Marathon de Saragosse

Head to Zaragoza for a marathon all about sport 🏃, sunshine ☀️ and heritage ! 🇪🇸 And here’s a little fun fact to shine at the terrace 🍻: the city used to be called Caesaraugusta , a name given by the Romans in honor of Emperor Augustus. Nothing less! 🏛️ You’ll set off to discover the capital of Aragon , with two distances on the program: a 42.195 km marathon and a 10 km . Whether you came to take on the long distance 💪 or simply to enjoy a more accessible race, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for 🤩. And if 42.195 km feels a bit ambitious, the 10 km is there to let you discover Zaragoza without having to negotiate with your legs for three days! 😂 On the marathon , you’ll set off from the legendary Plaza del Pilar to run through the city, right in the heart of its streets and squares. Roman walls , Central Market 🥘, Plaza de España 🇪🇸, Paseo de la Independencia 🌴… the course will take you past several of Zaragoza ’s landmark spots. You’ll also cross several iconic bridges 🌉, including the Pont de Pierre and the Pont du Troisième Millénaire , with the Ebro as your traveling companion 🌊. Plenty of beautiful panoramas between two kilometers! In particular, you’ll pass the Puente de Piedra , recognizable by its four bronze lions 🦁, the city’s symbol for centuries : so keep your eyes open—they’ll be there to cheer you on! 😉 And don’t worry, you don’t need to be an Olympic champion to take on the adventure: with a 5-hour time limit ⏰ on the marathon , everyone can come chase their own goal 🎯. If you prefer a more accessible distance, the 10 km will also let you discover the city center on a central, flat and fast course, before you too head back to Plaza del Pilar to cross the finish line 🏁. Behind this event are the Corre en Zaragoza Athletics Club and LASTLAP SLU , who organize this big celebration of running 🏃 in the heart of the city . With a marathon certified by the RFEA and an organization designed with runners in mind, everything is in place for you to chase your PR ⏱️ or simply enjoy the experience 😍. And in Zaragoza, the party doesn’t necessarily stop at the finish line 🎉: after the effort comes tapeo , that Spanish tradition of hopping from bar to bar to share a few tapas… an excellent way to recover, obviously! 😋 Once the medal 🏅 is around your neck, stay near the start area and keep the trip going: stop by the Basilica del Pilar for a real feast for the eyes—it’s impossible to miss: with its large colorful domes and towers dominating the city, it’s a bit to Zaragoza what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris 👀 . Then cross to the Puente de Piedra for the 📸 photo that says “I was there,” stroll around Plaza del Pilar for the atmosphere 🎉, then find some peace and quiet in Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta 🌳 for a family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 walk or a couple’s stroll 🍷 So, ready to run the Spanish way? ¡ Vamos ! 🇪🇸