Malaga Marathon

Registration is open to all through the RockTheSport platform. Marathon entries are €110 and half marathon entries are €78. The entry window opens December 29, 2025, and closes the day before the race.

Yes, the Malaga Marathon is a Boston qualifier. The course and race meet the BAA's requirements, so a finish time that meets your age-group standard counts toward Boston entry.

The time limit is 5.5 hours. The course closes and timing stops at that point, so plan your pacing accordingly.

The course has just under 600 feet of cumulative gain spread across a loop route. There are no major climbs, but it isn't flat either. Expect modest, rolling terrain that rewards steady, even pacing over the full distance.

November race days in Malaga average a low around 52°F and a high around 64°F. Conditions are generally mild and conducive to fast running, though the back half of the course can feel warm under full sun.

The field is capped at around 22,000 runners across all distances. It's a large, festive event, and the course through the city center tends to have strong crowd support.

The race starts and finishes at Paseo del Parque near City Hall in central Malaga. It's walkable from most downtown and beachside hotels, and Malaga's airport is about 15-20 minutes away by bus or taxi.