Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsObstacle Course RacingSpartan Race Series
DEKA Torremolinos
Málaga, Spain
February 27, 2027 to February 28, 2027Date confirmed
5 km1 km
RelayMulti-Day
ESRunning Territory & Spot
Running Races in Costa del Sol
14 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 29 races in Costa del Sol with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events145 confirmed dates
Competitions29Races & courses
Distances1 - 113 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Athletics Label
Malaga Half Marathon (TotalEnergies)
Málaga, Spain
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+4
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Estepona Garden of the Costa del Sol Marathon
Estepona, Spain
October 10, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunPublic Park
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Malaga Marathon (Generali Maratón Málaga)
Málaga, Spain
November 14, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCulture & History+4
Photo: D Delang · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Sierra Blanca Trail
Marbella, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
39.6 km32.1 km13.5 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Benalmádena Half Marathon
Benalmádena, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Marbella Half Marathon
Marbella, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Fuengirola Half Marathon
Fuengirola, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | DEKA Torremolinos | Málaga, Andalusia, ES | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km1 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | Malaga Half Marathon (TotalEnergies) | Málaga, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2027 | Estepona Garden of the Costa del Sol Marathon | Estepona, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2027 | Malaga Marathon (Generali Maratón Málaga) | Málaga, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Sierra Blanca Trail | Marbella, Andalusia, ES | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 39.6 km32.1 km13.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Benalmádena Half Marathon | Benalmádena, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marbella Half Marathon | Marbella, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Fuengirola Half Marathon | Fuengirola, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Torremolinos Half Marathon | Torremolinos, Andalusia, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Marbella | Marbella, Andalusia, ES | Triathlon | 113 km |
| Date to be announced | Marbella Epic Trail | Marbella, Andalusia, ES | Trail Running | 65 km |
| Date to be announced | Triatlón Villa de Estepona | Estepona, Andalusia, ES | Triathlon | 25.75 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Costa del Sol (Europe, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 14 public events and 29 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Málaga, Estepona, Marbella, and Benalmádena. Notable events in the selection include DEKA Torremolinos, Malaga Half Marathon (TotalEnergies), and Estepona Garden of the Costa del Sol Marathon.
Race distances span from 1 km to 113 km, reaching up to +5,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Costa del Sol includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Costa del Sol?
RunningCompass currently lists 14 verified events with 29 individual races in Costa del Sol. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include DEKA Torremolinos, Malaga Half Marathon (TotalEnergies), and Estepona Garden of the Costa del Sol Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Costa del Sol?
Events in Costa del Sol focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 113 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Málaga, Estepona, Marbella, and Benalmádena.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Costa del Sol?
The most selective courses in Costa del Sol climb up to +5,000 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Costa del Sol?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.