I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

What is the route of the I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

The first Toledo Imperial Marathon debuts a route starting at Mirador del Valle, one of the city's best viewpoints. From there, the course passes the Santa Bárbara roundabout, the Juanelo Turriano institute in Santa María de Benquerencia, the Polígono's indoor pool, the AVE high-speed rail station and the Defence Delegation building.

The circuit continues along Avenida Adolfo Suárez and the Peraleda bridge, passing the Sephardic Museum before heading into the closing stretch. The finish line is at Paseo Imperial de la Vega.

Certified by the Castilla-La Mancha Athletics Federation, the route is mostly flat, with a spectacular final section through the Historic Centre of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The race offers individual, pairs and four-person team formats.

Key kilometer points of the I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

• Km 0-10 — Salida en el Mirador del Valle

  Arranque desde uno de los puntos con mejores vistas de la ciudad, pasando por la rotonda de Santa Bárbara y Santa María de Benquerencia.

• Km 10-22 — Estación del AVE y avenida Adolfo Suárez

  El circuito continúa junto a la estación del AVE y la Delegación de Defensa antes de tomar la avenida Adolfo Suárez.

• Km 22-32 — Puente de la Peraleda y Museo Sefardí

  El trazado cruza el puente de la Peraleda y pasa junto al Museo Sefardí en dirección al tramo final.

• Km 32-42,195 — Casco Histórico y meta en el Paseo Imperial de la Vega

  Tramo final espectacular a través del Casco Histórico, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, hasta la meta.

Where to stay for the I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

Toledo's Historic Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best area to stay: within walking distance of most attractions, restaurants and the marathon route itself.

Hotels in the old town range from simple options to charming hotels in historic buildings, many just minutes from the Alcázar and the Cathedral.

Toledo is a small, very walkable city, so any accommodation in or near the historic centre leaves you well placed for the race.

Getting there from the airport for the I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

Toledo has no airport of its own, so the most practical option is to fly into Madrid-Barajas Airport and continue by AVE high-speed train to Toledo, a journey of just 33-34 minutes with departures roughly every hour from Atocha.

Toledo's Mudéjar-style train station is well connected to the historic centre by bus or taxi (about 10-15 minutes).

If you're driving, Toledo is less than an hour from Madrid by motorway.

Frequently Asked Questions about I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

What participation formats are available?

Solo (full marathon, 42.195 km), pairs (21.1 km each runner), and four-person ekiden-style teams (10.5 km per member).

What time does it start and when does the race close?

The start is at 9:00 AM, with the course closing at 2:30 PM.

Is there a bib limit?

Yes, a maximum of 5,000 bibs across all formats combined.

About I Maratón Imperial de Toledo

The I Imperial Marathon of Toledo marks the launch of the city's first-ever marathon, a 42.195 km race designed to showcase the extraordinary heritage of the Imperial City. With thousands of runners expected, it aims to become one of Spain's premier marathon events.

The course passes many of Toledo's most iconic landmarks, including the Tagus River, the Alcázar, the Cathedral and historic neighborhoods recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Besides the individual marathon, runners can also participate in pairs or 4 × 10.5 km relay teams, making the event accessible to a wide range of participants.

The I Imperial Marathon of Toledo aims to establish Toledo among Europe's great marathon destinations. Taking part means running through centuries of history, spectacular monuments and one of Spain's most remarkable historic cities.