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Medio Maratón Internacional Ciudad de Albacete
4 October 2026 · Albacete, Spain
flatpb course
The Albacete Half Marathon is one of the longest-running half marathon traditions in Castilla-La Mancha, part of the RFEA and World Athletics national calendar. The course runs two loops (9 km and 11 km) through the streets of Albacete, starting on Avenida de España. It's a flat, fast route popular with runners chasing personal bests in a region famous for its windmills and Don Quixote heritage.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in October
Early October in La Mancha is typically dry, with cool mornings and warm afternoons.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- finisher medal
- technical t-shirt
Standard pack with finisher medal and technical t-shirt; discount available for Circuito de Carreras Populares series entrants.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Albacete city center (venue announced pre-race)
day before the race only
Bib pickup takes place the day before in central Albacete.
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closes
1 September 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Parque Abelardo Sánchez — Albacete's main city park, close to the city center.
30 minutes
Lagunas de Ruidera — A natural park with a chain of turquoise lakes, about an hour from Albacete.
2 hours
Cuenca and its Hanging Houses — Cuenca and its famous hanging houses, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Dinner before the race
Carb-loading recommendation coming later.
After the finish
Aid stations on course at km 5, 10, 15 and 18; finish-line refreshments for runners.
Registration open until 1 September 2026