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Media Maratón de Vitoria-Gasteiz
20 December 2026 · Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
regional favoriteflathidden gem
The Vitoria-Gasteiz Half Marathon takes place in mid-December through the streets of one of Europe's greenest capitals — Vitoria-Gasteiz has repeatedly earned recognition as a European Green Capital for its abundance of parks and forward-thinking urban ecology. Start and finish sit beside the Mendizorrotza sports complex, and the course is flat, fast, and RFEA-certified, making it an appealing target for a personal best even in the depths of winter. The route weaves past the medieval Casco Viejo with its narrow lanes and celebrated pintxo bars, and the cool Basque winter usually delivers comfortable racing temperatures. It's a beloved regional fixture with decades of history and nearly 5,000 runners, drawing athletes from across Spain for its warm atmosphere and excellent post-race spread.
Course records
Men
1:03:51
2012 · Iván Fernández
Women
1:16:28
2023 · Onditz Iturbe
Weather in December
Mid-December in Vitoria-Gasteiz is cold and often damp, with temperatures around 0–8°C and a chance of fog or rain. Dress in layers and bring gloves and a hat for the start.
Starter pack 2026
- bib with timing chip
- camiseta técnica conmemorativa (opcional, +12€)
- finisher medal
- runner’s bag
The standard starter pack includes a timing bib, finisher medal, and race bag; a technical shirt is available for an extra fee if registered before November 1.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Polideportivo de Mendizorrotza
day before the race only
Bibs are handed out the day before the race at the Mendizorrotza sports complex; a valid ID is required.
Registration opens
1 January 2026
Registration closes
19 December 2026
Early bird until
31 May 2026
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Casco Viejo (Almendra Medieval) — The medieval old town, shaped like an almond, with narrow streets, cathedrals, and pintxo bars — just minutes on foot from the finish.
30 minutes
Salburua Wetlands — A wetland nature park on the edge of the city, part of Vitoria's famous green belt.
2 hours
Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum — Just about an hour away — the Guggenheim Museum and the revitalized Nervión riverfront in Bilbao.
Dinner before the race
El SagartokiA well-known spot in Vitoria's historic center, famous for its potato tortilla and wide selection of pintxos — a great choice for a light carb-loading dinner before the race.
After the finish
At the finish line runners find fruit, water, isotonic drinks, and a traditional post-race spread — often including local sweets and a hot drink given the winter date.
Airports
VIT · 10 minBIO · 60 min
Registration open until 19 December 2026