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Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Valencia Marathon
6th December 2026
4.7 (191 Reviews)
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The Valencia Marathon is one of the most prominent races in the marathon calendar outside of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Taking place in December each year, the marathon allows you to explore one of Europe’s most underappreciated cities in reasonable temperatures and take part in one of the most popular races on the continent.
Race Through Valencia’s Vibrant Streets During December
The Valencia Marathon offers a full marathon experience.
The Valencia Marathon is traditionally one of the last European marathons in the calendar year and offers the chance to run on Valencia’s vibrant streets in cool temperatures. Due to Valencia’s location by the sea, this is a completely flat, sea-level course that offers beautiful views, perfect running conditions and the opportunity to set a personal best.
Valencia itself is one of Spain and Europe’s most revered cities. The third-largest city in Spain, it is the birthplace of the country’s most iconic dish; paella and is awash with creativity, culture and cuisine.
Our Valencia Marathon packages offer the time to settle in to the city, prepare for your race and celebrate your achievements thereafter. With years of experience in operating tours to this event, you can trust us to make your Valencia Marathon experience a memorable one.
Experience
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Event Information
Key Information
Event Date:
6th December 2026
Location:
Valencia, Spain
Race Times
(Times subject to change)
Marathon:
08:15 – 15:15
The Course
Starting at Plaça de la Marató and finishing on the striking footbridge over the water of the City of Arts and Sciences building, this is a beautiful route that takes in Valencia’s most prominent locations.
Running through the city centre, the route is spacious, passing along wide, closed roads with plenty of support from the side. If you’re looking for a marathon to set a personal best in, this is your marathon.
Please find the Valencia Marathon Race Route and Elevation stats here.
The Temperature
Valencia has pleasant weather for the time of year in December, with temperatures averaging between 16° – 17°C. For the time of year this is very pleasant, though temperatures do drop in the evening. There is a more heightened chance of rain than other months of the year, but sunny conditions can endure for 5-6 hours a day.
Entry Fee
Entry fee information will be inserted when the package is fully loaded.
Time Limit
Valencia Marathon has a slightly shorter time limit than other marathons, but this is due to the flat, fast nature of the course. The race starts at 08:15am and will run until 15:15, with the official time limit set at 5 hours, 30 minutes. If you fall outside of this time, you may be asked to leave the course or asked to continue on the pavement.
Difficulty
Easy
A flat course that operates at sea level, the course showcases the very best of Valencia
Travel Packages
Experience it your way
Our travel packages provide the perfect opportunity to race and explore the city that you race in. The Valencia Marathon is perfect for this as it occurs outside of the traditional tourist season, meaning there’s plenty of time and space to explore this wonderful city whilst also preparing and celebrating your marathon achievement.
VALENCIA MARATHON PACKAGE
Experience Valencia
X Nights | December X – X 2026
Trip Overview
Our Valencia Marathon packages are currently being created. Once we have full details of the package, we will inform runners via email and social channels. To be the first to know when packages go on sale, pre-register for just £100, giving you first-come, first-served access to our Valencia Marathon entries, when bought in conjunction with our accommodation packages.
Features
Accommodation
4* centrally located hotel
Entry
Guaranteed Valencia Marathon race entry available
Transfers
Transfers to and from the race start and finish area
Meals included
Daily breakfast included and dinner on Saturday
Celebration Party
Post-race drinks to toast your achievement
Excursions
Shake-out run
Guide
Guidance and support from our on-site team
Valencia
Our packages offer the perfect opportunity to race and roam in Spain’s third-largest city. Included in your package, alongside your guaranteed race entry, is a stay at hotel X. Each package is half-board, and also offers daily excursions including a shake-out run with fellow runners, pre-race pasta party and dinner and post-race drinks celebration.
Explore Valencia’s Culture and Cuisine
Valencia is the birthplace of paella and renowned for its significant location for the arts and sciences. With its location on the Mediterranean Sea, the city is home to beautiful beaches as well as buildings of great architectural significance. The Valencia Marathon showcases everything the city has to offer, with its fast, flat course taking in the city’s best sights and finishing in front of the striking City of the Arts and Sciences complex.
Hotels
18 Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London, SE1 7TJ, United Kingdom
In the heart of London, with great transport connections, culture, shopping, and green spaces on your doorstep, Central Park Hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that London has to offer.
We’re less than 100 metres away from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, a three-minute walk to the Central Line via Queensway, a short walk from Bayswater and Paddington on multiple transport lines, and have good connections to all London airports.
- Free WIFI
- 24-Hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee maker in all rooms
- Family Rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast Included
10 Minutes from Starting Point
25 from Finish Line
In the heart of London, with great transport connections, culture, shopping, and green spaces on your doorstep, Central Park Hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that London has to offer.
We’re less than 100 metres away from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, a three-minute walk to the Central Line via Queensway, a short walk from Bayswater and Paddington on multiple transport lines, and have good connections to all London airports.
- Breakfast Included
- Family Rooms
- Free WIFI
- 24-Hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Valencia Marathon
Although not an Abbott World Marathon Major, Valencia Marathon is fast-growing and is one of the most popular marathons anywhere in the world. With a flat course, with very little elevation gain or loss and in a less-crowded calendar with its December date, this is a great opportunity to finish off your year with a marathon PB. On top of that, you get to visit one of Europe’s most underrated cities, lying on the coast of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
Package Rates
Our packages for the 2026 Valencia Marathon are currently being worked on. Please check back when our packages are released by following our socials, joining our email list or by pre-registering for the 2026 Valencia Marathon package via the link below.
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Testimonials
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Thousands of runners have crossed finish lines around the globe with us. Here’s what they had to say about their journeys.
Advisor was extremely helpful when I had to phone with a query. Seamless booking system, very easy to use. It took less than four minutes to book and pay.
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Very easy to use. I did input my email wrong and had to call the help line but the man I spoke to was very helpful and everything was sorted in mins. A great site to use for bookings
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No long phone queue to speak to a representative. And I needed to add another night to my original booking which was done so simply. Thank you.
Carolyn Windos
Excellent, Dane was incredibly quick to respond and support.
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Event Team
Meet the talented team who will make the magic happen
George Bancroft
Product Manager
George manages our Valencia Marathon packages and oversees our half marathon packages around the world.
Jeff Adams
President
Jeff first found Marathon Tours & Travel as a client while pursuing his interest for international adventure travel.
Jeff Adams
President
Jeff first found Marathon Tours & Travel as a client while pursuing his interest for international adventure travel.
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