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Barcelona Marathon 2026

  • Barcelona, Spain
  • March 2026 (exact date TBC)
  • 26 miles
  • Registration fee: TBC
  • Fundraising pledge: TBC

Join Team Shelter for the Barcelona Marathon 2026. Ready to take on one of Europe's most beautiful road marathons?

Absorb the city's history and culture on a central urban route past iconic landmarks. Highlights include Gaudi's famous architecture, the bustling Port Olimpic and the picturesque seafront. It's a relatively flat course with only a few gentle inclines, ideal for beginners or experienced runners chasing a personal best!

Barcelona takes pride in hosting an open and inclusive marathon. The atmosphere on race day is unbeatable, as enthusiastic local supporters cheer on runners from across the world.

By running and fundraising for Shelter, you'll help to make housing justice a reality.

You must be at least 18 years old to run the Barcelona Marathon.

Already have your own place?

If you've already secured a spot, you can use your place to help create housing justice by running and fundraising for Shelter. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.

Join Team Shelter

Have any questions?

Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.

All our fundraisers get the best from us, including:

  • a Shelter technical running top

  • training plans created by our partners GH Training

  • personal trainer support

  • fundraising advice from the Shelter running team

View training guides and resources

Your run fuels the fight for home

A man wearing a Shelter vest and baseball cap smiles and waves as he runs past the cheer point of his race.

With a Shelter charity place, the funds you raise will help defend the right to a safe home for everyone.

Last year, we supported 15,975 households through our emergency helpline and 12,203 households through our local hubs.

We also campaign for long-term change by:

  • demanding better rights for renters

  • lobbying the government to invest in a new generation of social homes

  • calling out systemic racism in the housing sector

Join us and stand with people facing homelessness or unsafe housing.

Fundraising for Shelter

We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.

Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.

Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.

Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter

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