Valencia has become one of the best cities in Europe for running, thanks to its mild climate, flat routes and a calendar that keeps growing every year. Here you’ll find all the popular races, circuits and certified events held in the city, from the closest 5Ks to the Marathon and the Half Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso. The calendar is updated every week with the latest dates, distances and registration links, so you don’t miss a single date whether you’re coming to run or to cheer on Valencia.
Valencia has officially been part of the Valencia Ciudad del Running project since 2014, with more than 20 popular races every year ranging from simple 5Ks to the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, the best marathon in Spain according to the RFEA and one of the fastest in the world with the World Athletics Platinum Label. The Valencia Half Marathon, with a Gold Label, completes this trio of internationally renowned races.
Upcoming Races in Valencia
Below is the list of races taking place over the coming months:
September 2026
XLVIII Volta a Peu als Barris de Sant Marcel·lí i Sant Isidre
📍 Av Tres Cruces · 📏 5.000 metros · 🏃 FDM Valencia
5K Volta a Peu UPV
📍 Ágora UPV · 📏 5.000 metros · 🏃 Area Esports UPV
15K Nocturna Valencia 2026
📍 Ingeniero Manuel Soto · 📏 15.000 m (homologados) · 🏃 Valencia Club de Atletismo
October 2026
XVI Volta a Peu de les Falles
📍 C/ Marqués de Sotelo · 📏 5.000 metros · 🏃 FDM Valencia
Volta a Peu a Campanar Cultural i Solidaria
📍 Mare de Déu de Campanar · 📏 3.600 metros · 🏃 Associació de Veins de Campanar
Valencia Contra el Cáncer
📍 Paseo de la Alameda · 📏 6.000 m · 🏃 AECC Valencia
Medio Maratón Valencia 2026
📍 Avenida Tarongers · 📏 21.097,5 metros (homologados) · 🏃 SD Correcaminos
December 2026
Maratón Valencia 2026
📍 Plaça de la Marató · 📏 42.195 metros (homologados) · 🏃 SD Correcaminos
10K Pas Ras al Port de València
📍 Muelle de la Aduana (Moll de la Duana) · 📏 10 km (certified) · 🏃 CA Poblats Marítims
January 2027
10K Valencia Ibercaja by Kiprun 2027
📍 Paseo de la Alameda · 📏 10.000 m (homologados) · 🏃 CA 10K Valencia
April 2027
15K Abierta al Mar y 7.5K
📍 Ingeniero Manuel Soto · 📏 15.000 m (homologados) y 7.500 metros · 🏃 Las Provincias
Accommodation for runners in Valencia
Choosing the right place to stay can make the difference between enjoying the race with energy or arriving at the start line exhausted. At HQ Rooms we have apartments right in the centre of Valencia, close to the start and finish lines of the main races, with your own kitchen, a washing machine and everything you need to rest before competing and recover calmly afterwards. It’s a much more comfortable alternative than a hotel if you’re travelling with a group or your club, since you can keep the whole team together, cook your own pasta party the night before, and store your luggage without depending on reception hours. Book in advance, especially if your race coincides with the Marathon or the Half Marathon, when the city fills up with runners from all over the world and availability drops fast.
Coming to Valencia to run? With HQ Rooms apartments you get your own kitchen, more space than a hotel room, and a prime location right in the centre, close to the main start and finish lines in the city. Book your apartment in Valencia for your next race.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I register for these races?
It depends a lot on the race. Smaller popular races usually keep registration open until bibs run out, but the most in-demand events, such as the Marathon or the Half Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, sell out months in advance and have even moved to a ballot system due to extremely high demand. The safest bet is to check each race’s official website as soon as the registration opening date is announced, since the window can close within days.
Do I need a racing licence to run in Valencia’s races?
It’s usually not compulsory. Most races include the insurance and day licence needed to take part without a federative licence within the registration fee itself, so you don’t normally have to arrange it separately.
What is the most important race in Valencia?
The Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, holder of the World Athletics Platinum Label and recognised as the best marathon in Spain by the RFEA.
Where should I stay to run in Valencia?
HQ Rooms apartments in central Valencia are a comfortable option well connected to the main start and finish lines of the city’s races.
- Valencia Race Calendar 2026 / 2027 - 21 de September de 2026
- 15K Nocturna Valencia 2026: Information and Accommodation - 3 de September de 2026
- Iberflora Valencia 2026: Information and Accommodation - 3 de September de 2026
