Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz.
The Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon is the Basque capital's city marathon, named after the 1995 world champion who shapes it as technical director. It is a homologated, flat circuit through a city sitting at a little over 500 metres, run in May, where the art lies in getting through the repeated loops evenly. Also known as Vitoria-Gasteiz Marathon, Martín Fiz Marathon and Maratón Martín Fiz.
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
Start and finish are on Paseo de Cervantes. The marathon uses the half-marathon circuit and extends it with further loops through the city, so you run many sections more than once. The profile moves between about 505 and 538 metres above sea level with no climb that demands its own tactics; the ascent accumulates from many small undulations in the city streets.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a green, compact city and the race is a popular festival: in 2026, at the 23rd edition, almost 5,000 people started across all distances, close to 1,000 of them in the marathon. The organiser describes the course as urban, fast and homologated, and its report on 2026 mentions good weather with some wind and crowds along the route.
All distances start together at 8:30; the 21K, 10K and 5K peel off earlier, after which the marathon loops grow noticeably quieter.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon.
Start under control
A flat, homologated city course is made for even pacing. Because all distances start together, the first kilometre is crowded; take your time there and then settle into marathon pace rather than going with the 10K runners.
Hold your rhythm
The decisive phase is the second half, once the shorter races have finished and you run the loops without a group. Use the repetition: you already know every corner, can plan for the aid stations that the regulations place every 5 km, and can compare splits at familiar points.
Spend what is left
The biggest trap is the start crush with faster short-distance runners; the second is wind on open stretches, which you should not fight alone if a group is nearby.
Training plan for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon: 12-week build
Build the base
For age-group runners the marathon is three to five hours of steady aerobic work; the finish closes at 5 h 24 according to the provisional regulations. The profile asks for no climbing strength, only pace endurance over the full distance.
Train race pace
The decisive part is the lonely loops of the second half. Long runs of 32-35 km with marathon-pace blocks in the final third train exactly that: holding pace when nobody is running with you any more.
Rehearse the course
In mid-May at a little over 500 metres conditions are usually mild, but the organiser's report on 2026 mentions wind. Run some tempo sessions in wind and practise tucking in behind others.
Arrive fresh
Because the joint start goes off quickly, a controlled opening belongs in your preparation too: rehearse a calm first kilometre and a smooth settle into marathon pace in your test races.
Courses
Download the Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon course as a GPX file for your watch or bike computer.
Let YOUB adapt your plan for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz dynamically
Ben connects your goal, the course, current load, recovery, and calendar. Your plan stays pointed at race day even when real life is not perfectly plannable.
Everything about Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz.
How long is Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon is 42.2 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon have?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon has around 245 m of elevation gain over 42.2 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon is classified as Flat, averaging 5.7 vertical metres per kilometre. 51% of the route is flat, 25% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon a loop course?
Yes, Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon course?
Yes. The Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon?
Preparation for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon should account for 42.2 km, 245 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon?
The pacing strategy for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon should reflect 42.2 km, 245 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz take place?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz takes place on May 16, 2027.
Where does Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz take place?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Maratón Martín Fiz takes place in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Which distances does Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon offer?
Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon offers 4 distances — Maratón: 42.2 km (Marathon); Media Maratón: 21.1 km (Half marathon); 10K: 10 km; 5K: 5 km.
How do I register for Elproex Vitoria-Gasteiz Martín Fiz Marathon?
Registration runs through the organiser: maratonmartinfiz.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
