Course guide · January
Map, elevation profile and km-by-km guide to the half marathon through the heart of Madrid. Where it goes, where the start and finish are, and what makes its course along the Castellana, Retiro and Cibeles unique.
Course · 21.097 km
The Madrid Half Marathon is one of the great winter running events in the capital. It is not the fastest — Madrid has elevation — but it is one of the most scenic: it passes the Castellana, Cibeles, Retiro, Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol in just 21 kilometres.
Whether you are running it or want to relive the course you already ran, this guide explains where it goes, what the elevation looks like and what you will find in each section.
The Madrid Half Marathon runs along the great Castellana axis and passes some of the most recognisable monuments in Spain: the Cibeles fountain, the Puerta de Alcalá and the edges of Retiro Park. It condenses postcard Madrid into just over twenty kilometres.
The course enters the historic centre via Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol, the kilometre zero of Spain. These are the kilometres with the loudest crowds, where the noise of Madrileños cheering becomes a push through the tougher uphill stretches.
Unlike the flat halves built for speed, Madrid has elevation and personality. Its inclines and atmosphere make it a race to enjoy the city, not just watch the clock. Finishing it means carrying the heart of Madrid in your legs.
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The route runs through the heart of the capital: the Paseo de la Castellana, the Cibeles fountain and Puerta de Alcalá, the edges of Retiro Park, Gran Vía and Puerta del Sol. It is a monumental city course that takes in Madrid's greatest landmarks in just 21 kilometres.
It is not flat: Madrid has terrain, and the half accumulates around 180 metres with the gentle ups and downs typical of the city. It is not a record course, but one of the most scenic and best-supported on the Spanish calendar.
In January, in the middle of the Madrid winter, making it one of the first big races of the year for runners in the capital. It draws thousands of participants in a festive atmosphere through the city centre.
Yes. At Ubyssal the Madrid Half Marathon route is pre-loaded. Just enter your name and finishing time, choose your style, and you get a personalised print with the exact course you ran. Available as a downloadable PDF from €14.99.
Your route on the wall
The route is pre-loaded. Add your name and finishing time and create your personalised Madrid Half Marathon poster. From €14.99.
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