The half-marathon in Barcelona, also known as the Asics Mitja Marató de Barcelona, is held every March. It’s the second largest running event in Barcelona next to the Marathon. The next half-marathon takes place on 26th February 2012, and is also open to wheelchair users.

The 21,0975 km long route takes the runners from the Arc de Triomf, by the old town to the Plaça Catalunya. From there it goes down the famous Ramblas and along Avenida del Paral•lel. Then it goes through the modernist Eixample district back to the Arc de Triomf, Parc de la Ciutadella further along the eastern part of Eixample to the Torre Agbar, one of the most striking buildings in Barcelona. The route takes the runners along the Diagonal then goes to the Fòrum and along the beach again at the Parc de la Ciutadella to Arc de Triomf, which is the finishing line. With this route a very interesting and varied street circuit is marked out.

Schedules and registration for the Half Marathon 2012

As of 01/06/2011 you can register online on the official site of Mitja Marató de Barcelona. A transponder chip is required; it can be purchased at registration for €3.
Up to 29th January 2012 the registration fee amounts to €19 with your own chip or €22 without your own chip. From 30th January to 19th February the registration fee is € 23 or € 26. A walking bag and the official Mitja Marató T-shirt are included in the registration fee.

Registration deadline is 19th January 2012.

Date of the Half Marathon Barcelona: 26th February 2012.

Registration for the half marathon for wheelchair users: write an e-mail to info@mitjabarcelona.com by 15th February 2012.

An application by fax, phone or e-mail is not possible (except for wheelchair users).

Further procedure after registration

On the two days before the Mitya half marathon, you can pick up the bag with your start number and the yellow timer chip. The collection point is located in the Organization tent in the Municipal Sports Center Estacio del Nord (Napols, 42-44).

The collection point is open on Friday 24th February 2012 from 11.00 - 20.00 and on Sunday 25th February from 10.00 - 20.00. You should bring your passport and registration confirmation. Collection is no longer possible on race day. Runners who travel from outside Barcelona can pick up their bag and start number on race day between 07.00 and 08:00, or collect their bag according to prior arrangement via e-mail: info@mitjabarcelona.com. After 08:00 on 26th February no more starting numbers will be issued.

Changing facilities are available on the race day at the Municipal Sports Center.

You can easily get to the starting line of the half marathon with the L1 metro line; station "Arc de Triomf."

The half marathon starts at 08:45.