TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca.
The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca runs along the sea and through Palma's old town in October: start and finish sit at the Parc de la Mar directly below the cathedral, and two thirds of the course lies in the flat gradient band. The only ramps worth the name are the short pulls up onto the cathedral bluff – otherwise this is a course for an even time beside the Mediterranean.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile are from the most recent edition.
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca: Course, Route Profile & Map
The gun goes at 08:05 at the Parc de la Mar, five minutes after the 10K and together with the half marathon. The course is a closed loop: out along the waterfront promenade on the bay of Palma, then back through the old town past the cathedral, Es Baluard and La Llotja.
With 264 metres of climbing over 43.5 measured kilometres the profile is classified flat but is not quite level. Four short climbs sit between kilometres 12 and 15.2 and again at 35.4, none longer than 600 metres and the steepest just under six per cent. They are the ramps up into the old town; two thirds of the rest is flat.
What gives this marathon its character is the setting around it. It belongs to the TUI Mediterranean Marathon League, is an Abbott WMM Wanda Age Group World Championships qualifier and is homologated by the Balearic athletics federation. The weekend is built as a travel event, with breakfast runs on Friday and Saturday, an expo and a pasta party; entries for 2026 sold out early. It is organised by Kumulus Active World.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 12 | 0.6 km | 3.2 % | 6.5 % | +19 m | — |
| km 13.7 | 0.4 km | 5.9 % | 11.2 % | +22 m | — |
| km 15.2 | 0.4 km | 3.3 % | 6.9 % | +12 m | — |
| km 35.4 | 0.4 km | 5.3 % | 11.8 % | +23 m | — |
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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca.
Start under control
On a course that is two thirds flat, even splits work – and precisely for that reason the mistake here is nearly always the opening. The marathon and half start together, and the half-marathon field takes the first kilometres considerably harder. Run the first five to your own plan, not to the people around you.
Hold your rhythm
The only places where your pace has to change are the four short climbs into the old town between kilometres 12 and 15.2. They are short enough to run through; hold your effort rather than your speed on them and pick the rhythm back up on the way down.
Spend what is left
The race is decided from kilometre 30 on the waterfront promenade. That is where the course is most uniform and most exposed – little shade, no terrain to prompt you, and with an eight o'clock October start in Mallorca the temperature climbs noticeably in exactly that phase. Drink to a plan from the start, and expect the last short climb at kilometre 35.4, which at over five per cent arrives unpleasantly late. The promenade can also carry a sea breeze that costs more than any gradient on this course.
Training plan for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect 3 to 5 hours as an age-group runner. The demand is aerobic throughout and uniform over long stretches: 66 per cent of the distance sits in the flat band and the four classified climbs together add up to under eighty metres.
Train race pace
The training emphasis therefore belongs on long runs at marathon pace and threshold work, not hills. In the specific phase build long sessions with extended goal-pace blocks in the final third and add threshold runs of 20 to 40 minutes. The short old-town ramps need no dedicated preparation, though a few runs on gently rolling terrain will not hurt.
Rehearse the course
The race-deciding phase runs from kilometre 30 to the line. Rehearse it with progressive long runs whose fastest kilometres sit right at the end, and occasionally run long, straight, featureless stretches alone – the mental demand of this course is the sameness of that promenade.
Arrive fresh
The most important condition is the warmth. Mid-October in Mallorca catches northern European runners after a cool autumn, and the second half of the race falls into the rising late-morning heat on a shadeless promenade. Deliberately build warmer or over-dressed sessions into your final weeks, practise drinking on the move, and test a cap.
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Everything about TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca.
How long is TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca?
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca have?
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca has around 265 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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca?
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca is classified as Flat, averaging 6.1 vertical metres per kilometre. 66% of the route is flat, 14% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 1% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca have?
The hardest climb of TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca starts at kilometre 35.4, runs for 0.4 km at an average of 5.3% and gains 23 metres. 4 climbs are mapped in total.
Is TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca a loop course?
Yes, TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca course?
Yes. The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca?
Preparation for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca should account for 42.2 km, 265 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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca?
The pacing strategy for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca should reflect 42.2 km, 265 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 TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on October 18, 2026.
Where does TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca take place?
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca takes place in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Which distances does TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca offer?
TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca offers 3 distances — Marathon: 42.2 km; Half Marathon: 21.1 km; 10K: 10 km.
How do I register for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca?
Registration runs through the organiser: palmademallorcamarathon.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
