Sports · Running & Athletics · 9 hrs ago
More than 26,500 runners set for Valencia half marathon
More than 26,500 runners are set to take part in the Valencia half marathon, which starts Sunday at 8:25 a.m.
from Avenida dels Tarongers.
The race brings athletes from 128 countries to the Spanish city, while 41% of entrants are from the Valencian Community.
High demand meant many runners got their places through a lottery for the first time.
Elite athletes are targeting fast times, and Spanish runners Carla Gallardo and Rodri Kwizera could challenge national records.
Conditions are expected to be dry, but temperatures may pass 20°C after 10 a.m., with wind possibly troublesome in some sections.
The event is expected to boost tourism and the local economy, and organizers have also arranged aid for athletics clubs whose equipment was damaged by recent flooding.
More than 26,500 runners are expected to take part in the Valencia Half Marathon.
The race is scheduled to start at 8:25 a.m. on Sunday from avenida dels Tarongers, where the finish line will also be located.
Runners from 128 countries are expected, and 41% of registered participants are from the Valencian Community.
Temperatures are forecast to rise above 20°C after 10 a.m., while westerly wind gusts of about 20 km/h may affect parts of the course.
Many runners obtained their race bib through a lottery because of high demand.
- Who
- More than 26,500 runners, including athletes from 128 countries.
- What
- The Valencia Half Marathon, in its 35th edition.
- When
- Sunday, October 25, 2026; the elite start is scheduled for 8:25 a.m.
- Where
- Valencia, starting and finishing on avenida dels Tarongers.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The event and elite athletes were presented, and organizers reported that more than 26,500 runners were expected.
The elite race is scheduled to start on avenida dels Tarongers.
- Expected participants
- More than 26,500
- Countries represented
- 128
- Participants from Valencian Community
- 41%
- Women participants
- 35%
- Start time
- 8:25 a.m. on Sunday
- Forecast wind gusts
- About 20 km/h
3 sources
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What people are saying
We are excited to see that none of the good news has driven away the Valencian runner
The race has an economic and social impact
I know I can run between 1:08 and 1:09. The goal is to improve my personal best
Rodri will try to go under 58, and in my case, I would be very happy with 58:30
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#21KValència. Tiempo tranquilo. Cielo despejado con nubes altas. La única adversidad puede ser la temperatura alta para los corredores populares, con temperatura superior a 20 °C a partir de las 10 de la mañana. La humedad será baja, por debajo del 40 % gran parte de la carrera.