Maratón de Estepona Jardin de la Costa del Sol 2026

The Maratón de Estepona Jardin de la Costa del Sol is a 42 km road marathon held in Estepona, located on Spain's Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. It is scheduled for early October, with the Estepona Athletics Stadium on Avenida Juan Carlos I designated as the race venue. This event establishes Estepona's own marathon and contributes another long-distance race to the Málaga running schedule. The race highlights Estepona's coastal location and its appeal for sports tourism. The city features Mediterranean coastline, over 320 days of sunshine annually, and is situated less than an hour from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Local authorities position the marathon as a component of Estepona's strategy to connect tourism, sport, and quality of life, suggesting the event targets visiting runners alongside local athletes.