Mediterranean 10K 2027

A lap of the Olympic canal, a stretch along the seafront of Castelldefels with the Mediterranean on one side and the finish back in front of the grandstands: the Mediterranean 10K is a fast spring road race just outside Barcelona. It is part of the 22nd edition of the Marató del Mediterrani on Sunday 2027-04-25, an event that has filled the Canal Olímpic de Catalunya with runners since 2005. General information: the race is organised by Zona Vip Events in Castelldefels, with official Championchip timing and a course homologated by the Catalan Athletics Federation. It is open to runners aged 16 or over, and 14 and 15-year-olds can take part with signed permission from a parent or guardian, presented with a copy of their ID at bib pickup. Accident insurance is included in the entry fee. Distance and course: the distance is 10 km on an almost flat road course that starts and finishes at the Canal Olímpic de Catalunya. The race begins with a lap of the canal, about 2.7 km completely flat, then follows Avinguda del Canal Olímpic, Carrer Aragó and Avinguda de la Pineda to the seafront, with an out-and-back section between Castelldefels and the Barcelona side. Runners return over the bridges on Carrer 11 and Carrer 17 across the C-31, with the short but steep Disset bridge, and finish inside the canal. The only real climbs are the bridges, around km 5.3 and km 8.6. Why this race is special: it is a quick, flat 10K by the sea at the venue of the 1992 Olympic rowing and canoeing events, with a family atmosphere, music and a fideuà party after the race. It works both for a personal best and for a first 10K, and it is easy to reach by train from Barcelona. In 2024 Víctor Centeno won in 32:33 and Esther Cruz in 37:31. Schedule and start corrals: the start is at 09:45 on 2027-04-25, and the time limit is 90 minutes. Start corrals (cajones) are assigned by recent official times; to move up a corral, ask at bib pickup with proof of a time from an FCA-homologated race in the last two years. Pacers will run at 4:00, 4:30, 5:00 and 5:30 min/km, and a pace car with a clock leads the race. Prize-giving for the 10K is between 10:45 and 11:00. Bib pickup and expo: bibs and runner's bags are collected at the Fira del Corredor in the Ànecblau shopping centre (Avinguda del Canal Olímpic 24, Castelldefels) on Friday 2027-04-23 in the afternoon and on Saturday 2027-04-24 during the day, and on race day from 07:15 to 09:00. The organiser recommends collecting before race day, and changes and incidents are only handled on Friday and Saturday. Services: technical commemorative T-shirt, runner's bag, finisher medal, water at km 5 and water, Powerade and fruit at the finish, cloakroom, showers and toilets inside the canal, physiotherapy, medical assistance, free full-resolution photos, official diploma, free parking at Ànecblau subject to capacity and a free Rodalies train ticket from Barcelona-area stations to Castelldefels with a printed voucher. There are trophies for the top three men and women, and awards in the visually impaired and wheelchair categories. Registration and prices: registration (inscripciones) closes on 2027-04-21 at 23:59. With your own Championchip, the price is 18 € until 2026-12-31, 19 € from 2027-01-01 to 2027-03-31 and 20 € from 2027-04-01 to 2027-04-21. Renting a chip costs 3 € more and the post-race fideuà 3 €. You can also make an optional donation to the Fundació Enriqueta Villavecchia, which supports children with cancer. Fees are not refunded if you cannot run. Alternatives to get a bib: bib transfer and name change are allowed for 3 € at bib pickup on Friday or Saturday. If you cannot run, or registration has closed, use Bibready. Activate a bib alert for the Mediterranean 10K to join the waiting list on Bibready, meet runners who can no longer take part and arrange a bib exchange, then make the official name change at bib pickup. FAQ. When is the Mediterranean 10K 2027? On Sunday 2027-04-25 at 09:45 in Castelldefels. Where does it start and finish? At the Canal Olímpic de Catalunya. Is the course flat? Almost flat, with two short bridge climbs. What is the time limit? 90 minutes. How much does it cost? From 18 € to 20 € with your own chip. Can I change the name on my bib? Yes, for 3 € at bib pickup on 2027-04-23 or 2027-04-24.