One of the year’s most anticipated sporting events is back. The 15K Nocturna Valencia Gana Energía is a must for every running lover, letting you run and discover the city’s most iconic sights from a whole new perspective, and in a healthy way. And this is no ordinary popular race: it holds the all-time best mark for the 15K distance on Spanish soil, in both the men’s and women’s categories, making it the fastest 15K in Spain.
In 2026 it celebrates its 13th edition, on Saturday 26 September, and this year it broke its own participation record: the 14,000 available places sold out weeks before the race. If you’ve already got your bib or you’re coming along to cheer, here’s everything you need to know, plus where to stay to enjoy Valencia’s big running night in comfort.
Practical information for the 15K Nocturna Valencia 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 26 September 2026 |
| Start time | 10:30pm, Avenida del Ingeniero Manuel Soto |
| Capacity | 14,000 bibs, sold out |
| Starting waves | One elite wave at 10:30pm + 5 further waves for the rest of participants |
| Time limit | 120 minutes |
| Runners’ Expo | Polideportivo Juan Antonio Samaranch (Avenida de Francia, 62). 25 September: 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm · 26 September: 10am-7pm, non-stop |
Racing for the first time or thinking of signing up for next year? You can check registration status and all the official information on the official 15K Nocturna Valencia website. For this 2026 edition, registration is now closed as all places have sold out, so if you want to run it, your best bet is to sign up for the organiser’s mailing list ahead of the next edition.
The fastest 15K in Spain
The 15K Nocturna Valencia isn’t just a popular running party, it’s also an internationally rated race, included in the World Athletics calendar and the RFEA’s National Calendar. In fact, it holds the all-time best mark for the 15K distance on Spanish soil: Kenya’s Abel Kipchumba stopped the clock at 41:55 and Ethiopia’s Zeineba Yimer at 46:52, both set in 2019 and, at the time, also the best world marks of the year over this distance.
The race has also drawn athletes from other sports: in the 2024 edition, triple triathlon world champion Mario Mola ran it as his first race on Valencian soil after joining a local athletics club. A good example of why this race has earned its place on the international sporting calendar, well beyond being just a local favourite.
The race also has a charitable side: at registration, runners can make a contribution to Cruz Roja Valencia (the Spanish Red Cross), the event’s official charity partner.
Route of the 15K Nocturna de Valencia
The race starts at 10:30pm on Avenida Ingeniero Manuel Soto. From there, thousands of runners take on a fully urban, flat course certified by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, passing landmarks such as Mestalla Stadium, the Puente del Real bridge, Calle de la Paz, Plaza de la Reina, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Torres de Serranos and the City of Arts and Sciences, a whole express sightseeing tour under Valencia’s moonlight.
The race can be followed live and completely free of charge through the event’s official website and YouTube channel, and the organisers also have an official app to check your bib, times and any last-minute information.
📍 Get directions to the start (Avenida del Ingeniero Manuel Soto)
Coming to Valencia to run or to cheer? With HQ Rooms apartments you get a prime location right in the centre, very close to the 15K Nocturna route, ideal for resting before the race and recovering afterwards in complete comfort.
Accommodation for the 15K Nocturna de Valencia 2026
With 14,000 runners in this edition, a very high percentage travel in from outside the city. That’s why having good accommodation for the 15K Nocturna de Valencia is key. At HQ Rooms we offer fully equipped apartments in Valencia. Our excellent location right in the city centre puts you close to the race on 26 September, and lets you comfortably sightsee before and after the event too.
Our apartments are also very spacious, making them a great option if you’re looking for an apartment for groups, ideal if you’re running with your club or your usual crew. You can check all our promotions and availability directly on our website.
Got any questions about managing your accommodation? You can get in touch with us for help along the way, so you can enjoy the most comfortable stay possible. Enjoy an unforgettable night of running with HQ Rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 15K Nocturna Valencia 2026?
Saturday 26 September 2026, starting at 10:30pm from Avenida del Ingeniero Manuel Soto.
Are there any bibs left for the 15K Nocturna Valencia 2026?
No, the 14,000 places for this edition are sold out. You can check the official website for future editions or to follow the race live.
Where do you pick up your race bib?
At the Runners’ Expo, at the Polideportivo Juan Antonio Samaranch (Avenida de Francia, 62), on 25 September in the morning and afternoon, and on 26 September non-stop.
Where should I stay for the 15K Nocturna Valencia?
HQ Rooms apartments in central Valencia are a comfortable option well connected to the race route, ideal for both runners and their supporters.
Coming to Valencia for the 15K Nocturna? After a night of running, it’s good to come back to somewhere comfortable and well connected. With HQ Rooms apartments you get plenty of space, a prime location in central Valencia, and everything you need to recover after the race. Book your apartment in Valencia for your next visit.
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