Official training sessions for the Zurich Barcelona Marathon
Run & Talk | 21K
Set your pace, discover the secrets of the event.
- Where: Moll de la Marina, Port Olímpic of Barcelona
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Schedule: 8:30 AM / Duration until 1:00 PM.
- Cloakroom available
🎯 What will we do in this session?
- Muscle activation.
- Running technique drills
- Progressive 21 km run at target pace
- Stretching and final recovery
- Closing talk moderated by Edu Polo, with marathon runner Nacho Cáceres, Josep Maria Alsina (pharmacist specialised in sports nutrition, from Finisher), Enric Violan (sports podiatrist) and Blogmaldito, with insights into the course and the race. Followed by sweets and drinks to refuel.
📊 Goal of the 21 km test
This training session is a unique opportunity to prepare for the Zurich Barcelona Marathon alongside runners who share your same goal.
After the 21 km run at marathon pace, we’ll close the session with a special talk moderated by Edu Polo, featuring marathon runner Nacho Cáceres, Josep Maria Alsina (pharmacist specialised in sports nutrition, from Finisher), Enric Violan (sports podiatrist) and Blogmaldito, who will share insights into the course and the race. Followed by sweets and drinks to refuel.
The perfect combination to fine-tune your pace, clear up any doubts and arrive at the 42K with more confidence.
17K training
Maratest: the final major test before the Zurich Marató Barcelona.
- Where: Moll de la Marina, Port Olímpic of Barcelona
- Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Schedule: 8:30 AM / Duration until 2:00 PM.
- Cloakroom available
🎯 What will we do?
- Muscle activation to prepare the body before the effort
- Short technical drills to improve coordination and efficiency
- 30 km run (Maratest format) at target pace with a progressive finish
- Stretching and guided recovery
- Live concert and pica-pica with sweets and drinks to close the session
Why shouldn’t you miss it?
This 30 km training session is the last big preparation before the marathon and is key to identifying any final adjustments you may need to make. You will have the opportunity to simulate the race, make sure all your gear works perfectly and, above all, gain the confidence that you are ready for the 42 km.
Afterwards, the session turns into a party, a live concert and a pica-pica area with sweets and drinks to refuel and celebrate with the rest of the runners that the Zurich Marató Barcelona is getting closer.
All guided by the official pacers of the race.