Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Maraton

The Madrid Marathon is held in Madrid, the capital of Spain and the country’s political and cultural heart. The city is renowned for its royal heritage, grand urban avenues, and world-class museums. In 2021, the “Landscape of Light (Paisaje de la Luz)” was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The Landscape of Light includes the Prado Boulevard and Retiro Park, representing a pioneering example of Enlightenment-era urban planning that integrates culture, science, nature, and public space. The area encompasses the Prado Museum, historic gardens, and monumental architecture, forming one of Europe’s most significant cultural landscapes. The marathon course runs through Madrid’s city center, passing royal palaces, historic districts, museum quarters, and major urban parks. Runners experience the scale and elegance of Spain’s royal capital while racing through a living cultural landscape.