Valencia Half Marathon 2027: date and registration

Plan your race pace

The 36th edition of Valencia’s major 21K, the Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Wizz Air, will take place on Oct. 24, 2027, over an officially measured distance of 21,097.5 meters. The organizers, SD Correcaminos, put 25,000 bibs on sale to the general public.

The loyalty phase (Nov. 5–9, 2026) has ended and took up 13,595 bibs. 11,405 places remain in the ballot, now the only way to get a bib: registration is open until Nov. 16, 2026 at 10:59 a.m., and the bib costs 80 euros.

Race date, schedule and setting

This is the 36th edition and it takes place on Oct. 24, 2027. The previous one, the 35th, was held on Oct. 25, 2026. In 2026 the reference point was Avenida de Tarongers, with an almost flat urban course (16 meters of elevation gain) and a general window between 8:25 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; the organizers have not yet released the 2027 schedule or course details.

The official course length is 21,097.5 meters, the standard distance for a half marathon. It is an asphalt circuit designed to support a steady pace, with broad avenues and very little elevation change. This combination makes the event attractive to elite athletes and recreational runners looking to improve their personal best.

Valencia also provides a recognizable setting, with the route running through an open urban environment and along major roads near some of the city’s best-known areas. The wide course, generally mild autumn weather and long organizational tradition create a continuous corridor toward the clock.

The 2027 loyalty phase

The loyalty period ran from Nov. 5 to 9, 2026 and has ended. It let runners who held a bib in the 35th edition (2026) return in 2027 without entering the ballot. 13,595 of the 25,000 bibs were taken.

According to the organizers, 52.3% of those registered for the 2027 race took part in 2026 (some outlets report it as “at least 52.3%”), and 65% of those returning runners are from Valencia.

The ballot for the general public

Ballot registration opened on Nov. 10, 2026 and closes on Monday, Nov. 16 at 10:59 a.m. (mainland Spain time). There are 11,405 places in the draw, and it is now the only way to get a 2027 bib.

You can register individually, in pairs or in groups of three; if luck favors the group, it favors every member. Registration is free, with a 5-euro hold that is released automatically. The bib is paid for only if you are selected and confirm your registration.

The bib price through the ballot is 80 euros. 2027 prices are unchanged from 2026, when the first 10,000 registrants paid 40 euros and the rest paid 80.

Key dates after the ballot

The draw is held before a notary. Results are sent by email from Nov. 18, both to winners and to those who are not selected.

Selected runners have until Nov. 25 at 11:00 a.m. to register; if they do not, they lose their place.

Required information and registration limits

The terms below are those published for the 2026 ballot; please confirm them on the race’s official website.

The form requires the runner’s full name, national identity card or passport number, date of birth and email address. These details must belong to the person who will race because the information is tied to the registration and cannot be freely changed during the purchase process.

The restriction is intended to prevent one person from collecting entries under different identities or informally transferring a ballot bib. Only reasonable corrections may be considered, such as an obvious typing error or an updated passport number, always at the organizer’s discretion.

Groups may include up to three runners. Each participant must provide personal details and use a different email address. After registration, the added runners will receive a message to confirm their intention to participate. A group has the same chances as an individual entry: joining together does not improve the odds, but it allows runners to seek a shared allocation if the relevant number is selected.

What happens if you already have a place

Anyone already registered for the race cannot enter the ballot. This rule prevents the same person from holding both a confirmed place and an additional draw opportunity. If duplicate entries are detected, organizers may cancel all applications linked to that person, even when different email addresses were used.

A new entry also replaces an earlier one when a runner registers again, either individually or as part of another group. Only the most recent participation remains active. This is particularly important for runners who change groups during the registration window.

Processing another person’s data requires prior consent. Anyone adding a relative or friend must ensure that this authorization exists. The process is not an open reservation for names that have not been confirmed, but an individual declaration of interest in taking part.

Waiting list, name changes and SuperVoucher

Runners who are not selected may join the official waiting list. If withdrawals occur later, ballot places will be offered according to the relevant waiting-list order. Some bibs are also managed by authorized agencies and official tour operators, although their terms may include travel services and do not constitute a standard individual registration.

Bibs purchased through the priority phase and the ballot allowed, in 2026, name changes from Feb. 1, in accordance with the organizer’s rules. When a ballot place is canceled because of a name change, the bib will be offered exclusively to people on the waiting list who did not receive a place, following the order established by the process.

Runners holding a SuperVoucher from the SuperHalfs circuit do not need to enter the ballot to secure participation. They may use the benefit subject to the program’s applicable conditions. This route is separate from both loyalty registration and the ordinary ballot.

A course built for fast running

The Valencia race is part of the SuperHalfs circuit and holds a World Athletics Gold Label, a distinction linked to sporting and organizational quality. It has also been recognized several times as one of Spain’s leading half marathons. Its reputation rests on a rare combination of mass participation, international presence and a course suited to fast times.

World records achieved in the city have strengthened that identity. Letesenbet Gidey set the women’s record in 2021 with 1:02:52, while Yomif Kejelcha established the men’s record in 2024 with 57:30. Race information also states that eight of the 10 fastest marks in half marathon history have been achieved in Valencia.

These figures do not make the course automatically easy. Running 21.1 kilometers requires sound pacing, adaptation to a dense field and concentration when the urban scenery seems unchanged. The low elevation helps, but the clock always charges for an overly fast start or inadequate preparation.

Practical preparation for race day

The autumn date allows runners to organize a specific training block through the summer and the first weeks of September. A general preparation may gradually increase volume while combining easy runs, controlled-pace sessions and a long run. Appropriate intensity and workload depend on each runner’s experience, health and sporting history.

The flat route encourages a steady pace from the opening kilometers, but the start can be fast because of the large field. A cautious approach is to leave some margin early and assess the body’s response after kilometer 12 or 14. In a half marathon, a few extra seconds early can protect several minutes late in the race.

Nutrition and hydration should be tested during training. Race day is not the time to try a new gel, shirt or pair of shoes. Breakfast, equipment and the amount of fluid tolerated should be familiar, especially for runners traveling from another city and sleeping in an unfamiliar environment.

The day before also matters. Collecting the bib, checking access points, understanding public transportation and preparing clothes reduces decisions in the early morning. Road closures may change travel plans, so runners should consult the municipal and race information released in the days before the event.

How registration has changed

The registration system reflects a broader transformation affecting high-demand races. When the number of applicants greatly exceeds capacity, an immediate opening may reward connection speed more than continuity, planning or sporting interest. A ballot does not remove the disappointment of missing out, but it distributes the opportunity more evenly.

In 2027 there are two routes: loyalty access, now closed, and the ballot, open until Nov. 16. Each has its own rules and deadlines, and the main challenge is not confusing registration with bib purchase or missing the Nov. 25 deadline after being selected.