2027 Training Meetups

Official Training Groups for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2027

Would you like to prepare for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2027 alongside other runners and under the supervision of a top-level coach? The organisation is launching a new edition of its Official Training Groups, a free initiative for all runners registered for the race.

From 2 November 2026 until marathon week, participants can enjoy three in-person sessions a week led by Rubén Álvarez, a Seville-born athlete and coach with a long career in distance running and a marathon personal best of 2h20:52.

The sessions are designed to help runners prepare for the race with confidence, share experiences with other participants and get answers to their questions throughout the whole preparation process.

Silhouettes of runners training against the light next to a cable-stayed bridge

What do the training groups include?

  • In-person training sessions supervised by Rubén Álvarez throughout the preparation period.
  • Training plans adapted to different performance levels.
  • Group follow-up and engagement through a communication channel with participants.
  • Advice and answers to questions about preparing for the marathon.
  • A motivating environment to successfully take on the challenge of completing the Zurich Seville Marathon 2027.

Schedule and meeting point

Dates: from 2 November 2026 until marathon week.

Training days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Time: 19:15.

Meeting point: Aníbal González statue, María Luisa Park (Seville).

Group of runners posing in Seville's Plaza de España after a training session

Rubén Álvarez, leading the preparation

Rubén Álvarez is one of the most outstanding Seville distance runners of recent years and still competes at the highest level. His main sporting achievements include:

  • 2h20:52 at the Seville Marathon 2022.
  • 1h07:56 in the half marathon.
  • 31:18 over 10 kilometres on the road.
  • 14:52 in the 5.000 metres.
  • 8:36 in the 3.000 metres.
  • Three-time member of the Andalusian senior cross-country team.

In addition to his sporting experience, he has a solid academic background:

  • Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences.
  • Diploma in Physical Education.
  • Higher Technician in Physical and Sports Activities.

Train with us

Whether your goal is to make your debut over the distance or to improve your personal best, the Official Training Groups of the Zurich Seville Marathon 2027 give you the chance to prepare for the race alongside other participants, under the guidance of an experienced coach and in one of the city's most iconic settings.

Taking part in these training sessions is free for all runners registered for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2027.

Sign up and prepare for your marathon with Rubén Álvarez and the rest of the participants.

Women runners training as a group along a palm-lined avenue
Four runners training on a dirt path among trees

Title sponsor

Zurich

Technical Sponsor

ASICS

Gold Sponsor

TotalEnergies

Sponsors

ABC Sevilla
Geless 266
Hyundai
Renfe tren oficial
Powerade
Runna by Strava
CICVE

Official Tour Operator

Green Sponsor

Partners

Sport Life
Corredor
Abbott World Marathon Majors
City Shigsteeing
Hotel Barceló Sevilla Renacimiento
Lenor

Institutions

Z Zurich Foundation
RFEA
Puerto de Sevilla
Fibes
Podólogos de Andalucía
AIMS
World Athletics Elite Label
Universidad de Sevilla
Torre Sevilla
Seville City Council SPORT LIFE IBÉRICA