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Following on from the success of the epic Greek odyssey in 2018, the 28th running of the Classic Marathon stays closer to home in 2020 – featuring a challenging new route in the mountains and coastal areas of Spain and Northern Portugal. Over six days, the 2000-km event will blend classic sections from previous editions with exciting new finds to provide a fabulous week of regularity rallying with the occasional test thrown in to add some extra Iberian flavour…

The 28th Classic Marathon will explore the fantastic traffic-free mountain roads and spectacular coastlines of Spain and Northern Portugal. This iconic classic car rally, which some consider to have started the whole classic rallying scene back in June 1988, has visited Spain on numerous occasions in the past, notably in 1995 and 1996 with the memorable Targa España editions. Keeping things fresh, however, the event will break new ground in exploring Northern Portugal.

Although it has evolved during its thirty year history, the ‘Marathon’ still holds endurance at its core – driving and navigating across some of Europe’s finest roads and mountain passes are the heart and soul of this event. However, the event does allow for a good social side as it is essentially a daylight event. Navigation will be in the form of easy to read tulip instructions or simple descriptive information. These will be supplemented by daily overview maps. The event caters both for those wanting to venture out onto their first long distance European event as well as the old hands wanting their biennial ‘Marathon’ fix.

The start and finish will be in the tranquil Las Caldas Spa Resort, situated close to the vibrant Asturian capital of Oviedo. This is located within easy access of the Northern Spanish ferry ports and a number of international airports as well as being a relaxed two-day drive down from Northern Europe.

The event has been designed so you can take the Friday Ferry from Portsmouth arriving late afternoon in Northern Spain on Saturday 7th, before the start. The Saturday ship back, on the 13th, will arrive in Portsmouth on the Sunday.

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