Zaragoza Marathon

A city that is discovered by running

42 km from Plaza del Pilar to the banks of the Ebro, passing through some of the most emblematic and iconic corners of a city with more than 2,000 years of history.

April 12, 2026

Saragossa

8,000 participants

10K-42K

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2026 Edition

The lion roars loudly

A race marked by effort, overcoming adversity, and the pride of crossing the finish line.
Rain and wind made for an epic edition that left records and memories for posterity.

Springtime in Zaragoza, the wind

of the north wind and the spirit of its

Runners have brought us here:

The 20th edition. A year in which

We expect to exceed 10,000

participants and continue writing the

story of a test that carries with

pride a name that the

define: the Marathon of the Populars.

of the runners are from outside Zaragoza.

0 %

Most of the marathon runners are foreigners.

nationalities at the MANN-FILTER Zaragoza Marathon 2026.

Many of the participants in the 10K are not from the province.

The race in numbers

Marathon

(2424 runners)

Men

87,3%

Women

12,7%

By distance

24,5% Marathon

75,5% 10K

10K

(7000 runners)

Men

59,1%

Women

40,9%

Route

With repercussions for the city's economy

Starting and finishing in the emblematic Plaza del Pilar, the route passes through the most iconic and historic places in the city, turning its streets and heritage into the setting for a unique experience.

The marathon is growing

Also in the media

Through vertical media outlets focused on running, sports, and general interest, MANN-FILTER

The Zaragoza Marathon is also growing at a national level, with a record-breaking ROI, exceeding 2.5 million in communication value.

marathon-zgz-esp — With the best broadcast through Aragón TV.

marathon-zgz-esp-2 — A tourist attraction with more than 5,000 visitors and €1M.

marathon-zgz-esp-3 — Heraldo de Aragón as official Media Partner.

marathon-zgz-esp-3-1 — And the best Running media and media partnerships.

Official presentation

Zaragoza City Hall and Plaza del Pilar served as the setting for the official presentation of the race, organized in conjunction with local and regional institutions and sponsors.

Runner's Fair

More than 15,000 people, including runners and their companions, enjoyed a space designed to connect runners with sponsoring brands. Located in the heart of Expo 2008, participants experienced a city steeped in history yet with a modern and welcoming character—a perfect appetizer for the race itself.

Athlete presentation

The biggest stars of the MANN-FILTER Zaragoza Marathon gathered at the Runner's Expo. They shared their final thoughts before the race, interacted with amateur runners, and provided extra media exposure to whet everyone's appetite for Sunday's excitement.

Absolute success on Aragón TV

Since 2021, the Aragonese Radio and Television Corporation has been fully committed to its marathon. Its broadcast, on par with the best marathons in the world, brought Zaragoza into homes across the region and the entire country thanks to Aragón INT TV and the Aragón Deporte streaming service.

AUDIENCE: 14.7% SHARE.
THE SECOND MOST VIEWED CONTENT OF THE ENTIRE WEEKEND ON ARAGON TV.
MORE THAN 87K UNIQUE VIEWERS IN TOTAL

Activations

A test that combines sport, heritage, tourism and city, allowing the creation of activations that go far beyond brand presence, generating unique experiences and content.