Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

San Sebastián Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Saint-Sébastien (Basque Country, Spain)

LocationSan Sebastián, Basque Country, SpainShow on map(43.3143° N, 1.9931° W)
Date & StatusNovember 22, 2026Date confirmed
First edition1978
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

San Sebastián Marathon is an endurance sporting event in San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES focused on Road Running. First held in 1978, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Eco-Friendly, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and 10 KM MSS (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 22, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (zurichmaratonsansebastian.com).

Official website
San Sebastián Marathon in San Sebastián (Work: "El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o", Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"El camino - Flickr - p v a l d i v i e s o" · Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunEco-FriendlyCulture & HistoryKids & Youth RacesSeaside & CoastFestiveGastronomic RunFast Record CourseStadium

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m5 m - 85 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KM MSSRoad Running10 km+45 m8 m - 27 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
5 m - 85 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.3143° N, 1.9931° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 5 m to 85 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 85 m·at 15.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
5 m32 m58 m85 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km85 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does San Sebastián Marathon take place?

San Sebastián Marathon takes place in San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES (start area at coordinates 43.3143° N, 1.9931° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 22, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at San Sebastián Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and 10 KM MSS (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for San Sebastián Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 5 m and 85 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for San Sebastián Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (zurichmaratonsansebastian.com).