Valencia Half Marathon
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Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
The Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is a prominent road running race held in Valencia. The course is known for being flat and fast, having been the site of multiple world records, including the women's world record of 1:02:52 set by Letesenbet Gidey in 2021. The event is organized by SD Correcaminos and holds several prestigious distinctions, including the World Athletics Gold Label.
Participants can take part in the following distance:
- 21.097 km
The event is a member of the SuperHalfs Series, an international circuit along with races in Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Berlin. It also forms part of the Plátano de Canarias National Running Circuit, which includes half marathons in Seville, Barcelona, Madrid, and San Sebastián.
Before the race, the Expo 21K Feria Valencia serves as the official runner's fair where participants collect their bib numbers and runner's bags on the Friday and Saturday preceding the event. The organization offers specialized travel services through "Welcome to Valencia," providing runner-specific benefits like late checkout and cancellation options due to injury. The race also designates a professional solidarity entity each year to receive voluntary donations from participants.
Sustainability is a key focus, with official green sponsors supporting the event's environmental initiatives. Additionally, Renfe offers a 15% discount for runners and companions traveling to the city for the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
