The Barcelona Marathon 2014 - or the Zurich Marató de Barcelona- takes place on 16th March. Start and finish of the 42,195 km long circular course is the Av. Reina Cristina. This is the street that ascends from the Plaça Espanya and Magic fountain. Behind the fountain, which is activated already during the day of the marathon and radiate its beautiful charm, there is the fair trade located here (Marató Expo). The Barcelona Marathon is a becoming popular race on the international calendar.
Every year it grows in attendance and over 15.000 runner from every country in the world are expected. The Barcelona Zurich Marathon is well-organized with a route entirely in Barcelona visiting the must emblematic sites of the city, such us Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Gracia, Olimpyc villa, fc Barcelona stadium, gothic district, Hospital de Sant Pau, etc
And offer a service of massage, showers as well as plenty of changing rooms.
There are many entertainments points along the route and food tasting, band and other activaties. 
