The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026 takes place this Sunday 18 October, with three races through the city’s seafront and historic centre. The 22nd edition of this sporting event will also cause major road closures in Palma, restricted access to several car parks and diversions on EMT bus routes.

TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026

Marathon runners with Palma Cathedral in the background. Photo: palmademallorcamarathon.com

The event brings together local and international runners competing in the marathon (42.195 kilometres), half marathon (21.097 kilometres) and 10K. All three races start near Parc de la Mar and pass through some of the Mallorcan capital’s most iconic locations, including Passeig Marítim, Portixol, the Cathedral, Cort and plaça Major.

TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026: start times and routes

The 10K is scheduled to start at 8:00, while the marathon and half marathon begin at 8:05. The awards ceremonies will take place at 11:45 for the 10K and half marathon, and at 12:15 for the marathon. The finish line will close at 14:15.

Organised by Kumulus Active World and the Institut Municipal de l’Esport (IME) of Palma City Council, the event also offers a festive atmosphere for spectators wishing to cheer on the runners. Entertainment points featuring DJs, live music, batucada drumming groups and children’s activities will be set up along the route, particularly around Passeig Marítim, Portixol, Cort and plaça Major.

The programme also includes the Expo, race bib collection, the Breakfast Run and Saturday’s Pasta Party. You can find the full timetable and activities for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026 at this link.

Road closures in Palma for TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026

Palma Local Police have prepared a special traffic management plan for Sunday 18 October, with restrictions beginning in the early hours and mainly affecting the seafront and access roads to the city centre.

The main road closures are as follows:

  • From 1:00 to 17:00: closure of the inner section of the Llevant motorway (Ma-19), between Costa de Gas and Antoni Maura.
  • From 6:30: closure of Passeig Marítim in both directions between avinguda de l’Argentina and Costa de Gas, as well as Antoni Maura.
  • From 7:00 to 14:00: closure of Passeig Marítim between the Porto Pi roundabout and avinguda de l’Argentina. Access to the ferry terminals from Porto Pi will remain open.
  • From 7:30 to 13:00: closure of access roads to Molinar via Joan Maragall and Llucmajor streets.
  • From 7:45: closure of Passeig Sagrera towards Andratx. At 9:30, one lane will reopen to allow traffic from this road towards Club de Mar.
  • From 6:30 to 13:00: closure of the entrance and exit to camí de s’Escollera from and towards the Llevant motorway.

Reopening times for Passeig Marítim and the city centre

Traffic will gradually return to normal throughout the day:

  • 13:00: reopening of the section from Porto Pi to avinguda de l’Argentina on the seaward side.
  • 14:00: reopening of Antoni Maura and the city-centre streets affected by the runners.
  • 14:30: reopening of Passeig Marítim towards the airport.
  • 17:00: reopening of Passeig Marítim in both directions.

Car parks affected by the marathon

The road closures will also restrict access to several public car parks:

  • Parc de la Mar: motorway entrance and exit closed from 1:00 to 16:00. Vehicles may exit via Antoni Maura towards Sagrera, except between 8:00 and 9:00, when the car park will be completely closed.
  • Via Roma: exit via Baró de Pinopar closed.
  • Plaça Major: vehicles will not be able to exit via La Rambla until the race has finished.
  • Passeig Mallorca: exit opposite the Teatre Municipal closed, with an alternative exit opposite Jaume I school.

Bicycles will also be temporarily removed from Bicipalma station 49, located in Joan Carles I. The taxi rank on the Born will be suspended, with an alternative on Jaume III and a designated pick-up point at plaça Quadrado, accessible from Porta de Sant Antoni.

EMT changes: diverted routes and suspended bus services

TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2026 will affect several public transport routes. On Sunday 18 October, bus routes L3, L4, L7, L18, L20, L25 and L35 will be diverted in one or both directions.

The following changes will also apply:

  • L1 and L30: no service between 6:00 and 16:00.
  • L25: will terminate at Instituts.
  • L35: will terminate at Eusebi Estada between approximately 7:30 and 13:00.
  • A1 and L23: will follow their usual routes but will skip certain stops because of the restrictions.

On Passeig Mallorca and around Avingudes, where the race uses the bus lane, stops 203, 205, 206, 1051, 981, 1330, 543, 457 and 458 will be temporarily out of service.

Runners and event volunteers can travel free of charge on EMT city buses between 6:00 and 17:00, even if they are not residents. They simply need to show their race bib or the relevant accreditation. This measure does not apply to airport routes A1 and A2.