A flat, urban course
The Murcia Marathon is fast and entirely urban. The route, with barely any elevation and the mild March weather, lets you hold a steady pace along the grand avenues and the streets of the city centre.
Course guide · March
Murcia Marathon
Route
Map, elevation profile and full guide to the Murcia Marathon course: where it goes, where the start and finish are, and what makes its route through the old town and the river Segura so special.
Course · 42.195 km
Distance
42.195 km
Elevation
Flat
Month
March
Landmark
Murcia Cathedral
The Murcia Marathon route is a flat, urban course through the heart of the capital of the Segura. It runs through the old town, passes the Cathedral and follows the banks of the river, with Murcia's crowds filling the streets from the very first kilometre.
Whether you're running it for the first time or want to relive the course you already conquered, this guide walks you through where it goes, what its profile is like and what you'll find in each section.
The Cathedral and the old town
One of the most beautiful stretches passes Murcia Cathedral, with its spectacular Baroque façade, and the squares and pedestrian streets of the old quarter. It's the monumental heart of the city and the liveliest part of the whole race.
The banks of the river Segura
The course follows the river Segura, which crosses the city from west to east, passing historic bridges like the Puente de los Peligros. The riverside walks offer the calmest, greenest kilometres of the route.
The Murcia crowds
Murcia is famous for the warmth of its crowds: the streets fill with locals cheering on every corner. That energy, combined with the flat course, makes the race one of the most enjoyable experiences on the southern Spain calendar.
Where the course goes, section by section
- 01Gran Vía and centre (start)
- 02Murcia Cathedral
- 03Plaza de Santo Domingo
- 04River Segura and Puente de los Peligros
- 05Barrio del Carmen
- 06Jardín de Floridablanca
- 07City avenues
- 08Centre (finish)
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Murcia Marathon go?
It runs through the city centre past Murcia Cathedral, Plaza de Santo Domingo, the banks of the river Segura with the Puente de los Peligros, the Barrio del Carmen and the Jardín de Floridablanca, before finishing back in the centre.
What is the Murcia Marathon elevation profile like?
The profile is essentially flat. As an urban course across the Segura plain, there are no significant climbs, making it a good option for a fast time.
Where are the start and finish?
Both the start and the finish are in the centre of Murcia, around the Gran Vía, in the heart of the city.
When is the Murcia Marathon held?
The Murcia Marathon is held in March, taking advantage of the mild south-eastern Spanish climate. It's one of the most popular urban marathons in the Region of Murcia.
Can I get the Murcia route on a poster with my time?
Yes. At Ubyssal the Murcia Marathon course is already preloaded. Just enter your name and time, choose a colour and format, and you get a personalised poster with the exact route you ran. Available as a downloadable PDF from €14.99.
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