The Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon is held annually in the historic city of Valencia which, with its entirely flat circuit and perfect winter temperature, averaging between 12-17 degrees, represents the ideal setting for hosting such a long-distance sporting challenge. This, coupled with the most incomparable of settings, makes the Valencia Marathon, Valencia, one of the most important events in the national calendar.
The fastest marathon on Spanish ground will take place in December, and the Half Marathon maintains its presence on the calendar one month before the great event to provide a useful training for the marathon as well as to pose a challenge for thousands of runners.
Ten reasons to run:
1. Unique start and finish line: You will experience a unique start and finish in the surroundings of the City of Arts and Sciences where you will cross the finish line on a boardwalk over water next to the Umbracle and the Prince Philip Museum.
2. The fastest circuit in Spain: València has no hills. It is almost completely flat. If you are looking for a quick time, this is your marathon.
3. Over 200 cheering points: The runners are the real protagonists and València knows it. Each year more than 200,000 people come out onto the streets to cheer on the runners and the 200 cheering points will have you flying to the finish line.
4. Refunds if you are injured: We know that training for a marathon is hard. Therefore, if you get injured, we will return the full amount of your registration on production of a medical certificate.
5. Travel to and stay in València and enjoy numerous benefits: There are many special offers on travel to València. Discounts on traveling with Iberia and Renfe and the best services for runners can be found on the WelcomeToValencia portal. Hotels with late check-out, shuttle to the start, runners’ breakfast and much more.
6. Pampering runners: You are the protagonist and this is why you will receive a runner’s care bag, full of refreshments and a wide range of medical aids to ensure you crown your race with a finisher’s medal.
7. A spectacular 10K for companions: Did you know that… there is parallel race that shares the start and finish lines with the Marathon, but takes a different route? The Valencia 10K Trinidad Alfonso is perfect for companions, get your personal best time and enjoy the City of Running.
8. Sports Expo and multiple parallel activities: The runners’ trade fair is held in the heart of the City of Arts and Sciences. In addition to collecting your bib and runner’s bag you will be able to enjoy the Breakfast Run, Paella Party, Mini Marathon… and much more.
9. A fast Half Marathon as a try out a month before: The Valencia Half Marathon, which takes place in October, is a course where the female world record was broken and it was the first 21K to receive the IAAF gold label. It is a golden opportunity to see how you are going before the Valencia Marathon.
10. Discount on the next World Championships: Running the best Marathon in Spain has a double prize as all the registered runners all receive a 10 euro discount on the IAAF/Trinidad World Half Marathon Championships which will be held in Valencia in March. A unique prize for a unique event.
The Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon was awarded IAAF Road Race Gold Label in 2016, which proves that it is one of the best 42,195 metre races in the world.
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The Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP is held in Valencia on an ideal circuit (that is to say, one that is completely flat). The temperature is between 12-17 degrees Celsius (54-63 Fahrenheit), making the city great for road races. These features, together with the city’s incomparable race venue — The City of Arts and Sciences — make the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso EDP one of Spain’s most exciting events.
The 2019 edition broke all the records, with the best time ever on Spanish soil, set by Kinde Atanaw Alayew with 2 hours 03:51. It is Spain’s fastest marathon for both men and women. In the latter category, Roza Dereje shaved three minutes off the women’s record for the trial, setting a time of 2 hours 18:30. This was the first time in history that four women beat 2 hours 19 in the same race. Furthermore, the Valencia Marathon is the fastest in Spain for both Men and Women.
In the national category, four athletes chalked up times that qualify them for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Moreover, the numbers of runners taking part in the race climbs each year. There were 25,000 entries in this year’s edition and over 21,000 crossed the Finishing Line. This makes the trial the one with most Finishers in Spain over this distance.
We look forward to seeing you in December.
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