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Zurich Maraton San Sebastian

Spain's Second Oldest Marathon in the Basque Country

Spain's second oldest marathon along La Concha Bay in the beautiful Basque coastal city.

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Race date: November 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Key facts

DateNovember 22, 2026
LocationSan Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
EventsFull Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
RegistrationOpen registration
Official websiteOpen official website
Certified courseRFEA
Listing statusVerified

About

The Zurich Maraton San Sebastian is the second oldest marathon in Spain, first held in 1978 in the beautiful Basque coastal city of Donostia-San Sebastian. The course takes runners along the famous La Concha Bay, past Monte Urgull, through the Parte Vieja (Old Town), and along the Urumea River. The event offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Organized by the Gipuzkoan Athletics Federation and UTE Donosti Eventos, it is one of the most scenic autumn marathons in Europe.

Schedule

Start time9:00 AM

Location

VenueDonostia / San Sebastian
AddressPaseo de la Concha, San Sebastian

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Course

SurfaceRoad
Course typeLoop
Elevation gain65 m
Boston qualifierListed as Boston qualifier
Weather notesLate November in San Sebastian is typically 6 to 14 C (43 to 57 F). Rain is common in the Basque Country. Dress for wet conditions.

Race profile

First held1978
Average runners5,000

Registration

Price€55 to €75
Participant limit5,000

Contact

OrganizerGipuzkoan Athletics Federation / UTE Donosti Eventos