Valencia Half Marathon
Spain
Half marathon // 21 KM
The Valencia Half Marathon, the fastest race in the world!
The Valencia Half Marathon on 25 October 2026, also known as the Medio Maraton Trinidad Alfornso, is without doubt an extremely fast race; indeed, in the previous edition, Kenya's Kibiwott Knadie flew to a 57'30'' finish, thus setting the World Record over the distance.
The Valencia Half Marathon has been awarded a major recognition that very few races manage to obtain, the Road Race Gold Label, which is why the Valencian race is considered one of the most important sporting events in the world.
If you are chasing a new personal best, then Valencia and its Half Marathon are exactly what you are looking for.
The new Valencia Half Marathon course ....
Race bibs available at 100 Euro (including the Spanish Federation Licence).
The course is one of a kind: you will get to run both through the heart of the city, the "ciutat vella", and through the striking setting of the City of Arts and Sciences, where the genius of Calatrava has created an "enchanted city". Then, in the finale, a slight downhill will let you accelerate and close out your race in great style.
Valencia also has plenty to offer at night, with an intense nightlife and lots of fun for every taste. Right behind the cathedral, in the Calle de los Caballeros, strolling tourists are invited from aperitif time onwards to try the famous Agua de Valencia, which is actually a cocktail made of orange juice, Cointreau, Vodka and Cava, the local sparkling wine.
It is then easy to stay out late, between a restaurant, a beer and then dancing into the night in one of the many trendy or characterful venues. Valencia also challenges Madrid and Barcelona for the title of queen of nightlife, or movida. The areas most packed with bars, pubs and clubs are Cánovas, the Barrio del Carmen and the Ciutat Universitaria, in particular along Avenida de Blasco Ibáñez and in the streets surrounding Plaza de Xuquer.
But summing up the soul of Valencia with the stereotype "movida, sun and paella" would be unfair. The pleasure-loving Valencia coexists with the cultured Valencia, which is proud of its past (the historic heart dates back to the 15th century, when it was the largest settlement in Christian Europe) but looks ahead without fear. The Spanish newspapers speak of an explosión valenciana. The economy works better than elsewhere and in recent years the city has been struck by a surge of energy and creativity that has profoundly transformed it.
For the Valencia Half Marathon, Travelmarathon has selected only Hotels in the **** sup. category.
HOTEL**** Rey Don Jaime
Located in the City of Arts and Sciences area
The prestigious Hotel**** sup. is one of the best 4* Hotels in the city, perfect for runners and their families.
The rooms are bright and spacious (24 m²!), air-conditioned and equipped with every comfort (minibar, safe, ...), featuring parquet or carpeted floors with elegant, refined furnishings. Exclusively for Travelmarathon guests, it includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.
The Hotel's classic-style restaurant offers, in its "à la carte menu", Mediterranean dishes and typical products such as Tapas and Paella. At the café, open until late in the evening, you can enjoy delicious cocktails or ice-cold Cerveza! The nearest metro station, Ayora, is just 700 metres away and will get you to the historic centre and the cathedral in a few minutes. Children up to 8/10 years old stay free (sleeping in the bed with their parents or in an extra bed). Cot/crib available for infants subject to Hotel availability.
IN ALL OUR HOTELS****
- Exclusively for Travelmarathon, athletes can enjoy early access to their rooms compared to the normal check-in time, and a late check-out! plus the possibility of leaving their luggage in a supervised place on departure day;
- Children stay free up to 8/10 years old, in a room with two adults;
- In every Hotel a Travelmarathon operator is available 24 hours a day;
- Free Wi-Fi.
The airports listed refer to direct flights to Valencia.
Alternatively, we will try to find other solutions from the airport closest to you.
Bari (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Fri. 06:50
Return
Mon. 07:30
Bologna (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Fri. 10:00
Sat. 10:00
Return
Mon. 06:30
Tue. 06:30
Cagliari (4 days/3 nights)
FLIGHTS FROM CAGLIARI CONNECT VIA ROME, MILAN OR PISA
Genoa (4 days/3 nights)
FLIGHTS FROM GENOA NOT CONFIRMED BY THE AIRLINE
Milan Bergamo (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Thu. 09:00 or 19:00
Fri. 09:00 or 19:00
Sat. 09:00 or 19:00
Return
Sun. 21:30
Mon. 06:30 or 21:30
Tue. 06:30 or 21:30
Pisa (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Fri. 09:00
Sat. 09:00
Return
Mon. 06:30
Tue. 16:30
Rome Ciampino (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Thu. 21:00
Fri. 21:00
Sat. 21:00
Return
Sun. 18:45
Mon. 18:45
Tue. 18:45
Rome Fiumicino (4 days/3 nights)
Departure
Thu. 10:00 or 12:00
Fri. 10:00
Return
Mon. 07:45
Trapani (4 days/3 nights)
FLIGHTS FROM TRAPANI NOT CONFIRMED BY THE AIRLINE
Venice Treviso (4 days/3 nights)
Departure Sat. 14:45
Return Tue. 12:00
We remind you that Travelmarathon can collect your race bibs at the Expo for you, regardless of your flight time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Travelmarathon is not responsible for any changes to flight times. The airline may modify the information above even after the flight ticket has been confirmed.
Each participant pays a Participation Fee
from Fri. 23 to Mon. 26 October > RECOMMENDED;
from Sat. 24 to Tue. 27 October.
depending on your departure airport (see the dedicated "FLIGHTS" link)
on request it is also possible to depart on Thursday 24 October.
2- Race Bib Fee, for those who request it;
3- Balance Fee.
1- The Deposit Fee is 100 Euro, plus the cost of any flight. In this regard we recommend requesting a quote for the flight itself. Alternatively, you can purchase the flight on your own.
2- The Race Bib Fee for the Half Marathon is 100 Euro, later rising to as much as 85 Euro (in the final days).
Race bibs always guaranteed. Travelmarathon has been an Official Partner of the event since 2010! and "amiga de la Maraton" since 2013!!!
3- The Balance Fee is
- 319 Euro (4 days/3 nights) at the Hotel**** Rey Don Jaime, 1,400 m from the start area ** RECOMMENDED - OFFICIAL HOTEL OF THE ITALIANS **;
- 278 Euro (4 days/3 nights) at the Hotel**** Acteon, 1,500 m from the start area ** RECOMMENDED - OFFICIAL HOTEL OF THE ITALIANS **;
- 259 Euro (4 days/3 nights) at the Hotel**** Eurostars Gran Valencia, 4 km from the start **ALREADY SOLD OUT**;
- 309 Euro (4 days/3 nights) at the luxury Hotel***** SH PALACE **ALREADY SOLD OUT**.
Any extra night costs 69 Euro at the Hotels**** and 54 Euro at the Hotels***.
Photos exclusively owned by Travelmarathon, from previous editions
There are no other kinds of costs or additional expenses (taxes, registrations, ...) except for optional ones, such as the possible Travelmarathon/Valencia Marathon souvenir gadget, not yet defined (jacket, rain jacket, ... at an indicative price of 19 Euro).
Families/Children:
Travelmarathon wants to look after families, and children in particular; that is why, as always, we have decided NOT to make you bear the costs of your children, apart from out-of-pocket expenses, such as - of course - the flight ticket alone (Deposit Fee).
A child up to 8 years old pays only the Deposit Fee (flight ticket), sleeping in an extra bed or with their parents. Children under 2 pay only a Deposit Fee of just 65 Euro and can have a cot/crib free of charge.
Solo Travellers ** NEW 2025 ** GUARANTEED ROOM-SHARING
Travelmarathon thinks of you too ... and this year's novelty is that if you wish to share a room with another runner, we guarantee this service, and if we cannot find you a roommate, we will assign you a Double room for single use at the price of the Double.
For those who prefer a Double room for single use right from the start, the supplement is 44 Euro per day.
Extras/Supplements
- Travel Insurance (hospitalisation, medical assistance, expense reimbursement, luggage theft, flight delay ...): NOT COMPULSORY BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED;
- continental buffet breakfast: 6 Euro per day, 2.40 for children over 5. (OPTIONAL);
- Booking Management Fee: 10.90 Euro.
The package price includes:
- Return flight with small hand luggage measuring 40 cm x 25 cm x 20 cm (if requested);
- Accommodation at the Hotel **** sup. Rey Don Jaime / Acteon / Gran Valencia ... (3 nights);
- presence of our young, qualified Staff in all our hotels;
- accompaniment to the race and to the expo;
- Warm up Run race bib (about 5 km on Sat. morning) included for all runners and companions;
- Mini Marathon race bib (about 600 m on Sat. morning) included for all children from 2 to 12 years old;
- the prestigious "ITALIA" T-shirt for all race participants;
- pre-race conference on Sat. evening attended by important guests from the world of sport (among the most famous guests, in 2019, Miguel Indurain, 5-time winner of the Tour de France!);
- early breakfast on race day from 05:00!
- 24h assistance at the hotel.
NEW FOR VALENCIA 2026, included in the Fee we have added:
Photo service by Piero Giacomelli (professional Running events photographer);
The package price does not include:
- Mondial Assistance / Cancel Insurance (corresponding to about 6% of the package amount);
- Extra 15/20 kg luggage (OPTIONAL);
- Booking Management Fee (10.90 Euro);
- Meals and drinks;
- The price of tickets for all transfers (bus/taxi), visits and excursions;
- Extra tips in general and anything not expressly indicated as included;
- optional Bus Tour of the city of about 3 hours with an official Italian-speaking Guide, with the last stop at the Expo, at the discounted price of 24 Euro.
Bookings
from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, or send an email to info@travelmarathon.it
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