Races Half marathon · Valencia, Spain
Valencia Half Marathon
Valencia Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Valencia, Spain, held each October. Flat and fast through the city — one of the quickest half marathon courses in the world. Late-October conditions are usually mild, around 14 to 22°C. Flat courses like Valencia's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 24 October 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late-October conditions are usually mild, around 14 to 22°C.
Racing this course well
Flat and fast through the city — one of the quickest half marathon courses in the world.
Flat courses like Valencia's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Ballot: places are drawn at random
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 run in a loyalty phase and then a ballot
- Price
- €40 for the first 10,000 bibs, then €80 (2027 race)
- Places
- 25,000 runners
Official Valencia Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 24 October 2027
- Start time
- 08:25
- Time limit
- 2 hours 45 minutes
The course in numbers
- Surface
- Urban tarmac
- Course status
- World Athletics Gold Label; course certified by AIMS and RFEA
Worth knowing
- Runners start in waves by certified time between 08:25 and 09:25.
Pick your goal for Valencia
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 Valencia Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Valencia Half Marathon?
- The next Valencia Half Marathon is on Sunday 24 October 2027 in Valencia, Spain. It is held each October.
- Is the Valencia Half Marathon course flat?
- Flat and fast through the city — one of the quickest half marathon courses in the world.
- How do I enter the Valencia Half Marathon?
- Ballot: places are drawn at random. Entries for 2027 run in a loyalty phase and then a ballot. Price: €40 for the first 10,000 bibs, then €80 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Valencia Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Valencia Half Marathon's profile and the October 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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