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Media Maratón de Cuenca
24 October 2026 · Cuenca, Spain
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Part of the 22nd Circuito de Carreras Populares de la Diputación de Cuenca, the Media Maratón de Cuenca runs through the historic city of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its unique urban layout and the famous Casas Colgadas (Hanging Houses) perched over the Huécar gorge. The course starts in the Castillo neighbourhood, follows the San Isidro path down to the Júcar river, runs along both banks, and finishes at the Luis Yúfera sports facilities. Both 21K and 10K distances are on offer.
Course records
No course record data yet.
Weather in October
Cuenca sits at altitude, so late October here is cooler than on the coast.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- technical t-shirt
Standard participant pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Instalaciones deportivas Luis Yúfera, Cuenca
day before the race only
Bib pickup typically at the Luis Yúfera sports facilities.
Registration closes
20 February 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Casas Colgadas — The famous houses hanging over the gorge, Cuenca's emblem.
30 minutes
Ciudad Encantada — A natural park of striking limestone rock formations.
2 hours
Madrid — The Spanish capital roughly two hours away.
Dinner before the race
Restaurante Casas ColgadasA restaurant set inside one of the famous hanging houses, overlooking the Huécar gorge — a memorable pre-race dinner spot.
After the finish
No documented details found.
Registration open until 20 February 2026