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Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
25 October 2026 · Valencia, Spain
pb courseflaticonicworld marathon major qualifier
The Medio Maratón Valencia is a legend of world distance running — this is the course where Yomif Kejelcha ran 57:30 and Letesenbet Gidey set the women's world record. Organised by Valencia Ciudad del Running, the same team behind the Valencia Marathon, the race is famous for flawless logistics and a genuinely flat profile from start to finish. Runners begin and end near the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, tracing a loop through the historic centre and the Maritime Quarter. Mild late-October Mediterranean weather and thunderous local support have made this the race where personal bests are made — it's an official round of the Super Halfs series. Entry is by ballot only, as demand vastly outstrips the available places.
Course records
Men
57:30
2024 · Yomif Kejelcha
Women
1:02:52
2021 · Letesenbet Gidey
Weather in October
12–21°C
mild, mediterranean
Late October in Valencia is typically warm and dry with a light Mediterranean breeze — near-ideal racing conditions.
Starter pack 2025
- bib with timing chip
- technical t-shirt
- runner’s bag
- acceso a Expo 21K
The race pack is collected at the Expo 21K at Feria Valencia one or two days before the race; no pickup is available on race day.
Pacers & bib pickup
1:301:452:00
Bib pickup
Expo 21K, Feria Valencia, Calle de Alfarrasí
1–2 days before the race
Bib pickup runs October 23-24 from 9:00 to 21:00 continuously; it's best to avoid peak hours (12:00-14:00 and 18:00-20:00).
Registration opens
4 November 2025
Registration closes
14 November 2025
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias — The futuristic City of Arts and Sciences complex, home to the Oceanogràfic and science museum, right by the start/finish area.
30 minutes
Ciudad Vieja y Mercado Central — Valencia's historic old town, with the cathedral and the modernist Central Market.
2 hours
Albufera Natural Park — A scenic lagoon and rice paddies south of the city — the birthplace of paella and a great spot to unwind after the race.
Dinner before the race
Sorsi e MorsiAn Italian restaurant on Paseo de la Alameda, just minutes from the finish near the City of Arts and Sciences — fresh pasta and classic Italian dishes, ideal for carb-loading the night before.
After the finish
At the finish, runners get water, isotonic drinks, fruit and a recovery snack in the finisher area near the City of Arts and Sciences.
Airports
VLC · 15 minALC · 120 min
Reviews
SuperHalfs runner community2024
The course really is flat from start to finish, and the crowd support along the whole route is incredible — it's easy to see why world records happen here.
Registration open until 14 November 2025