The Early Years
2001Established in 2001, the Valencia Half Marathon is now 25 years old. From its first edition in Valencia, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Spain.
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Parcours et dénivelé
The Valencia Half Marathon is a fast, flat course that runs primarily along the iconic Turia Gardens (Jardines del Turia), a 9km linear park built on a former riverbed. The race starts and finishes in the heart of Valencia's historic center near the City of Arts and Sciences complex. With minimal elevation change and excellent crowd support, this is a runner's course designed for personal bests.
Surface: road Profil: Plat
Météo
Température 22°C
Humidité 65%
Risque de pluie 15%
October in Valencia typically brings pleasant autumn conditions with mild temperatures and low rainfall. Morning temperatures are cool and ideal for running, with afternoon highs reaching comfortable 25-26°C.
The Race
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Histoires & Légendes
The Course Record
2019The fastest time ever recorded at the Valencia Half Marathon is 01:00:10, set by Geoffrey Kipchirchir Kirui in 2019. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Valencia.
The Fast Lane
Runners come to the Valencia Half Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Valencia has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
Where It Begins
For thousands of runners each year, the Valencia Half Marathon is their first half marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Record du parcours
01:00:10
Geoffrey Kipchirchir Kirui (2019)
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Anecdotes
- ▸ The course follows the Turia Gardens, a 9km linear park that was once Valencia's riverbed—a unique urban running experience through centuries of history.
- ▸ Valencia Half Marathon is part of the larger Valencia Marathon weekend event, which includes the full marathon and 10K races.
- ▸ October temperatures in Valencia are perfect for half-marathon racing, making it one of Spain's most popular autumn half-marathons.
- ▸ The race finishes near the stunning City of Arts and Sciences (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències), one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.
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