Valencia Half Marathon
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Valencia Half Marathon
The Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is a prominent road running event held in the city of Valencia. The course for the 21 km distance is recognized for its flat profile, designed to facilitate high speeds. It holds the Gold Label from World Athletics and has been ranked as the best half marathon in Spain by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA).
The event is part of the international SuperHalfs series, which includes other major races in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Berlin. This alliance aims to promote running and sports tourism while focusing on environmental awareness. Additionally, the race is included in the Spanish National Running Circuit (Circuito Nacional Plátano de Canarias), alongside events in Seville, Barcelona, San Sebastian, and Madrid.
Logistical services for participants include:
- The Expo 21K at Feria Valencia, where runners collect their bib numbers and race packs on the Friday and Saturday preceding the race.
- Official travel management through Welcome to Valencia, providing services such as late checkout and simplified cancellation policies for injured runners.
- Training plans and a pace calculator for participants.
- Sustainability initiatives and a social commitment program involving various solidarity entities.
The competition has historically seen world-class performances, including the women's world record of 1:02:52 set in 2021. The event is organized by SD Correcaminos with institutional support from the Valencia City Council. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
