Two league clubs, a March marathon and a seafront that doubles as the city's running track.
FC Barcelona
La Liga runs August to May. Camp Nou has spent years being rebuilt and matches have moved around the city, so confirm the venue before booking.
RCD Espanyol
The city's other top-division club plays out at Cornellà on the metro's end; tickets cost a fraction of Barça's and the same season applies.
Barcelona Marathon
The Zurich marathon runs in March on a flat loop past the Sagrada Família; the Cursa de la Mercè in September is shorter and rowdier.
Beach sport at Barceloneta
Free volleyball nets, outdoor gyms and a ping-pong scene along the sand; the promenade is the city's default run, busiest just after dawn.