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Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca

March 7, 2027 · 10:30 AMSalamanca, Castile and León, Spain

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Race Day

46°F

36–52°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

397ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +33 ft

Participants

2,300

Medium-sized race

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

The Lowdown

The Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca is an annual half marathon through the historic center of Salamanca in northwestern Spain, organized by the Ayuntamiento de Salamanca together with Club Deportivo Cazabaches. The certified 21.097 km course starts on the Paseo de la Estación and finishes in the Parque de la Alamedilla, passing landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor, the Salamanca Cathedral and the University of Salamanca. Pacers guide runners toward finish times from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours, and the route is supervised by judges from the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation. First held in the early 2010s, the race has grown into one of the most popular half marathons in Castile and León, selling out its bibs within about 18 hours in a recent edition. The 2027 edition, the 15th, is set for Sunday, March 7, 2027, with online registration opening January 7, 2027 through the official site.

01: Course is a single certified urban route through Salamanca's historic center, supervised by Real Federación Española de Atletismo judges.
02: Pacers ('liebres') guide finish times from 1:20 to 2:00.
03: The event sold out its bibs in about 18 hours in a recent edition due to high demand.
04: The 2027 edition is the 15th running of the event (the 2026 edition, held March 1, 2026, was the 14th).
05: A separate, older event, the Media Maratón Diputación de Salamanca (organized by the Diputación de Salamanca, held each October in Santa Marta de Tormes), is a different race from this one.
06: Half marathon base capacity is around 2,300 bibs, historically expanded past 2,500 when demand is high.

Questions about the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca 2027

When is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca 2027?

Sunday, March 7, 2027.

Where is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca?

Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain.

What time does the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca start?

The race starts at 10:30 AM, local time.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca time limit?

3 hours.

How do I enter the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Jan 7, 2027: Registration opens. Feb 14, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Online via the official site (mediamaratonsalamanca.es).

How much does the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca 2027 cost?

Half Marathon: €20.

When and where is packet pickup for the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca?

Mar 6, 2027: Pre-race bib collection, with additional pickup on race morning.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca elevation gain?

121 m (397 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +10 m (33 ft). Moderate rolling hills.

What is the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca course like?

It passes Plaza Mayor de Salamanca, Catedral de Salamanca and Universidad de Salamanca.

What is the weather like at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca?

Race-day temperatures are usually 2–11 °C (36–52 °F). Feels cool.

How many runners does the Media Maratón Ciudad de Salamanca have?

2,300 participants. Medium-sized race.

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