Races Half marathon · Alicante, Spain
Alicante Half Marathon
Alicante Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Alicante, Spain, held each February. A single loop from the Muelle de Levante by the Ocean Race museum, out beneath Santa Bárbara castle to La Albufereta beach, back along the sea, then through the city centre to finish at the port. Alicante in February is usually dry and mild at the 9:30 start, around 8 to 18°C. Alicante's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Sunday 21 February 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Alicante in February is usually dry and mild at the 9:30 start, around 8 to 18°C.
Racing this course well
A single loop from the Muelle de Levante by the Ocean Race museum, out beneath Santa Bárbara castle to La Albufereta beach, back along the sea, then through the city centre to finish at the port.
Alicante's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Alicante Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 21 February 2027
- Start time
- 09:30
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
The route passes the foot of Mount Benacantil on the way to La Albufereta. The return follows the seafront before a loop through the city centre streets.
- Layout
- Loop
- Total climb
- 145 m
- Course status
- Course homologated by the Spanish athletics federation (RFEA)
Worth knowing
- First run in 1981.
- A dedicated half marathon entry is offered to athletes with disabilities.
- The organiser is Club Atlético Montemar with the city council.
Pick your goal for Alicante
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Alicante Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Alicante Half Marathon?
- The next Alicante Half Marathon is on Sunday 21 February 2027 in Alicante, Spain. It is held each February.
- Is the Alicante Half Marathon course flat?
- A single loop from the Muelle de Levante by the Ocean Race museum, out beneath Santa Bárbara castle to La Albufereta beach, back along the sea, then through the city centre to finish at the port.
- How do I enter the Alicante Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Alicante Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Alicante Half Marathon's profile and the February weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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