Valencia Marathon

The Valencia Marathon is the best Spanish road race, rightfully awarded platinum status. Its main feature is its accessibility, unlike its fellows from the “Big Six”. Almost anyone can take part in the marathon, which takes place in the most beautiful part of the city of Valencia.

History of the Valencia Marathon

The first Valencia Marathon was held in 1981. The initiator of the mass sporting event was a handful of runners from SD Correcaminos. Later, the club became one of the largest in the country. In the nineties, many in Spain were skeptical about jogging and wary of those who ran on the streets.

Initially, the city streets were not even closed, and when the city administration decided to do so, the residents of Valencia were unhappy. A few years later, the situation changed dramatically. In Spain, people began to gravitate toward a healthy lifestyle, and fans came out to cheer on the runners and were already looking forward to the next year.

Over time, the Valencia Marathon has become the best road race, eagerly awaited by professional athletes and amateur runners. Today, more than 20,000 people take part in the race every year.

In 2015, it was renamed after its new sponsor, Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP. In 2020, the marathon, along with the “Big Six” (Chicago,New York,Boston,Tokyo,LondonAndBerlin) received platinum status.

Valencia Marathon Route

Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP certifiedWorld Athleticsand goes in a circle along the city streets, passing through the City of Arts and Sciences, skirting the Turia River Gardens at the pier. The total length of the route is standard – 42.195 km. The differences in altitude along the distance are 23.2 meters.

The marathon starts in the City of Arts and Sciences in 5 waves with an expected finish time from 8:30 to 9:30. The track is circular, so the finish is also here, but near the podium, which is located in the Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences. The organizers allow you to change the starting block after registration, but for a small additional fee. It is also possible to start with a slower wave.

The time limit for completing the marathon distance is 5 hours 30 minutes. Intermediate limits are provided. You can get refreshments and drink water at one of 11 points located along the route.

When is the Valencia Marathon held?

Traditionally, the Valencia Marathon is held in winter, usually on the first Sunday in December. The race has never been cancelled since its inception, and the number of people wishing to run the marathon distance increases every year.

How to get to the Valencia Marathon?

Registration for the Valencia Marathon is free. There is no lottery, like for the senior Majors (“Big Six”). No requirements to pass standards or present a medical certificate. The main thing is to be of legal age and submit your application on time.

The amount of the contribution for participants depends on the number of already registered participants:

• From 1 to 10,000 runners – 80 euros;
• From 10,0001 to 20,000 runners – 100 euros;
• From 20,001 to 30,000 runners – 140 euros;
• From 30,001 to 35,000 runners – 180 euros.

There is also a so-called waiting list, which costs 190 euros in case of refusal of already registered marathon runners. The maximum number of participants is 35 thousand people. There are always more people who want to participate, so you need to register in advance.

Registration is carried out through the official websitewww.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com. After confirming participation and paying the fee, the participant gets access to a personal account, where he can make appropriate changes, order additional services, for example, a medal with engraving, a starting block, and so on.

The registration window closes only when the limit of participants is reached, so it is open practically all year round and even a month before the current year’s marathon.

All winners of the Valencia Marathon

The table lists all the winners of the Valencia Marathon among men and women.