🇪🇸Valencia, Spain
Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Marathon
Dec 6, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
36 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
World-record territory — one of the fastest courses on the planet
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Valencia has quietly become Europe's premier PB marathon. Held in early December, when Mediterranean temperatures drop to a crisp 10–16°C and the humidity falls, the race offers a course that traces the River Turia park (a 9 km green lung running through the city centre), coastal promenades, and the City of Arts and Sciences complex — one of Europe's most striking pieces of modern architecture. The elevation gain of just 36m over 42.2 km makes it virtually flat. World records have been broken on this course. The atmosphere is warm and festive despite the December date, and the city's culinary culture makes the weekend a genuine trip rather than just a race. Register early — the 20,000 places fill within days of opening.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
10–16°C
Humidity
55–65%
Conditions
Clear and cool, ideal racing weather
Wind
10–15 km/h W
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