23 – 25 May 2025 | Costa Brava, Spain |
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Mindful Marathon – Costa Brava

An All-Day Hike and Personal Growth Experience

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23 – 25 May 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
Live Event – Limited Spaces

Hike, Reflect, Grow

When you look back on your best memories from the past few years, which experiences stand out?

For me, it’s always about nature, movement, great people, and a sense of adventure. As I scrolled through my photo reel from the past year, I realized that my peak moments all shared these elements. That realization led my team at YOGABODY and I to create something special—an event designed to bring these transformative experiences to more people. That’s how the Mindful Marathon was born.

Our next event takes place along the stunning coastline of northeastern Spain. This unique experience blends epic hikes, immersive yoga sessions, and guided journaling, all designed to foster community, connection, and self-discovery. Whether you’re looking for personal growth or a rejuvenating escape, the Mindful Marathon is a chance to step away from the ordinary and create unforgettable memories in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings.

How it Works

On Friday May 23, we’ll get on a private bus in Barcelona for a 1.5hr drive to Sant Feliu de Guixols in the Costa Brava. You’ll check into the hotel, receive your Mindful Marathon Journal, meet the team and your fellow hikers, have dinner and then get a good night’s sleep.

The next morning, we’ll start at dawn, and we’ll walk all day long, stopping every couple of miles to turn the focus inward, write one of twelve journaling assignments, eat something, and then continue on our way.

Each leg of the journey offers new landscapes and is framed with a specific journal assignment.

The hike takes place along the seafront paths of the epic Camí de Ronda trail, along the Costa Brava, Spain, covering 13.1 miles (half marathon) or 26.2 miles (full marathon). This unique stretch of coastline includes sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, pine trees, lookout points, historic buildings, and long stretches of nothing. If it’s your first time to this region, you’ll fall in love; if you’ve been before, you’ll already know why we’ve chosen this destination.

While this is a marathon, it’s not a race. We’ll hike, not run, and there are no timers, no bibs, and no competition. We’ll walk together and take our time. Our support team will take care of all the logistics, you’ll simply carry a small bag with water and snacks, so you can walk lightly and stay focused.

Day 1

Barcelona → Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Welcome dinner & meet the team

Day 2

Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Breakfast

Hike via Camí de Ronda
13.1 miles (half marathon)
26.2 miles (full marathon)

Begur
Dinner & trip recap

Day 3

Morning yoga class & breakfast
Begur → Barcelona

Is This Right for You?

  • Ask yourself: How many of your best memories involve adventure, nature, and movement?
  • When you hear stories of people climbing mountains, running races, or cycling across the country, do you feel a quiet pull toward adventure—even if you’re not an athlete and have no plans to become one?
  • Do you sense that the next chapter of your life could be the best yet—but also recognize the need to pause, reflect, and realign with your values and goals?

If you answered “Yes!” to any of these, then the Mindful Marathon might be exactly what you’re looking for. We’d love to invite you to join us!

What To Expect

  • Mental and physical challenges
  • Awesome coastal hiking, climbs and descents, passing sailboats, pine trees, and rocks
  • Positive people and a supportive, non-competitive, accessible environment
  • A safe and supportive event
  • Zero competition, zero focus on performance, zero judgement or expectation

Fitness requirements:

  • If you can easily walk for 6 miles (10 km) on any given day, you can likely finish the half marathon distance
  • If you can easily walk for 13 miles (21 km) on any given day, you can likely finish the full marathon distance
  • No matter what your level of fitness, this will be a very challenging day
  • Not sure if you’re ready? This weekend, go for a monster walk and see how you feel during and afterwards
  • Still not sure? Email us support@yogabody.com
Required gear:

 

  • Travel insurance
  • Phone with mobile service
  • Hiking boots or shoes
  • Mini backpack / runner’s vest
  • Warm top / pullover
  • Hat for sun protection
  • Super lightweight raincoat, just in case
  • 1 liter of water, bladder-style recommended
  • 2,500 calories worth of snacks – ideally in a mix of energy bars, dry snacks, gels, etc
Optional gear:

 

  • Walking poles (collapsible)
  • Vaseline / petroleum jelly / lotion
  • Sunscreen
  • A change of clothes (socks/underwear are key)
  • Electrolytes if you use them (if not, skip as they can make you need the toilet)

Registration

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Included:
  • 2 nights, private room, 3-star hotel on the 23rd and 24th of May
  • Breakfast: 24th and 25th, Dinner: 23rd and 24th
  • Barcelona > Costa Brava bus transportation
  • Mindful Marathon Journal and pen
  • Morning yoga class on the 25th
Not Included:
  • Flights to Barcelona
  • Personal gear, phone, insurance
  • Food during non-group meals

Register for 1 Person
Private Room

Normal price: $1,295
SAVE $400

$895
Early Registration Price*

If someone cancels we will notify you.
Waiting List

Register for 2 People
Shared Room With Your Travel Partner

Normal price: $2,590
SAVE $1,200

$1390
Early Registration Price*

If someone cancels we will notify you.
Waiting List

This event is a passion project, not a business venture. With that in mind, we’ve attempted to make the price
as affordable as possible to make it more accessible to a larger audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can. But it’s better if you register for the half so we’ll be sure to have a transportation option for you. You can always leave your transport and keep going for the full distance.
We anticipate 70% half and 30% full based on previous event numbers.
Yes, there are many planned and unplanned stop options. However, you should always have water and calories for at least 10km on your back at any time.
No, it’s extremely well maintained, dry, and at times rocky, but very safe. There are steep cliffs at times, but the trail is not exposed and you will not be in danger.
Mild and warm, 60 to 70 degrees F (15-20 C) is common. There are 300+ days of sun per year in this region, so there is a good chance we’ll have clear skies – but no guarantees of course. Most will hike in shorts or light pants. A warmer top layer to change into is required. If you’re prone to feeling cold, a stocking cap weighs very little and is a very efficient way to warm up.
There are three upward climbs and two descents, each about 200 meters (600 feet). The route varies from easy (flat, well-marked paths) to challenging (steep, rocky sections).
We’ll have groups and group leaders based on hiking speeds. We’ll also have numerous planned stops, and if for any reason you’re too far behind the schedule, there will be shuttle options to catch you up to the group. In short, don’t worry! We’ll take care of you.
Dry snack foods are great. Light, easy-to-digest carbs are often preferred even if you don’t normally eat carbs. Some people also like baked goods, sandwiches, and cheese. Since we’re walking (not running) digestion is much easier to manage.
Our events include people in their 20s all the way up to mid-70s. In terms of fitness, most people are active but not athletes, healthy but not fanatics. We also have plenty of people just starting their health journey, carrying extra weight, and struggling with injuries. You’re unlikely to meet anyone who does Ironman triathlons or endurance events here. We train to live rather than live to train.
You’ll receive a copy of the Mindful Marathon Journal on the day with carefully planned out writing tasks to complete at each stage of the journey. Find out more about the Journal here.
We will be staying at the Elke Spa Hotel in Sant Feliu de Guixols on the 23rd and at the Eetu Hotel in Begur on the 24th.

Mindful Marathon Reviews

Event starts in…

23 – 25 May 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
Live Event – Limited Spaces