Seville Marathon: Guide to Date, Registration, Aid Stations and Strategy
The Seville Marathon is one of Spain’s big marathons, with 20,000 places in the 2027 edition and bibs sold out months before the race. If you want to run it, this guide covers what the official rules say: date, start time, prices, how the phased registration works, bib collection, aid stations and a race strategy.
Seville Marathon key facts
According to the official Zurich Seville Marathon 2027 rules:
| Item | 2027 edition |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 21 February 2027 |
| Start time | 8:30 |
| Start | Avenida de María Luisa |
| Finish | Paseo de las Delicias, Glorieta de Buenos Aires |
| Distance | 42.195 km, certified and on the AIMS calendar |
| Time limit | 6 hours from when the last runner starts; the finish closes at 15:00 |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Places | 20,000 |
Registration and prices
Registration for 2027 opened in April 2026 in phases: first four days for 2026 entrants, then four days for the 2026 waiting list and then the general public. According to the official website, the 20,000 bibs sold out at the end of April and only the waiting list remains.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General, not resident in the province of Seville | 82.10 euros |
| Residents of the province, until 5 December | 20.85 euros |
| Waiting list | 97.10 euros |
A 5-euro day licence is added if you do not hold a federation licence or the Carnet del Corredor Plus. Entry is personal and non-transferable: name changes are not allowed. If you buy the 15-euro cancellation guarantee when registering, you can recover 100% until 17 January 2027.
Bib collection: runners’ fair
The bib, with a built-in chip, is collected only at the runners’ fair at the FIBES Conference Centre in Seville, on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February 2027, from 10:00 to 20:00. You need your registration confirmation and ID. Bibs are not handed out on race day.
Seville Marathon aid stations
The rules list the aid stations:
| Kilometre | What is available |
|---|---|
| 5, 10 and 15 | Water and sports drink |
| 7.5, 12.5, 17.5, 22.5, 27.5, 32.5 and 37.5 | Water and sports drink |
| 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and finish | Water, sports drink, gels, bars, fruit and nuts |
Even though there are gels from kilometre 20, carry your own to take from the start and avoid trying anything new in the race. I explain how many in the guide to running gels.
Seville Marathon strategy
- February mornings in Seville can be cool: wear a layer you can drop at the start.
- Start calmly and settle into your pace; the strategy is in the guide to the negative split.
- Carb load in the days before; I explain it in the guide to carb loading.
- If you are travelling, arrive in time to visit the fair on Friday or Saturday; there are tips in the guide to travelling to a race.
If you are preparing for the race, there is the marathon training plan and the guide to the sub-4 marathon.
Conclusion
The 2027 Seville Marathon is on Sunday 21 February at 8:30, starting on Avenida de María Luisa, with 20,000 places and a 6-hour time limit. General bibs cost 82.10 euros and sold out in April, so your options are the waiting list or the next edition: registration for 2027 opened in April 2026. Collect your bib at FIBES on the Friday or Saturday.
FAQ
When is the Seville Marathon?
The 2027 edition is on Sunday 21 February, starting at 8:30.
How much does the Seville Marathon cost?
General entry costs 82.10 euros and waiting list entry 97.10 euros, plus a 5-euro day licence if you are not a federation member.
Are there bibs left?
According to the official website, the 20,000 bibs for 2027 sold out in April 2026. The waiting list remains.
Can you transfer your bib?
No. Entry is personal and non-transferable.
Where does the Seville Marathon start and finish?
It starts on Avenida de María Luisa and finishes on Paseo de las Delicias, at the Glorieta de Buenos Aires.
Is there a lower price for Seville residents?
Yes. Residents of the province pay 20.85 euros if they register by 5 December.
Are there gels at the aid stations?
Yes, from kilometre 20, along with bars, fruit and nuts.
