Airport to Anoeta stadium and La Concha

San Sebastián airport (EAS) is small; most visitors use Bilbao (BIO, 1 hour 15 minutes by bus) or Biarritz (BIQ, 45 minutes).

Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Public transport directions to Anoeta stadium and La Concha

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Hotel Codina
• Mid-range: Hotel Arrizul Congress
• Splurge: Hotel Maria Cristina

Links search the nights from 26 November to 30 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual marathon weekend schedule for 27 to 29 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• San Sebastián Aquarium.
• Monte Igueldo funicular and old amusement park.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Old town bars until late.

6 tours worth booking for San Sebastián Marathon

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• La Cuchara de San Telmo Cooked-to-order pintxos
• Gandarias Steak and pintxos
• Bar Nestor Tortilla served twice a day; queue for it
• Borda Berri Hot pintxos, small and loud
• La Viña The original Basque burnt cheesecake

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• San Telmo Museum.
• Eureka science museum.

Getting around on event days

• Everything is walkable; Dbus city buses and bikes cover the rest.
• Reale Arena (Anoeta) is a 25-minute walk from the old town.
• Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
• Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.

Day trips from San Sebastián

• Bilbao: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Biarritz: 45 minutes

Questions people ask

When is San Sebastián Marathon 2026?

The next edition is 27 to 29 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Anoeta stadium and La Concha?

San Sebastián airport (EAS) is small; most visitors use Bilbao (BIO, 1 hour 15 minutes by bus) or Biarritz (BIQ, 45 minutes). Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

Where should I stay for San Sebastián Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Parte Vieja and Centro: The old town with bars on every corner.

What else can we do around San Sebastián Marathon?

Good short outings in San Sebastián include Surf lesson at Zurriola, Basque cooking class, Kayak or paddle board in La Concha. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near San Sebastián Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Surf lesson at Zurriola, Kayak or paddle board in La Concha. San Sebastián Aquarium.

How far is Anoeta stadium and La Concha from San Sebastián centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.

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