Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso

Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Countdown

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Days

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Hrs

12

Min

19

Sec

Next Race

December 6, 2026

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The Valencia Marathon is one of the fastest marathon courses in the world, with just 12 meters of total elevation change across its entirely flat, urban layout. The course threads through Valencia's historic old town, past the Torres de Serranos and along the lush Turia Gardens, before culminating with one of the most spectacular finish lines in running: a floating walkway over water at the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. The warm December weather and electric Spanish crowds have made it a mecca for personal bests.

WA Platinum Label

Est.

1981

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

12m

Elev. Loss

12m

Field Size

~35,000

When

December

Time Limit

5.5h

THE COURSE

Gain

+12m

Loss

-12m

MI 0

KM 0

Ciudad de las Artes Start

Runners gather at the Placa de la Marato near the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences complex. The soaring white architecture of Santiago Calatrava sets a dramatic tone for the race ahead.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 0

KM 0

Ciudad de las Artes Start

Runners gather at the Placa de la Marato near the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences complex. The soaring white architecture of Santiago Calatrava sets a dramatic tone for the race ahead.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 8

KM 13

Torres de Serranos

The course passes the magnificent Torres de Serranos, medieval gateway towers that once formed part of Valencia's ancient city walls. The narrow streets of the historic old town create a tunnel of deafening crowd noise.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 8

KM 13

Torres de Serranos

The course passes the magnificent Torres de Serranos, medieval gateway towers that once formed part of Valencia's ancient city walls. The narrow streets of the historic old town create a tunnel of deafening crowd noise.

ELEV: 35ft

MI 11

KM 18

Turia Gardens

Runners traverse sections of the Turia Gardens, a stunning 9-kilometer greenbelt built in the drained bed of the old Turia River. Tree-lined paths and bridges overhead create a serene mid-race corridor.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 11

KM 18

Turia Gardens

Runners traverse sections of the Turia Gardens, a stunning 9-kilometer greenbelt built in the drained bed of the old Turia River. Tree-lined paths and bridges overhead create a serene mid-race corridor.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 9.5

KM 15

Mestalla Stadium

Around kilometer 15, the course approaches the Estadio de Mestalla, home of Valencia CF. Football-mad fans line the route, creating a raucous atmosphere that propels runners forward.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 9.5

KM 15

Mestalla Stadium

Around kilometer 15, the course approaches the Estadio de Mestalla, home of Valencia CF. Football-mad fans line the route, creating a raucous atmosphere that propels runners forward.

ELEV: 30ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Floating Finish at Hemisferic

The iconic finish on a floating walkway over water at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Runners cross toward the stunning Hemisferic building with water shimmering beneath their feet — widely regarded as the most beautiful finish line in world marathon running.

ELEV: 28ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Floating Finish at Hemisferic

The iconic finish on a floating walkway over water at the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Runners cross toward the stunning Hemisferic building with water shimmering beneath their feet — widely regarded as the most beautiful finish line in world marathon running.

ELEV: 28ft