TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida.
The TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon is a two-lap city marathon with a World Athletics Label that finishes at Murcia Cathedral. The course is practically level and known to be fast, with a course record of 2:11:51; what makes it hard is the second lap, which takes different roads from the first and thins the field out. Also known as Murcia Marathon, Maratón de Murcia and Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon.
TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon 2027: Course, Route Profile & Map
The first lap is the half-marathon course: from the start near the Cathedral along long axes through the city, with out-and-back sections to the east, the road beside the river Segura, Avenida Juan Carlos I and the La Pólvora district, up to Plaza Circular. Where the half marathoners turn off to finish, you carry on east along the Ronda de Levante.
According to the course plan the second lap is its own route: a loop by the Palacio de Deportes, the eastern out-and-back and southern loop again, short spurs around km 31 and 32, the river and La Pólvora once more, then the Ronda Norte in the north-west between km 38 and 41 before the run down through the city to the Cathedral. The measurement certificate for the shared course gives altitudes between 38 and 42 metres: there are no climbs, only bridges and underpasses.
It is a big event: over 11,000 people ran across three distances in 2026, 6,000 marathon places are planned for 2027, and the finish sits in the historic centre, which the organiser itself gives as a reason for dropping the 10K. The time limit has been extended to six hours.
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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 TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon.
Start under control
On a level two-lap course even pacing is the whole strategy. In the first lap you run with the half marathoners, who are racing 21 km: their pace is tempting and too fast for you. The marathon is decided in the second lap from the Ronda de Levante onwards.
Hold your rhythm
The field thins, the roads are new, and several turnarounds and spurs break your rhythm. Take the turns smoothly, find groups on the long straights by the river, and keep something for the Ronda Norte between km 38 and 41, the last big arc before the run to the Cathedral.
Spend what is left
The trap is a half-way split that is too fast because you were pulled along by the shorter race.
Training plan for TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon: 12-week build
Build the base
For age-group runners this is three to six hours of steady aerobic work; you must reach half-way within 2 hours 45. Climbing strength is irrelevant; pace endurance over the full distance is everything.
Train race pace
The decisive part is the second lap, with few runners around you and many changes of direction. Build long runs to 32-35 km with marathon-pace blocks in the final third, and run some of them alone so you can hold pace without a group.
Rehearse the course
An early-February date puts your build-up in winter. Plan fallbacks for bad-weather weeks so the long runs do not fall away, and use tune-up races to practise starting in a big field.
Arrive fresh
Turnarounds cost more time on this course than any hill. Strides and short changes of pace help you get back to marathon pace quickly after each turn.
Courses
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Everything about TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida.
How long is TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon?
TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida 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 TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon have?
TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon has around 283 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 TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon?
TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon is classified as Flat, averaging 6.4 vertical metres per kilometre. 52% of the route is flat, 24% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 0% is steeper than 6%.
Is TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon a loop course?
Yes, TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon course?
Yes. The TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida 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 TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon?
Preparation for TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon should account for 42.2 km, 283 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 TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon?
The pacing strategy for TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon should reflect 42.2 km, 283 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 TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida take place?
TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida takes place on February 7, 2027.
Where does TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida take place?
TotalEnergies Maratón Murcia Costa Cálida takes place in Murcia, Spain.
Which distances does TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon offer?
TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon offers 2 distances — Maratón: 42.2 km (Marathon); Media Maratón: 21.1 km (Half marathon).
How do I register for TotalEnergies Murcia Costa Cálida Marathon?
Registration runs through the organiser: maratonmurcia.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
