Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Zurich Maratoia Donostia is a scenic course through the beautiful Basque coastal city of San Sebastián, tracing the elegant curve of La Concha bay and the seafront promenade. The terrain is largely gentle with some rolling sections, set amid one of Spain's most picturesque urban beaches. Held in November, it offers cool, fresh Atlantic conditions and stunning bay scenery. The seaside setting defines the day. It suits runners who want a beautiful, mild coastal race in a sophisticated Basque setting and don't mind gentle rolling terrain over a fast time.
Course Insight
San Sebastián is a scenic November marathon along the curve of La Concha bay, mostly flat on the Basque coast with the chance of Atlantic damp. The level seafront terrain leaves pacing discipline to you. A coastal breeze and rain are the main variables. The bay and beach scenery are a constant lift. Pace it evenly and the flat coastal route rewards a measured effort.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 102m
- Elevation loss
- 99m
- Highest point
- 20m
- Lowest point
- 7m
- Net elevation
- +3m
- Start
- Starts on Calle Hernani near the ayuntamiento, finishes at the Boulevard.
- Cutoff time
- 5h 0m
Race History
The Zurich Maratoia Donostia is a scenic course through the beautiful Basque coastal city of San Sebastián, tracing the elegant curve of La Concha bay and the seafront promenade. Its gently rolling route amid one of Spain's most picturesque urban beaches defined its character. Over the years it drew a field to the bay-side route. It remains a beautiful, mild coastal Basque race.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- San Sebastián (EAS), Bilbao (BIO) & Biarritz (BIQ)
- Best area to stay
- The Parte Vieja for atmospheric old-town stays near the route, the Centro for proximity to La Concha, and Gros for trendy, value options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre/bayfront; walk from central hotels, as it's a compact coastal course.