Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Generali Maratón Málaga is a coastal Andalusian race tracing the Mediterranean seafront and the historic streets of the Costa del Sol city on largely flat terrain. The level profile and mild winter climate make it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in November, it offers cool, pleasant conditions and bright southern-Spanish scenery. The seafront and historic center define the day. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning, sun-warmed coastal race in a mild winter window without big-event scale.
Course Insight
Malaga is a flat, mild December marathon along the Costa del Sol, fast on level coastal ground in pleasant winter conditions. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open stretches. A sea breeze is the main variable to shelter from. The Mediterranean setting is scenic. Pace it evenly and the flat coastal route delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 125m
- Elevation loss
- 135m
- Highest point
- 26m
- Lowest point
- 3m
- Net elevation
- -10m
- Start
- Starts on Paseo del Parque, in front of the Rectorado of the University of Malaga.
- Cutoff time
- 5h 30m
Race History
The Generali Maratón Málaga is a coastal Andalusian race tracing the Mediterranean seafront and historic streets of the Costa del Sol city on largely flat terrain. Its level profile and mild winter climate made it a reasonable personal-best target. Over the years it drew a steady field to the seafront. Held each November, it remains a fast-leaning coastal Spanish race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Málaga–Costa del Sol (AGP)
- Best area to stay
- The Centro Histórico for proximity to the route and atmospheric stays, the Soho district for trendy options, and La Malagueta for seafront stays.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre/port; walk from central hotels or take a short ride to the start.