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HotelsValencia Half Marathon
Join us in popular Valencia to run the famously fast half marathon. The Valencia Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 25 October 2026 when temperatures are usually pleasant. The course is known for being flat and fast and many finish their season with personal bests in the half marathon.
The race is part of the Superhalfs – a series of 6 races in Europe, the others being in Berlin, Cardiff, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Prague.
Time limit on the race is 2h 45min. 2026 Springtime will sell starting places to all Superhalfs, read more here
Tip. Be sure to visit the beautiful “Mercat” or the spectacular Cathedral We can also recommend a visit to the Oceanografic Park or the eye-catching Arts and Science building. Read more about them here.
VALENCIA HALF Marathon
Travel facts
About the race
The Valencia Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 26 October when temperatures are usually pleasant. The course is known for being flat and fast and many finish their season with personal bests in the half marathon. The race is part of the Superhalfs – a series of 6 races in Europe, the others being held in Berlin, Cardiff, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Prague. The time limit for the race is 2h 45min.
SuperHalfs
SuperHalfs is a prestigious half marathon series that brings together some of Europe’s most iconic and well-organised half marathon races. The series was launched to inspire runners to discover new cities through running, while challenging themselves over multiple races.
Which races are included in SuperHalfs?
To complete the SuperHalfs series, you must complete these five races:
- Lisbon Half Marathon (Portugal) – A fast course with beautiful views of the Tagus River.
- Prague Half Marathon (Czech Republic) – A historic route through the charming streets of Prague.
- Copenhagen Half Marathon (Denmark) – One of the fastest half marathon courses in the world.
- Berlin Half Marathon (Germany) – An iconic city run through the heart of Berlin.
- Valencia Half Marathon (Spain) – Known for its perfect running climate and fast course.
- Cardiff Half Marathon (UK) – A scenic course through the Welsh capital, known for its great crowds and historic sights.
How does it work?
- Get your SuperHalfs passport: When you register for your first race, you will receive a digital passport where your races are recorded.
- Run all six races: You have unlimited time to complete the series.
- Become a SuperRunner: When you complete all six races, you will receive a special certificate and a place in the SuperHalfs Hall of Fame.
Why participate in SuperHalfs?
- Discover Europe’s most beautiful cities while you run.
- Set a long-term running goal and challenge yourself over time.
- Enjoy top-class races with well-organised courses and a great atmosphere.
SuperHalfs is a perfect opportunity for runners who want to combine travel, culture and challenging running on some of Europe’s most iconic half marathon courses.
If you want to run the SuperHalfs, you need to create a SuperHalfs passport. You can then enter this number when you register for the race.
More information can be found at superhalfs.com
Programme
Preliminary programme (Please note that the programme is subject to change)
Friday 23 October
- 10:10 The group from Arlanda lands in Alicante. Transfer to Valencia takes about 2 hours. We will stop at Expot before we check in at the hotel.
- If you are travelling on your own, you are responsible for your own transport from the airport and for checking into your hotel on time. You are also responsible for collecting your licence plate before the race.
- The fair is located at the Feria Valencia Exhibition Centre, close to Valencia Airport. The fair is open from 09:00 to 21:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday 24 October
- 08:00 Calm morning jog before breakfast.
- The afternoon is free for you to recharge.
- 18:00 Leaders are available in the lobby if you have questions and concerns
Sunday 25 October
- 05:00 Early breakfast.
- Bus to the start which is about 3 km from the hotel. Included for all runners with a starting place
- The first start is at 08:25.
- We are planning an after run dinner in the evening for those who stay until Monday. More info to come.
Monday 26 October
- 12:00 Check-out and free day in Valencia.
- 12:30 Estimated time of transfer to Alicante for the Arlanda group.
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Hotel Ilunion
Hotel Ilunion A short walk to Valencia’s old town and also down to the beach area, so the hotel is perfectly located. The bib fair is located near the airport, so make sure to pick it up immediately after landing at Valencia Airport. If you book flights with Springtime, we will take you to the …
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