Estepona Hosts Gran Fondo and Marathon Sports Weekend Estepona gears up for major sporting action this October with the high-altitude Costa del Sol Gran Fondo cycle challenge and its historic first full marathon. Autumn Sports Season Takes Off Athletic enthusiasm is mounting across the western stretch of the coast as Estepona puts the final touches on a blockbuster autumn sporting calendar. With summer heat giving way to ideal conditions, the municipality is preparing to welcome thousands of regional and international participants for two landmark athletic fixtures taking place over consecutive weekends. First in line is the demanding Costa del Sol Gran Fondo, taking place on Saturday 3 October. The endurance cycling challenge starts and finishes at the municipal fair and sports complex, sending riders on an arduous 130-kilometre course scaling the heights of Sierra Bermeja. The challenging mountain backdrop will test amateur and semi-professional cyclists against steep coastal climbs. Historic First Marathon Follows Just a week later, on Sunday 11 October, running shoes hit the tarmac for the inaugural Estepona Marathon 2026. Billed as the very first official 42-kilometre marathon held within the municipality, the race winds along scenic coastal avenues, town landmarks, and wide boulevards designed to deliver fast times and sea views for both runners and cheering spectators. Local authorities and police services are already preparing traffic diversion plans to ensure minimal disruption for motorists while safeguarding athletes. Spectators planning to watch either fixture are encouraged to take advantage of perimeter parking and use active travel routes into the urban centre to enjoy the festival atmosphere.