The reason to run the great half marathons and marathons in Spain

Marathons in our country are in fashion. National and international runners meet on the streets of our cities to take on the challenge of 42 kilometers and 195 meters. It is for this reason that, since October 2023, Zurich Seguros created the Big 5 circuit with the best marathons in Spain: Zurich Marató Barcelona, ​​Zurich Marató San Sebastián, Zurich Rock’n’Roll Running Series Madrid, Zurich Maratón Sevilla and Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon.

Races that bring together a total of more than 100,000 runners each year, highlighting that in 2024 the Zurich Marató Barcelona had 20,000 race numbers sold and the Zurich Marathon San Sebastián will close at 10,000, contributing 30% of the total number of runners. For this reason, after more than 10 years as the main sponsor of running, Zurich Seguros reinforces its commitment to this initiative, the first circuit that brings together the main marathons in our country, to promote the practice of running, posing a new challenge, unique in the national panorama: finishing the 5 most important marathons in the country.

At the same time, the initiative wants to promote the healthy and responsible practice of this sport, which is why it is recommended to run the five events over several seasons. For this reason, it is not necessary to do them all in the same year, since the circuit marathons that have been held since 2020 can be registered.

Furthermore, the solidarity aspect has always been associated with running. Under this premise, the Big 5 challenge also has a great project to help the most vulnerable, through the Z Zurich Foundation, one euro will be contributed for each participant who finishes each of these five marathons and the funds will be They will go to a solidarity entity selected especially for each test.

The eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, on the Plátano Circuit of the Canary Islands

For its part, and for several years now, the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks has been part of the National Plátano Running Circuit of the Canary Islands. The first circuit of running which covers the entire Spanish territory, and whose qualifying events will be some of the most important races with the most impact in the country: Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Seville, Valencia and San Sebastián.

Of course, unlike the marathon circuit, this half marathon circuit is designed to be completed in the same calendar year. An unprecedented way to take popular sport one step further and an incredible motivation for all its followers, who will find in this circuit a new way to explore their capabilities in a unique challenge that, in addition to competing, will allow them to travel, have fun like never before. first, meet people and challenge themselves.