impressive arena, now transformed into a massive shopping center 🛍️. But there’s no time for shopping 🙅, as the next highlight is passing by El Arco del Triunfo 🏆, Spain’s own Triumphal Arch, located at km 7, which you’ll approach after a straight 2.5 km stretch. After a quick loop around the Parc de la Ciutadella 🌳, you’ll head down Carrer del Perú, from where you’ll see the Torre Glories 👆.
A new straight path will give you the chance to sprint, leading you to Rambla Prim. At the end of it, stands the Edifici Fòrum, a striking triangular building 📐, situated by the seaside 🌊. No time for a dip! 🏊 Besides, it won’t be warmer than 15°C! 😂 You’ll make a quick detour along Diagonal Street before returning to the Forum 📍 and hugging the coastline for nearly 4 km, along the Passeig Garcia Faria and the Avenue du Litoral 🏃♀️. At the end of the promenade, the famous skyscrapers of Barcelona, the Tour Mapfre and its cousin the Tour Hôtel Arts will come into view. By then, you’re almost done, with just one last kilometer to go before crossing the finish line 🏁 at the entrance of the Parc de la Ciutadella! 😻 What? Over already? 😳 Yes, this Barcelona half-marathon will fly by! Nearly 13 associations and 650 volunteers will be there to cheer you on 👏, with no less than 24 stands to motivate you with Barcelona vibes 💃.
So, what’s the plan afterwards? Because yes, running the 21 km of Barcelona is great, but you might as well take the chance to explore the city! 😌 Among the must-sees, you simply must visit the Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous basilica, the Parc Güell, a marvelous place combining architecture and nature, and the Port Olímpic marina ⚓️ and its beaches 🏖. Of course, you can’t leave the Catalan capital without trying some of its culinary specialties 😋.
Don’t forget your running shoes and get ready for landing! 👟
4 reasons to join this race
The distance you'll all agree on
- Half MarathonTOP
- Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 100mD+
- 25,000+ runners in the last edition
A few more words
13.1 miles… That's what awaits you if you dive into the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona! 🇪🇸 But not just any miles 😜. 13.1 miles of pure joy, journeying through the beautiful city of Barcelona, on a flat course 📏, perfect for a speed challenge 🚀.
After kicking off (and finishing) in front of Parc de la Ciutadella, you will embark on an exploration of the city 🏙️ and some of its most beautiful historic monuments: the Columbus Monument, Plaça de Espanya, and even the Arch of Triumph 😍. You will also pass close to the Plaça de Catalunya and the Sagrada Família, and you will tread Barcelona's grandest avenues: Avenida del Paralelo, Avenida del Litoral, and Avenida Diagonal. Your final miles will be flanked by the Mediterranean Sea, cheered on by the many supporters 📣 and volunteers who come out for the event!
After the effort, it's time for comfort 😌. Swimming, cocktails, and tapas are all part of the fun! Vamos! 🏃♀️
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at Fira de Barcelona, Pavilion 7, during the Expo Sports, on Friday, February 14, 2025, and Saturday, February 15, 2025. You will need to provide your email along with your bib number. Additionally, you must present an official ID.
Expect cool and sunny weather in Barcelona in February. There is a slight chance of rain or a chilly wind, but generally, you can anticipate sunshine along the marathon route. So, dress accordingly and come enjoy the Spanish weather!
The race will start at 8:30 AM on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in the mild autumn-like morning of Barcelona. This allows you the entire afternoon to enjoy the city and its beaches as a reward for your effort.
The start is organized in waves indicated by a unique color, and only those with the corresponding color number will be allowed in each wave.
The best way to reach the starting grid is by using public transportation, particularly line 1, and getting off at the Arc de Triomf stop.
More than 24 entertainment events will be organized along the route to cheer you on and create a lively atmosphere! You can also leave your belongings at the cloakroom before starting the race and enjoy an electrostimulation session after your run (reservations needed in advance at the village).
The organizers have planned for fruit and energy drink aid stations every 5 km.
Yes, you can run for a cause you care about through the organizers' platform, migranodearena.org. To do this, create and run a crowdfunding campaign on migranodearena.org and raise a minimum of €500. The collected amount will be transferred to the charity you choose to support.
No, medical certificates are not required in Spain.
You must be at least 18 years old on race day to participate.
Yes, athletes with disabilities can participate:
If you are visually impaired: You can register online. You will start from the first wave. To be classified and receive the prize for visually impaired runners, you must attach a copy of your disability accreditation card to promocioesportiva2@bcn.cat after registration. Guides will not have a chip and must be properly identified by registering at info@zurichmaratobarcelona.es, providing their details (name, ID number, date of birth, personal phone number, and email address).
If you have an intellectual disability: You can register online. You will start from the first wave. To be classified and receive the awards for intellectual disabilities, you must attach a copy of your disability accreditation card to promocioesportiva2@bcn.cat after completing the online registration.
If you use a wheelchair: You can register online. You must arrive at the starting line one hour before the race begins. You need to contact the organization at info@edreamsmitjabarcelona.es.
You have 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete the course.
Bibs 1 to 10,000: €32
Bibs 10,001 to 30,000: €36
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