Races Half marathon · Xàtiva, Spain
Xàtiva Half Marathon
Xàtiva Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Xàtiva, Spain, held each February. An urban road course through the streets of Xàtiva, run over two laps on asphalt. Start and finish are by the town hall on Albereda Jaume I, and the route passes beneath the castle. Late February is cool and usually dry, with typical race-day temperatures of 6 to 17°C. Flat courses like Xàtiva'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
February
next: Sunday 28 February 2027
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Late February is cool and usually dry, with typical race-day temperatures of 6 to 17°C.
Racing this course well
An urban road course through the streets of Xàtiva, run over two laps on asphalt. Start and finish are by the town hall on Albereda Jaume I, and the route passes beneath the castle.
Flat courses like Xàtiva'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
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for the 2027 race opened on 12 October 2026
- Price
- From €21 until 30 November, rising to €27 from 18 January (2027 race)
- Places
- 1,500 runners
Official Xàtiva Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 28 February 2027
- Start time
- 10:00
- Time limit
- 2 hours 30 minutes
The course in numbers
The course is built from city streets with several junctions, and the start and finish share one spot. Timing mats are placed at the start, one intermediate point and the finish.
- Surface
- Asphalt, urban streets
- Course status
- Course homologated by RFEA and FACV
Worth knowing
- FACV-licensed runners do not pay the 1 euro day licence that is included in the entry fee.
- A free post-race massage is offered.
Pick your goal for Xàtiva
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 Xàtiva Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Xàtiva Half Marathon?
- The next Xàtiva Half Marathon is on Sunday 28 February 2027 in Xàtiva, Spain. It is held each February.
- Is the Xàtiva Half Marathon course flat?
- An urban road course through the streets of Xàtiva, run over two laps on asphalt. Start and finish are by the town hall on Albereda Jaume I, and the route passes beneath the castle.
- How do I enter the Xàtiva Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for the 2027 race opened on 12 October 2026. Price: From €21 until 30 November, rising to €27 from 18 January (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Xàtiva Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Xàtiva 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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