6 December 2026

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Valencia Marathon

Join us for the Valencia Marathon in December! A flat and very fast course that runs through both historic and new, ultra-modern parts of the city. Perfect for those looking for a new running challenge, experience – or both.

Some parts of the course run along the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea, just metres from the shore. The Valencia Marathon is the best marathon in Spain according to the Spanish federation.

The Valencia Marathon is certainly a marathon to add to the race calendar. An easy-going race with a lot of entertainment around the course that provides the perfect conditions for a good time. The start and finish are in Sciences La Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias. In addition to the race, the city itself is definitely well worth a visit even without running shoes and you will bring both experiences home with you. Everything is set for an eventful December weekend!

The hotel’s location for the race is absolutely perfect, very close to the start area and the finish.

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Valencia Marathon

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About the race

Valencia es Oro – Valencia is gold – claims the organiser who has really stepped up a gear to become the only Spanish marathon that can print the logo of the International Association of Athletics Foundation (IAAF) on the medal.

There are many requirements to be met to obtain the IAAF Gold Label, both in terms of organisation, course, participants and much more. In addition to all that, as a participant you can enjoy a fun start, flat, fast course with a spectacular finish in stunning surroundings. It’s no wonder Valencia is becoming one of the big races.

The marathon is marked with kilometre signs every kilometre and there are plenty of hydration stations. There is also a lot of entertainment along the course.

Race facts: 6 December 2026
Distance: Marathon

Number of participants: 35 000
Runners from over 150 countries, 62% international runners.
Temperature: 10-17°C
Medal: Yes
T-shirt: Yes
Timing with chip: Yes
Record Men: 2:01:48 (2023) Lemma Sisay
Record Women: 2:15:51 (2023) Degefa Worknef
Start time: 9 different waves.
08:15-08:25-08:35-08:45-08.55-09.05-09.15-09.25-09.35

Maximum time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Sports Fair: Located between the airport and the city centre.
Pasta party: No
Age limit: 18 years old
Type of race: Flat asphalt race that runs along the harbour and into the city. Good atmosphere, easy logistics before, during and after the race
Race map: Valencia Marathon 3D race Valencia Marathon race map

Programme

Preliminary programme

Friday 4 December

  • 14:20 The group from Gardermoen lands in Alicante. Transfer by bus to Valencia takes approximately 2 hours
  • 14:20 The group from Gardermoen lands in Alicante. Transfer by bus to Valencia takes approximately 2 hours
  • 14:20 The group from Gardermoen lands in Alicante. Transfer by bus to Valencia takes approximately 2 hours
  • 14:20 The Arlanda group lands in Alicante. Transfer by bus to Valencia takes about 2 hours. We stop at the Expo and then to the hotel.

Saturday 5 December

  • 08:00 Quiet morning jog before breakfast
  • 10:00 Leaders are available in the lobby and can pre-book taxis if anyone would like to collect their licence plate today. The taxi journey is paid by the travellers
  • 18:00 Tour guides are available in the lobby if you have questions and concerns

Sunday 6 December

  • 05:00 Early breakfast
  • 08:15 The start is between 08.15-09.30
  • Afterrun dinner

Monday 7 December

  • 07:30 Provisional time for transfer to Alicante for those who have booked flights from/to Oslo.
  • 07:30 Provisional time for transfer to Alicante for those who have booked flights from/to Oslo.

Our hotels

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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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