Seville Marathon 2027: spectator guide and weekend itinerary

19 to 21 February 2027 · ExpectedSeville, SpainThe flattest marathon in Europe

Seville Marathon takes runners a few hours and spectators all day. This guide gives supporters cheer points they can reach by public transport, plans the expo day and race eve around tired legs, and fills the recovery day in Seville.

Airport to Start and finish: Estadio de La Cartuja

Seville airport (SVQ) is 10 km northeast. The EA bus runs to Plaza de Armas in 35 minutes; taxis have a fixed fare of about 25 euros by day.

Start and finish at La Cartuja stadium.

Public transport directions to Start and finish: Estadio de La Cartuja

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetMacarena and AlamedaLively local bars and cheaper rooms north of the centre.
Mid-rangeSanta Cruz and the ArenalWalk to the cathedral, the Alcázar and the river.
SplurgeAround the Alfonso XIIIPalace hotels by the Plaza de España and Maria Luisa park.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 18 February to 22 February. 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 19 to 21 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Arrival and expo

Wednesday 17 February

Runners collect bibs at the expo. Companions can split off for a half-day.

  • Half-dayBike tour Half day · Family
    Flat city with good bike lanes.
  • EatEl Rinconcillo Seville's oldest bar, since 1670

Day before the race

Thursday 18 February

Runners rest their legs: pick seated or slow outings, then an early pasta dinner.

Race day

Friday 19 February

Spectators: pick two cheer points you can reach by public transport, then meet at the finish.

  • Cheer pointPlaza de España and the Parque de María Luisa.
  • Cheer pointThe cathedral passage in the old town.
  • EatMercado de Triana Market stalls and bars by the bridge

Recovery day

Monday 22 February

Sore legs: boats, buses and long lunches beat walking tours today.

  • Easy outingFlamenco show Evening · Nightlife · Indoor
    Intimate tablao in Triana or Santa Cruz.
  • Rain or heat backupArchivo de Indias.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Bike tour

Flat city with good bike lanes.

Half day · Family

Real Alcázar guided tour

Moorish palace and gardens used in Game of Thrones.

Full day · Family

Córdoba day trip

The Mezquita, 45 minutes by AVE.

Half day · Low walking · Family

Guadalquivir river cruise

One hour past the Torre del Oro.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor

Flamenco show

Intimate tablao in Triana or Santa Cruz.

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Tapas tour in Triana

Across the river for tiles, markets and tapas.

Full day · Family

Córdoba day trip

The Mezquita, 45 minutes by AVE.

Full day

Ronda and the white villages

Cliff-top town and its bridge.

After dark

8 tours worth booking for Seville Marathon

TourLengthGood for
Bike tourHalf dayFamilies
Real Alcázar guided tourHalf dayFamilies
Cathedral and Giralda tourHalf dayBad weather
Córdoba day tripFull dayFamilies
Ronda and the white villagesFull dayEveryone
Guadalquivir river cruiseHalf dayTired legs, Families
Flamenco showEveningNight owls, Bad weather
Tapas tour in TrianaEveningFood lovers, Night owls

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

Where to eat

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

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Cathedral and Giralda tour

Columbus's tomb and the bell tower climb.

Evening · Nightlife · Indoor

Flamenco show

Intimate tablao in Triana or Santa Cruz.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Seville

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Seville Marathon.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Seville Marathon 2027?

The next edition is 19 to 21 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Start and finish: Estadio de La Cartuja?

Seville airport (SVQ) is 10 km northeast. The EA bus runs to Plaza de Armas in 35 minutes; taxis have a fixed fare of about 25 euros by day. Start and finish at La Cartuja stadium.

Where should I stay for Seville Marathon?

For most visitors the best base is Santa Cruz and the Arenal: Walk to the cathedral, the Alcázar and the river.

What else can we do around Seville Marathon?

Good short outings in Seville include Real Alcázar guided tour, Cathedral and Giralda tour, Guadalquivir river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Seville Marathon?

Family-friendly picks: Real Alcázar guided tour, Córdoba day trip, Guadalquivir river cruise. Isla Mágica theme park and water park.

How far is Start and finish: Estadio de La Cartuja from Seville centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. Start and finish at La Cartuja stadium.

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