The race takes place on 14 February 2027, starting at Passeig Picasso.
The distance is 21.097 km, and the entire course is an urban course certified by the Catalan Athletics Federation (FCA),
the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) and World Athletics.
The start is at 08:30, the race finishes at approximately 13:15, and the official time limit is 2 hours 45 minutes from the time the final participant passes start line.
Participants who exceed this time will not receive an official result.
Wheelchair athletes start first at 08:25.
To reduce congestion and keep runners moving smoothly, starts are staggered according to the estimated pace submitted at registration.
The start corrals (calaixos) are colour-coded, and only participants with the matching-colour bib may enter.
The sub-elite corral is assigned to participants who provide proof of a recent time under 30 minutes for the men's 10K,
under half marathon 1 hour 5 minutes and under 2 hours 15 minutes for the marathon;
the women's standards are 35 minutes, 1 hour 15 minutes and 2 hours 35 minutes.
Course has kilometre markers throughout the course in accordance with World Athletics regulations.
Pacer has 30 runners assigned across 10 target pace from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes.
The organisers describe the course as a fully urban circuit through the Mediterranean city's centre and along the coast.
There are timing checkpoints at several points along course.
You will be disqualified if you miss one or are overtaken by the sweep vehicle.
Wheelchair athletes must report to start line by 15 minutes before the start.
