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Must Do Tours. Choose your route to run a different Madrid.

Five guided routes to discover Madrid by running, with adaptable pace, brief stops and small groups. They are not races or running classes: they are active experiences to get to know the city from within, combining neighbourhoods, history, parks, local corners and MAR's alternative style.

Choose the route that fits you best according to the type of plan, distance and level.

Runners on a running tour through El Retiro, Madrid

Choose your Must Do Running Tour

  • Five guided routes by a Runner Partner to discover Madrid by running, with adaptable pace, brief stops and small groups. Choose between Austrias, Chueca x Malasaña, Retiro, Madrid Río or Casa de Campo according to your level, available time and type of plan.
  • It's not a race. It's not a running class. It's an active experience to live Madrid from within with a local runner partner.
  • 60–90 min · 6–10 km · Adaptable pace · From €30 · Single booking.

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All MUST DO Tours include a local runner partner, adaptable pace, brief stops and small groups. Choose according to the type of Madrid you want to discover.

Choose your tour

Five basic routes to discover Madrid in a less obvious way. Adaptable pace, brief stops and small groups. Here's the summary to see which one fits you best:

Running entre Austrias

Running entre Austrias

Best for: history and the historic centre

Distance6-8k km
PaceEasy
PriceFrom 35€
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Chueca x Malasaña

Chueca x Malasaña

Best for: neighbourhoods with character and local culture

Distance6-8k km
PaceEasy
PriceFrom 35€
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Retiro

Retiro

Best for: nature and relaxation in the park

Distance6-8k km
PaceAdaptable
PriceFrom 35€
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Madrid Río

Madrid Río

Best for: sunsets and the river

Distance8-10k km
PaceAdaptable
PriceFrom 65€
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Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo

Best for: nature and urban trail

Distance8-10k km
PaceAdaptable
PriceFrom 70€
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Discover each Must Do Running Tour

Each route has a different personality, but they all share the essence of MAD ALTERNATIVE RUNS: running Madrid at an adaptable pace, with brief stops, small groups and a local runner partner who accompanies you to discover the city from within.

Here you can see the detail of each tour before booking: type of route, approximate distance, level, duration and why it might fit you.

Running through the Austrias – Historic Madrid

Running through the Austrias – Historic Madrid

A route to discover imperial Madrid by running: streets, squares and corners that tell the city's history among palaces, fountains and monumental architecture, without the crowds of large tourist tours.

  • Key details:
  • Distance:approx. 6-8 km
  • Duration:approx. 60-75 min
  • Level:easy/medium
  • Pace:adapted to the group
  • Start:Plaza Mayor or agreed point in the centre
  • Group:max 8 people
  • Price:from €30

Why choose this tour

The perfect option if you want to discover historic Madrid in an active way, without queues or tourist posing. You run among monuments and squares at a comfortable pace, with brief stops and the local eye of a runner partner who knows the city.

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Doubts before booking? Ask us on WhatsApp if you need it. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you if this route fits you.

Chueca x Malasaña – Run the Revolution

Chueca x Malasaña – Run the Revolution

Two of Madrid's most characterful neighbourhoods in a single route: Chueca and Malasaña. Culture, independence, movement and a different energy you can feel in every street, shop and corner.

  • Key details:
  • Distance:approx. 6-8 km
  • Duration:approx. 60-75 min
  • Level:easy/medium
  • Pace:adapted to the group
  • Start:Plaza Mayor or agreed point in the centre
  • Group:max 8 people
  • Price:from €30

Why choose this tour

The tour for those looking for an urban, alternative experience with character. You discover Madrid's liveliest neighbourhoods by running, with brief stops and the local culture of a runner partner who knows their stories.

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Doubts before booking? Ask us on WhatsApp if you need it. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you if this route fits you.

Retiro – Green, Culture and Secrets

Retiro – Green, Culture and Secrets

El Retiro is much more than a park. On this route you run among gardens, monuments, ponds, quiet paths and little stories that turn the route into an active, comfortable experience full of details. A perfect option for those who want to move, discover and enjoy Madrid without taking on too demanding a route.

  • Key details:
  • Distance:approx. 6-8 km
  • Duration:approx. 60-75 min
  • Level:easy
  • Pace:adapted to the group
  • Start:Retiro area or agreed point
  • Group:max 8 people
  • Price:from €30

Why choose this tour

The friendliest and most adaptable route. Ideal for travellers, locals or groups who want an active, beautiful and accessible experience, combining nature, culture and unexpected corners.

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Madrid Río Running Tour – Mixed Circuit

Madrid Río Running Tour – Mixed Circuit

Madrid Río is a wide, visual and very pleasant route to run. The route combines bridges, open views, areas along the river, contemporary architecture and a different feeling of Madrid: more fluid, more panoramic and less enclosed in the historic centre. A perfect experience for those who want to add a bit more distance without turning it into a race.

  • Key details:
  • Distance:approx. 8-10 km
  • Duration:approx. 75-90 min
  • Level:medium
  • Pace:adapted to the group
  • Start:Madrid Río area or agreed point
  • Group:max 8 people
  • Price:from €30

Why choose this tour

It's a good choice if you feel like running a bit more, enjoying a comfortable route and discovering a more open and modern side of Madrid. Ideal for curious runners who want an active experience without excessive technical difficulty.

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Casa de Campo – Nature and Challenge

Casa de Campo – Nature and Challenge

Casa de Campo is the most natural option of the MUST DO Tours. A route to leave the most urban tarmac behind and run along paths, open views and green areas very close to the city. It's perfect for those who want to feel Madrid in another way: freer, wider and with a more adventurous touch. Ideal for: nature, more distance, a sense of adventure and a touch of challenge.

  • Key details:
  • Distance:approx. 8-10 km
  • Duration:approx. 75-90 min
  • Level:medium
  • Pace:adapted to the group
  • Start:Casa de Campo area or agreed point
  • Group:max 8 people
  • Price:from €30

Why choose this tour

The route for those looking for more nature and a bit more challenge, without that meaning competing. Ideal if you like running in open spaces and want to discover a wilder, greener and different version of Madrid.

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Doubts before booking? Ask us on WhatsApp if you need it. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you if this route fits you.