Maratón Valencia

The 2026 Valencia Marathon offers a preferential loyalty period from December 11-15 for 2025 participants to secure bibs directly without a lottery.​ Remaining bibs, up to 36,000 total, are allocated via a public ballot for registrations opened December 16-26, with winners notified afterward.​ Any unfilled spots go to a waiting list at €200 per entry. The Valencia Marathon is one of Europe's fastest and most prestigious marathon courses, certified by World Athletics and AIMS. First held in 1981, this race has become renowned for its lightning-fast, pancake-flat circuit through the beautiful streets of Valencia, Spain. The course has witnessed numerous world records and European records, making it a favorite destination for elite athletes and runners seeking personal bests or Boston Marathon qualifying times. The race typically attracts over 25,000 participants from more than 100 countries, creating an electric international atmosphere. The course showcases Valencia's stunning architecture and Mediterranean charm, starting and finishing near the iconic City of Arts and Sciences. Runners traverse wide, smooth boulevards through the historic city center, along tree-lined avenues, and past landmarks like the Turia Gardens, the former riverbed transformed into Europe's largest urban park. The completely flat profile, combined with Valencia's mild December weather and excellent organization, creates ideal racing conditions. The course record stands among the fastest in the world, testament to its exceptional design. Valencia Marathon has earned its reputation as a "runner's paradise" through meticulous attention to detail, from perfectly paced groups to enthusiastic crowd support throughout the entire route. The city embraces the event with thousands of spectators lining the streets, live music performances, and festive celebrations. As an IAAF Gold Label Road Race and official Boston Qualifier, this marathon represents the pinnacle of road racing excellence in Europe, offering every runner the opportunity to achieve their fastest time in one of the world's most beautiful coastal cities. Participants in the 2026 Valencia Marathon's preferential loyalty period are those with an active registration for the 2025 edition who have not canceled it due to injury, bib holder change, or refund.