The Seville Marathon’s 5K race: start time and course

Plan your race pace

The 5-kilometre fun run linked to the Seville Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 9:30 a.m. in Plaza de América. The event, organised by Seville’s Municipal Sports Institute and SPORT LIFE IBÉRICA S.A., is open to participants aged 12 and older on race day.

The certified course, marked at every kilometre, starts and finishes at the same location and runs along avenues and through areas around María Luisa Park. Participants have a maximum of one hour to complete the 5,000 metres; the finish closes at 10:30 a.m. Entry is subject to a 3,500-bib limit and the registration deadline set out in the rules.

A short race with a confirmed date and start time

The sixth edition of this race is part of the Seville Marathon programme, but it has its own identity and regulations. Runners do not need to enter the long-distance race to participate: the rules set a 5,000-metre course and welcome anyone who meets the minimum-age requirement, without distinction, according to the available event information.

The start is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2027. The time limit begins when the race starts, and organisers will close the finish one hour later. That window allows participants to cover the distance at a relaxed pace, but it is not an unrestricted start or an unlimited walk: entrants must remain within the official schedule and follow race staff instructions.

The event will be run under World Athletics and Royal Spanish Athletics Federation road-race regulations. The distance will be properly certified, and vertical signs will mark each kilometre, helping runners stay oriented and judge their pace without relying solely on a watch.

From the María Luisa area to Plaza de España

Plaza de América serves as both the start and finish. The course leaves the square on its left-hand side and continues along Paseo de las Delicias and Avenida de la Palmera. It then joins Avenidas del Cardenal Ilundáin and de Manuel Siurot before turning onto Avenida de la Borbolla.

The route continues along Avenida de Portugal to Glorieta del Cid, which runners pass on the right, before entering Avenida de Isabel la Católica in the lane farthest from Plaza de España. The race passes through the square and returns along that avenue, again on the side farthest from the plaza, before reaching Glorieta de Covadonga.

In the final section, runners follow Avenida de Don Pelayo and complete a loop around Plaza de América, leaving it on their right, before returning to the finish. The sequence of streets makes the event’s urban character clear: this is a road race, not a trail or mountain event, and it runs on marked streets in Seville. The information provided does not specify the surface on every section, so it is best not to assume that conditions are identical throughout.

Organisers mark every kilometre vertically, but the available information does not include an elevation profile or a breakdown of gradients. For a 5K, the most reliable reference is to follow the official markers and course staff, especially at avenue changes and roundabout turns.

Minimum age, pace and cutoff time

Anyone who has turned 12 by race day may participate. The requirement refers to the date of the event, not the date of registration. The rules also state that ages specified for the categories must have been reached on that day, which may affect the applicable classification.

The one-hour limit for five kilometres works out to an average pace of 12 minutes per kilometre as a mathematical reference. It is not a pace recommendation or a guarantee that every participant can maintain it in all circumstances: the key point is that the finish closes at 10:30 a.m. and runners must follow the organiser’s instructions on the course.

The rules prohibit the use of wheeled devices or equipment during the race, including handbikes. An exception applies to wheelchairs used by athletes with disabilities, provided they are federation-certified and officially approved by the organiser. In that case, wearing a helmet is compulsory. The rules also bar unauthorised vehicles from following participants.

Registration: deadline, bib limit and additional costs

The registration window is scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2027, unless all 3,500 available bibs sell out first. Online registration will no longer be accepted from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 18. The deadline therefore does not guarantee that places will remain available until the final day: capacity may be reached earlier.

Registration takes place online in the relevant race section of the Zurich Seville Marathon website. The reference information does not specify the standard entry fee for this event, so it is not possible to give a reliable total. It does state that a €4 RFEA day licence must be added, except for participants with an Andalusian or national federation licence, or a Runner Plus card.

The rules state that once registration is complete, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances unless the applicable cancellation guarantee has been purchased. Three guarantee options are presented during registration; the available information details one of them: the premium option costs €3 and provides a 100% refund of the entry fee until January 30, 2027. No conditions should be attributed to the other options unless they are specified.

Before completing registration, it is important to check the final amount, including the licence fee where applicable, and review the cancellation terms shown during the process. The bib limit, early closure if the event sells out, and refund policy affect different decisions: a place may no longer be available before the stated deadline, while a confirmed entry is not automatically refunded if plans change.

Bib collection and race services

Bibs can only be collected at the Runner’s Expo at FIBES on Friday, February 19, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. without a break. Bibs will not be handed out on race day. To collect one, participants must show their registration receipt or a copy, along with an official identity document such as a national ID card or passport.

The bib must be clearly visible on the front of the torso throughout the race and must not be altered. It contains a disposable chip, so it should not be folded or tampered with; doing so may affect time recording. The rules also provide for a bag-drop service, although the organiser accepts no responsibility for items left there.

Bag-drop staff may ask participants to open a bag to inspect its contents and may refuse it if the runner declines. Liquid and solid refreshments will be available in the post-finish area. The information does not specify the products or quantities, so the event’s name should not be taken as a guarantee of a full breakfast.

Safety, medical support and conduct on the course

Medical services will be available during the race, and participants are advised to have a medical check-up beforehand. That recommendation does not replace individual responsibility: by registering, each athlete declares that they are physically fit to take part and accepts the risks inherent in sporting activity.

Anyone with a health condition must notify the organiser in writing before the race, mark their bib with a red cross, and include their name, address, telephone number and medical condition. The advance notice must also identify the bib number. Medical staff are authorised to withdraw any runner who shows signs of being in poor physical condition.

Only vehicles accredited by the organiser may follow the race. Following runners in motorised or wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles or skates, is prohibited, and the Seville Local Police may remove them from the course. A sweep vehicle will also collect anyone unable or unwilling to continue. Participants who cannot maintain the cutoff pace must board it or withdraw, following staff instructions.

The rules also prohibit conduct by individuals that endangers runners or disrupts the event. Written protests affecting a finishing position must be submitted to the organiser within 30 minutes of the results being published. Other complaints must be sent in writing before the Wednesday after the race; decisions affecting results will be communicated within a maximum of 10 days.

Results, awards and personal data

The organiser will produce race classifications and award trophies to the top three finishers in the overall category for both men and women. Results will be published on the official event website and displayed beside the awards area. Trophies and awards will remain provisional until any complaints affecting the standings have been resolved.

Registration means accepting the rules and the data-processing terms set out by Seville’s Municipal Sports Institute and SPORT LIFE IBÉRICA S.A. Personal information is used to administer participation and communicate matters related to the marathon. It may also be used to publish race results, which include details such as a participant’s name, surname, category and nationality.

The organiser’s terms also provide for data to be transferred to the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation for its own purposes, and for images taken at the event to be used in different formats and media. Registration therefore does more than reserve a place: it also means accepting the stated terms for data management and the use of images connected with the race.

A companion event, not a step in the marathon

The 5K shares a name and weekend with the Seville Marathon, but it has its own distance, start, schedule and rules. Its format may appeal to regular runners seeking a short race as well as participants who want to take part in the sporting atmosphere without tackling the main event’s 42.195 kilometres.

With both start and finish at Plaza de América, the route offers a compact course, clear urban landmarks and kilometre signs. The start is set for 9:30 a.m., the time limit is 60 minutes and the entry cap is 3,500 bibs. These are the figures that define the event, and they should not be confused with the marathon’s details: the main race’s schedule, capacity and rules do not automatically apply to this event.

Some details will only become clear through further organiser updates closer to race day, including the standard entry fee and any additional logistical instructions. The available rules do confirm the essentials: date, start, course, minimum age, finish closure and key conditions. Participants will cover five kilometres, while the regulations set the shared framework for safety and conduct on the course.