Measure your strengths in the Madrid Marathon

The 24^th of April takes place the Madrid Marathon. With the intriguing name of EDP Rock n’ Roll Marathon it will go through the cities’ streets to the rhythm of the best music. A recommendable date for all of those who are going to visit Madrid and want to participate in a sportive and very fun activity.

This event divides into three competitions (10K, Half-marathon, and marathon) that adapt to the participant’s conditions. This race counts with several live-concerts in over 20 different stages throughout the itinerary, as well as a festival that takes place in the finish line.

The 10km race starts at 8:30 am on April the 24^th from Calle Alcalá (near Casa de América). The finish line will be located in the Retiro Park. The time limit to end this itinerary is one hour and a half.

In both the half-marathon and the marathon, the tour starts in Plaza de Cibeles and ends in the Retiro Park. For the half-marathon the time limit is of 3 hours while the marathon has a time limit of 6 hours.

In this link you will be able to study and get into more details of the three races. Regardless of in you want to join in this sporting event or simply you want to go to one of the music stages, this is a great way to spend your Sunday morning in Madrid

More popular races in Madrid

The calendar of important races in Madrid doesn’t end with the marathon we have just told you about. There’s a bunch of options to pick from in the next months. Some of the most important are:

• 3rd Race in the march against Cancer (April 17^th), of4 and 10 km.
• 2^nd Family race (7^th of May), of 5 kilometres.
• 13^th Woman race (8thofMay), of 7,5 kilometres.
• 6^th Environment race (5thofJune), 5 and 10 kilometres and special races for children.
• Madrid runs through Madrid (18^th ofSeptember), of 10 kilometres.
• The heart’s popular race (September the 24th), of 4,5 and 10 kilometres, with special races for children.
• 36^th edition of the Science race (16 ofOctober), 10 kilometres.
• San Silvestre Vallecana (December 31st), 12 kilometres.