Valencia Marathon
Enter the Valencia Marathon 2024 with Marathon Tours & Travel!
The 44th Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich takes place on Sunday, December 1st, 2024. This World Athletics Platinum Label event is known for its ideal racing conditions – a flat, urban course and cool December temperatures. The race typically starts in waves to ensure runner comfort and safety, and attracts runners from all over the world seeking a personal best. With its enthusiastic crowds, excellent organization, and scenic route that winds through the City of Arts and Sciences and along the coast, the Valencia Marathon offers a memorable running experience for participants of all levels.
Don’t miss out – it’s the perfect way to end your running year with a bang and a potential age-group qualifying time!
Marathon Tours & Travel Valencia Marathon 2024 packages include a conveniently located 4* hotel with breakfast for 3 nights or more. We also offer guaranteed entry plus various opportunities to meet with your fellow runners. We invite you to take part in a shake-out run, a pre-race pasta dinner and celebrations, the Marathon Tours & Travel team will be on hand for guidance and support to make your trip a success!
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Guidance and support from our Marathon Tours & Travel team
Transfers
Transfers to and from the race start/finish area
Accommodation
4* centrally located hotel
Entry
Guaranteed Valencia Marathon 2024 race entries available
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration
Excursions
Shake-out run
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 29th November 2024
Arrival Day, Welcome Meet and greet & Shake-out Run
Make your own arrangements to arrive at the Novotel Valencia Lavant today. Usually, hotel rooms are ready to check in after 3pm. If you arrive earlier you can leave your luggage with the hotel and explore your surroundings while you wait for the room to be ready.
Early this evening Marathon Tours & Travel invite you to join us in the hotel lobby before leaving for an optional 5K run. It will acquaint you with the local area and shake-out any travel tiredness. The run will be easy and at a pace comfortable for all fitness levels. It also offers a perfect opportunity to ask questions and get to know fellow runners, plus, we’ll gather for a drink in the hotel bar post run!
Saturday 30th November 2024
Free Day & Pasta Dinner
Today can be enjoyed at your leisure. The Marathon Tours & Travel team will be happy to suggest some sightseeing options.
Later today, at approximately 6pm please join us for a pre-race pasta dinner. Venue TBC. Marathon Tours & Travel will escort you to the venue.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Sunday 1st December 2024
Race Day and Celebrations!
An early breakfast will be available this morning. The race starts in the Plaça de la Marató, a transfer to the start area from the hotel will be provided for all runners. On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials, run and have fun!
The Marathon route passes right by the hotel – perfectly positioned for race day and to cheer on the runners.
After the race make your way back to the hotel or jump on one of the transfers provided, freshen up, and relax… you deserve it!
Early this evening meet your Marathon Tours & Travel team, fellow runners and supporters to celebrate your achievement! More details will be provided on the final itinerary.
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed Valencia Marathon 2024 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Valencia Marathon 2024 event should you wish to run.
Marathon Tours & Travel Valencia Marathon 2024 Package includes:
- Stay at a 4* centrally located hotel for 3 nights
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Pre-race dinner
- Celebration drink post-run
- Shake-Out Run and Welcome Drink
- Bib collection on your behalf
- Transfers to and from the race start/finish and back to the hotel
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel in Valencia
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Not included:
- Valencia Marathon 2024 Entry
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
A longer stay?
Contact us for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.
Travelling with children?
Contact us for a quote or refer to the hotel description for child policies.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
RatesAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 3 nights from Friday 29th November, 2024 £ 689 £1,024 Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Guaranteed Valencia Marathon Entry £ 85
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Hotels
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Valencia, Spain4 * Novotel Valencia Lavant
Discover Novotel Valencia Lavant, an ideal combination of modernity and comfort in the heart of Valencia. From elegant design to top-notch amenities, enjoy sophistication and vibrant spaces. Whether for business or pleasure, encounter serenity amidst the city’s hustle and bustle.
The hotel boasts a swimming pool and Rooftop Bar with views over the city, as well as 4 different restaurant areas to enjoy. Relax in a welcoming environment, designed for you to enjoy every moment. Ideal for your adventure in Valencia.
*Brand New for Autumn 2024*
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Event Information
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Enter the Valencia Marathon 2024 with Marathon Tours & Travel
Guaranteed Valencia Marathon 2024 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Valencia Marathon 2024 event should you wish to run!
Eligibility:
Marathon Tours & Travel, an authorised tour operator, is required to offer travel arrangements in conjunction with guaranteed race entry. All runners must be 18 years or older to participate in the half marathon.
Race Rules apply.
Temperature:
December in Valencia is ideal for long distance races with perfect temperatures between 12 and 17 degrees.
Difficulty:
València has no hills. It is almost completely flat. If you are looking for a quick time, this is your marathon.
Course
The Valencia Marathon course, starting in the Plaça de la Marató and ending along a walkway over water in the City of Arts and Sciences, is the ideal circuit for achieving a personal best. It is completely flat and at sea level. It runs along large avenues and through the historic centre of the city, where the main tourist attractions are located. In addition, it has numerous cheering stations along the route to help you keep up your pace.
Race Time:
The start will be at 8:15 a.m. and the race will finish by 3:15 p.m.
Minimum Pace/Cut-off Time Policy:
The maximum official time for finishing the race will be 5h:30, with this time limit not being exceeded under any circumstances.
Awards:
Every finisher receives a medal.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of Sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to Book
To make your booking, click on the button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party, plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the Spain current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
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Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
Race Rules and Terms of Participation
Our itinerary and details regarding the race are based on current information available at the time this package was released for sale. Whilst we expect the details to remain correct, changes are possible and will be confirmed nearer to the trip after the race organisers have confirmed final instructions.
All race rules and procedures need to be followed. More details can be found here.
Starting Pens and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Valencia Marathon 2024 events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will send you instructions which will allow you to complete the registration process. Once you have finalised the registration process, the race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information provided.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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The Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club®️ rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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