Barcelona Marathon 2011

Events and Music, Sports on February 9, 2011 4:59 pm

A big congratulations to the winner of the Barcelona Marathon 2011 – Levi Omari Matebo from Kenya, who completed the 42.195 kilometres in 02:07:31
This year saw a record number of participants: 15,134 people from 60 countries signed up, 13,062 started and 12,531 finished, which makes it “one of the fastest growing marathons in Europe”.
For a complete list of results, please see the official website.

When: Sunday 6th March
Starting point: Avenida Maria Cristina, just off Plaza Espanya
Time: Race begins at 8.30
Price: 70 Euros
Who is eligible to take part? : Runners and everybody who loves sports. (As long as you’re 18 or over!)

The Marathon of Barcelona is itself a great story. It was held for the first time in 1980 on the outskirts of Barcelona city centre. In 2005 a total revamp of the Marathon gave it some new popularity with a brand new course that’s entirely urban and flat. The new organisers hope that by doing this it will give Barcelona the marathon it deserves so it can rank among one of the best in the world.

Last year a record total of 10,500 runners finished the Marathon! The winning male runner was Kotut JACKSON from Kenya who achieved a total time of 2hrs: 07min: 30sec. In the women’s marathon, it was won by an Ethiopian, Debelle WUDNESH, who achieved a time of 2hrs: 31min: 51sec. A truly impressive result!

It’s expected that more than 10,000 participants will run the marathon this year. The course will take you through some of the most charming places in Barcelona such as, Plaza España, Camp Nou, Diagonal, Paseo de Gracia, Sagrada Familia, Torre Agbar, Plaza Sant Jaume, Plaza Catalunya and Las Ramblas just to name a few!

To view the interactive tours please click here!

Barcelona Marathon- Flickr image by OID-W

How to register

Online: Fill out the registration form on the marathon website
By post: Download an application form online and send it to the following address:

Marató de Barcelona 2010 / RPM Racing
Gran Vía 8-10, 6ª planta
08902 Hospitalet de Llobregat
Barcelona (Spain)

In store: You can also register at the following stores, Atleta’s Domingo Catalan, Runnersworld, Bikila, Runner’s World Tarragona, California Esports, Running Valles, J’Arribu, Intemperie

Deadline: 20^th February
* Cancellations: 50% of the price is refundable if cancellation is due to an illness or injury, upon presentation of a medical certificate that you must send to the following address:

Marató Barcelona 2010 – Annulations
Gran Vía 8-10, 6ª planta
08902 Hospitalet de Llobregat
Barcelona (Spain)

Practical Information

Collection of race numbers:
Race Numbers can be collected on the 4th and 5th March 2011 from 10am to 19.30 at Marathon Expo and on presentation of the registration confirmation and an official ID. Race Bibs must be clearly visible and worn on the chest during the entire race. You cannot withdraw from a race number on the day of the race. For those keen runners there are professional timekeepers that will tell you your time as you make your way round the course.

Timing of the race

A microchip will be given to each participant who must report to the organisers at the end of the race. No chip will be given to anyone holding their own ‘ChampionChip’, provided that they have registered in advance on the registration form. The timing points are every 5 km.

Sports Fair
Fitness Expo, is one of the largest sports fairs in Europe, it will open its doors on the 4th and 5th March in Hall No. 6, Campus Montjuic Fira de Barcelona

The ‘Breakfast Course’
The traditional ‘breakfast run’ before the main marathon will take place on Saturday March 5th. The race will start at Plaza Marqués de Foronda at 9.30am. The race is free and open to all.

Pasta Party!
As is already customary in recent years, on the eve of the Barcelona Marathon, a traditional pasta party is held at Marathon Expo. Pasta dishes are offered to all participants of the main race. It’s a good way to prepare physically, and at the same time, meet other competitors. It’s held between 12pm and 16.00pm on the day before the marathon.

Entertainment throughout the race

Throughout the race you will find 17 entertainers. Just to name a few:

- Luz Verde: A music group specialising in Venezuelan rock and roll

- Jorge Iglesias: Singer and composer from Barcelona

- Fundació Casa del Tibet: Learn more about Tibetan culture

- Colla Bastoners Esplugues: Traditional folk dance and music

- Batek Batukada: Percussionists samba, reggae

- Samba-K-Tumba: Samba percussionists

For more information about the race entertainment, and a complete listing please click here

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