The Spanish capital hosted a memorable sporting event, with thousands of athletes running through its streets. Mike Chematot, from Kenya, crossed the finish line on the Paseo de Recoletos with a time of 2:08:46, securing the third-best time in the competition's history. The men's podium was completed by Ethiopians Asefa Mengisa (2:09:06) and Dechasa Alemu (2:09:10). The first Spanish runner in this category was Jorge Puig Malvar, who finished in seventeenth place with 2:24:24.

In the women's category, victory went to Ethiopian Kena Girma, with a time of 2:26:00. She was joined on the podium by her compatriot Amente Sorome (2:27:43) and Kenyan Leonida Mosop (2:32:49). The best Spanish runner in this modality was Estefanía Unzu, known as Verdeliss, who took thirteenth place with 2:58:22.

The half marathon also had its protagonists. Asturian Isabel Barreiro revalidated her 2025 victory with a time of 1:12:25, ahead of Dutch runner Sarah Bruun and Spanish runner Marina Taberner. In the men's half marathon competition, Kenyan Gideon Kiprop dominated with 1:01:47, in an entirely Kenyan podium. Spanish runner Carlos Mayo was the best classified from his country, reaching seventh position.

In the 10-kilometer race, Adam Maijó won the men's category with 28:59, ahead of Madrid's Yago Rojo and Galicia's Adrián Ben. Among the women, Segovian Águeda Marqués achieved another victory with 33:14 after recovering from an injury, followed by Irene Sánchez-Escribano and Soledad Barrantes.

This year's edition of the Madrid Marathon stood out for its record participation, with 28% of foreign runners from 113 countries and 37% female participation. This event is part of the prestigious European Marathon Classics circuit, which brings together the most emblematic marathons on the continent.