What is Run Happy Barcelona?
Run Happy Barcelona was born from something super simple: my love for running, being outside, and connecting with people. This city has given me so much, and now I want to share it in my own way.
If I can take someone visiting Barcelona on a fun run through the city—show them my favorite spots, share the local tips you won’t find in a guidebook, and help them have a better experience while they're here, then that’s a win for me!
These tours aren’t about ticking off landmarks or just getting a run in. It’s about feeling the city, moving through it before it gets too busy, and seeing it with fresh eyes (and fresh legs!). If you leave feeling more connected to Barcelona and maybe even a little more you, then I’m happy.
Run Happy Barcelona is part travel experience, part local community.
🟡 For travelers: Whether you’re here for a weekend, a work trip, or a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, these running tours are a unique way to see the city while staying active. You’ll get a workout, some solid local recommendations, and maybe even a few laughs along the way.
🟡 For locals: I’m building a space for people who live here (or are here for a while) who want to meet others, explore the city, and move their bodies. Group runs, social meet-ups, and morning motivation without the pressure. Just good people, good energy, and a shared love of sweat and sunshine.
Yes, I love a night out with tapas and wine. But honestly? I’d rather connect with people through sport and adventure. Let’s run, laugh, explore, and maybe grab a post-run beer—after we’ve earned it. 😉
5 Reasons to book a running tour in Barcelona!
01 — Get a Workout
Let’s be real, who wants to run on a treadmill at a hotel? But lace up for a running tour, and suddenly your morning run turns into an adventure. You’ll break a sweat, keep your routine on track, and actually look forward to it. Think of it as sightseeing with a side of endorphins.
02 — See the city in a different way
Barcelona’s a beauty at any hour, but there’s something magical about experiencing it on foot, before the streets are packed and the sun’s too strong. We hit the pavement while the city is just waking up, cruising past iconic landmarks and hidden gems you’d never spot from a bus. It’s like getting a head start on the city before it even wakes up.
03 — Get Insider Tips from a Local
This isn’t a scripted, guidebook kind of tour. It’s me - living here, running these streets, loving this city, and sharing all the go-to spots and local gems I’ve discovered from actually living and running here. The cafés that locals actually go to, the lesser-known viewpoints, the cultural quirks. Ask me anything!
04 — Feel Energized & Healthy
Travel can be a whirlwind of late nights, heavy meals, and way too much sitting. A running tour flips that script. You’ll start your day feeling refreshed, awake, and genuinely good in your body. It’s like hitting the reset button—Barcelona style.
05 — Connect With Like-Minded People
Running has this cool way of bringing people together in a fun way! Whether you’re here solo, with your partner, or in town with a group, the tour’s a great way to meet fellow runners and active travellers. You might show up a stranger and leave with a new friend!