Media Maratón de Cáceres
The Lowdown
The Media Maratón de Cáceres sends runners through the floodlit streets of Cáceres' Ciudad Monumental, a UNESCO World Heritage old town of medieval towers and Renaissance palaces. Both the half marathon and a companion 10.5K popular race start and finish at Plaza Mayor, looping past landmarks like the Concatedral de Santa María and the Arco de la Estrella on closed asphalt and cobblestone streets. Organized by the Cáceres City Council's Municipal Sports Institute with Pulsaciones.net and homologated by the Extremadura Athletics Federation, the race has grown steadily since its debut, with the 2026 edition selling out at a record 1,800 registered runners. The 7:00 PM start turns the historic center into a nighttime running festival, with children's races earlier in the evening, aid stations along the course, and a finisher tee for every runner who crosses the line under the walls of the old city.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Plaza Mayor
Concatedral de Santa María
Arco de la Estrella
Ciudad Monumental de Cáceres (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain
ES
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 on race day for the half marathon
Required Documents
- Photo ID (DNI or passport) for bib pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official site / Pulsaciones.net
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds after registration closes; bib transfers, if permitted, follow the official race rules (reglamento) published closer to the event
2026 (XIX) edition sold out at a record 1,800 registered runners
Companion 10.5K popular race and children's categories (Chupetines, Prebenjamines, Infantiles 1 and 2) run alongside the half marathon
Course is closed asphalt and cobblestone streets through the historic center, officially homologated by the Extremadura Athletics Federation
Race has consolidated a mid-May, 7:00 PM evening start over its last two editions (2025, 2026)
Running this race?
MarathonOS keeps the countdown on your Lock Screen. Checklists, travel logistics and your race report are free on your first race.
Scan to download
Community
Stories, tips, and race-day snapshots from runners who have tackled this course.
Community Reviews
Learn from fellow runners and share insights that will help the next person toe the line.