Race-city guide · Spain

Seville

One of Europe's flattest, fastest marathons, in a city made for slow afternoons. How to plan Seville Marathon week.

Where to stay

Areas that work on race week
01Sights on your doorstepSanta Cruz and the old town

Walk to the cathedral, the Alcázar and tapas bars. Narrow streets, so check how far your hotel is from the start.

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Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.002Local feel and foodTriana

Across the river, with tapas bars along Calle Betis and easy riverside running.

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03Calmest race morningNear the start

Check the start and finish on the official site, then pick a hotel within walking distance.

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Local favourites

Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.

Run

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Shakeout run
Guadalquivir riversideCentral Seville

Flat paths along both banks of the river. Ideal for 20 easy minutes.

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Photo: Gzzz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Shakeout run
Parque de María Luisa and Plaza de EspañaEl Prado

Shaded park paths next to Seville's most famous square.

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Photo: Pirado, Public domain
Route
Parque del AlamilloIsla de la Cartuja

A big, flat park in the north of the city with long loops.

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See the routes on our 3D map →

Refuel

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Tapas on Calle BetisTriana

Small plates by the river. Dinner starts late here, so eat early the night before the race.

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Café
Torch Coffee RoastersTorre del Oro

On the riverbank.

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Virgen CoffeeEncarnación

A one-man roaster-café near Las Setas.

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ParceríaSeville

Known for guest roasters.

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LATE.SevilleMap ↗
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DelatribuSevilleMap ↗
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MUY CoffeeFeriaMap ↗
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Hispalis CaféSevilleMap ↗
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Utopía CaféCasco AntiguoMap ↗
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Borbotea Coffee LabSevilleMap ↗
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Selva CoffeeSevilleMap ↗

Recover

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Recovery
A Moorish-style bathhouseOld town

Warm pools and a massage the day after the race. Book ahead on race weekend.

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Explore

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Sight
Real AlcázarSanta Cruz

The royal palace and gardens. Book tickets online.

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Photo: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Cathedral and the GiraldaSanta Cruz

Climb the Giralda's ramps for the view, on a rest day.

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Photo: Anual, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)Encarnación

The giant wooden canopy with a rooftop walkway at sunset.

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Local crews

Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.
Run crew
Sevilla Running ClubTuesdays and Thursdays, Torre del Oro

Runs along the Guadalquivir promenade.

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Sevilla RunnersRegular training runs

A social club that heads out for beers and tapas after training.

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Triana Running ClubTriana and Parque de los Príncipes

A small club running the west bank of the Guadalquivir.

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Nike Run Club SevillaSessions around the city

Free pacer-led sessions. Check the app for dates.

Good to know

February weather

Cool mornings around 7–10°C and mild afternoons. Good marathon weather, so pack a light layer.

Siesta hours

Many shops close in the mid-afternoon and dinner is late. Plan race-eve dinner early or book a hotel restaurant.

Add the race

The guide shows race details once the Seville Marathon is on our calendar. Admin: add it as an sp_event with 'Sevilla' in the name.

Plan your days in Seville

Pick your dates and how hard you want to go, and we'll lay out every day: shakeout, routes, recovery, cafés and race day. ATHLO+ doesn't sell trips for this race yet, so you register with the organiser and can pick up your kit on ATHLO+.