Half Marathon races near Castellar del Vallès

The Mitja Marató Parc de Collserola is a trail half marathon held in Barcelona’s Collserola park, with its start and finish at the Velòdrom d’Horta. It begins at 08:00 and covers the standard 21.097 km half-marathon distance. With 892 meters of elevation gain, it is more of a mountain run than a road half marathon. The race, organized by Unió Excursionista Catalunya d’Horta, is in its twenty-third edition. The course utilizes a significant portion of Parc de Collserola, featuring checkpoints at Can Borrell, Sant Medir, and Vista Rica. Runners navigate a path defined by forest tracks, ascents, and park landmarks, distinct from city streets.

Cursa de Sant Galderic is a trail-running event held in Tavèrnoles, a small municipality within Barcelona province. It provides two off-road routes: a 21 km trail and an 11 km trail. Both are designated as non-competitive, emphasizing participation and completion over racing for rankings. The event is typically scheduled for early November, though the specific date is currently unconfirmed. The public listing offers limited course specifics, with most useful information pertaining to format and logistics. Participants can select either the longer 21 km trail or the shorter 11 km option. The event page features classifications and results, along with a link to the official website. The listing is available in multiple languages, including Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Basque, Galician, and Portuguese, aiding international visitors in understanding the essential race details.

Montjuïc Tibidabo is a Barcelona race with options from 10 kilometers up to a half marathon. The name points to two of the city’s high landmarks: Montjuïc, above the port side of Barcelona, and Tibidabo, the mountain at the edge of the Collserola range. The available distances make it more flexible than a single-format road race, with shorter runners and half-marathon runners sharing the same event setup. The Tibidabo side gives the race its most distinctive backdrop. The summit has an amusement park and the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, and it is linked to Plaça del Doctor Andreu by the Tibidabo Funicular, a 1,130-meter electric line that climbs 275 meters at gradients up to 25.7%. The funicular opened in 1901, later moved from wooden cars to metal trainsets, and now runs articulated vehicles carrying 252 people.

The Mitja Sant Cugat is a long-standing half marathon held in Sant Cugat del Valles, near Barcelona. The primary event covers 21 km, with 10 km and 5 km races included in the same program. These shorter races are designated as non-competitive, ensuring the day accommodates participants not solely focused on achieving a half-marathon personal best. The course is noted in local race information as being exceptionally flat for the region, presenting a suitable option for consistent pacing or a runner's initial significant half marathon attempt. Club Muntanyenc Sant Cugat is the organizing body for this event. With considerable history, the race ranks among Catalonia's more established half marathons and holds a local standing as a competitive event of its kind.

The Trail Torres del Foc begins in Calella at Pati de l'Os and concludes along the seafront on Passeig Manuel Puigvert. This competitive trail running event takes place in November, offering four distances: 12K, 21K, 42K, and 60K. Participants can select a short mountain run or an ultra-distance challenge. The routes traverse the Parc del Montnegre i Corredor, connecting the coast with the forested hills inland. The courses follow paths and trails within the park, with elevation gains for each distance: approximately 396 meters for the 12K, 992 meters for the 21K, 1,692 meters for the 42K, and 2,449 meters for the 60K. The event's name originates from the fire watchtowers located along the route, elevated points that continue to aid in forest protection. The 21K holds UTMB Index 20K status and recently saw about 145 finishers. The range of distances accommodates newer trail runners, club athletes, and those seeking a demanding mountain race.