Get ready for the next edition of the Zurich Seville Marathon by joining the official training meet-ups, available both in Seville and Madrid.

The Organization of the Zurich Seville Marathon offers the chance to prepare for the next edition of the marathon, under the technical direction of the great Sevillian athlete and coach Rubén Álvarez. An experienced marathoner who has run several times around 2h 20’ and is still going strong. He will lead and supervise these training groups for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2026.

These training sessions will be free of charge for all runners registered for the marathon who wish to attend them. They take place in 3 weekly sessions.

He is the coach who will lead the training and supervised preparation groups for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2026, for runners registered for the race, free of charge for them.

Training sessions will start on Wednesday, October 1st

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 19:30h, in María Luisa Park.

What is offered?

a) Assistance and supervision in the in-person training sessions of the different groups by coach Rubén Álvarez Miguel, for four and a half months, from October 1st until the marathon.

b) Development of a marathon training plan by levels to be carried out during the in-person sessions in the different groups and used as a reference for those who wish.

c) Engagement activities with runners who regularly attend the in-person training sessions through an email group to resolve questions.

Location, days and schedule:

María Luisa Park. Meeting point at Plaza España, by the Aníbal González tower.

- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 19:30 h

Who is Rubén Álvarez?

Academic Background:

- Advanced Technician in Physical and Sports Activities

- Diploma in Physical Education

- Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

Regarding times and athletic results:

Best marathon time of 2h 20’ 52”, at ZMS 2022.

He has competed twice in the Valencia Marathon achieving 2h 21 and 2h 23.

The Seville Marathon is the one he has run the most, on 5 occasions: The first time in 2h 32’ and the fastest in 2h 20’. The other three times in 2h 21’; 2h 24’ and 2h 26’

Best track and road results:

2h 20´ 52” at Seville Marathon 2022

1h 7´56” at Seville Half Marathon 2023

10K ROAD in 31´18”

5000 meters on track in 14´52”

3000 meters on track in 8´36”

Three-time member of the Andalusian senior cross-country team.

The Organization of the Zurich Seville Marathon offers the chance to prepare for the next edition of the marathon, under the technical direction of coach Pablo Villalobos. An experienced marathoner who will lead and supervise these training groups in MADRID, for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2026.

These training sessions will be free of charge for all runners registered for the marathon

Training groups and schedule to prepare for the Zurich Seville Marathon in Madrid, under the technical direction of Pablo Villalobos:

Possibility to access 16 sessions per week, at different locations and times in Madrid from Monday to Thursday. These are the locations and schedules:

Retiro Park - 8 sessions per week

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7h00am, 14h00, 19h00 and 20h30

Juan Carlos I Park (Campo de las Naciones) – 4 sessions per week

Mondays and Wednesdays at 19h30

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19h00

Dehesa de la Villa – 2 sessions per week

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 20h15

Ensanche de Vallecas (Valdecarros) – 2 sessions per week

Mondays and Wednesdays at 20h30.

What do we offer?

Assistance and supervision in the in-person training sessions of the different groups, under the technical direction of Pablo Villalobos.

Supervision by coaches (including Pablo Villalobos) for 16 weeks from November 3rd, 2025, to February 12th, 2026, except public holidays in the Community of Madrid and the week from December 24th to January 1st.

Development of a personalized marathon training plan by levels, to be carried out during the in-person sessions in the different groups and used as a reference for those who wish.

Engagement activities with runners who regularly attend the in-person training sessions through an email/WhatsApp group to resolve questions.

To participate, you only need to show up at each location on the days and times mentioned.

Retiro Park - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 07h00am, 14h00, 19h00 and 20h30
Meeting point at 7am and 14h: Cruce paseo de coches with C/ Uruguay (Inside Retiro): https://goo.gl/maps/gTbovjgF6ADdh82D6
Meeting point at 19h and 20h30: Niño Jesús Gate of Retiro: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rUZ1eSzbzeVaZ57C6

Juan Carlos I Park (Campo de las Naciones) – Mondays and Wednesdays at 19h30 / Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19h00
Meeting point at the end of the parking parallel to Avda de Logroño, opposite the campsite and next to the roundabout accessing the M40: https://goo.gl/maps/zFV6fS8Ett3oRrmb7

Dehesa de la Villa – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 20h15. Start of the bike lane from the roundabout connecting C/ Antonio Machado and C/ Francos Rodríguez: https://goo.gl/maps/TxdBNb5th1332pWSA

Ensanche de Vallecas (Valdecarros) – Mondays and Wednesdays at 20h30. Corner of the square opposite the Mercadona closest to the black tower: https://goo.gl/maps/yVbnb8Vo8DswCpGc9