{"id":11061,"date":"2024-07-09T11:52:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T10:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/?post_type=events&#038;p=11061"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:47:49","slug":"valencia-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/valencia-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia Half Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":11139,"template":"","event_types":[138,132],"event_locations":[122],"event_distances":[127],"event_course_types":[135,133],"event_seasons":[22],"class_list":["post-11061","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-half-marathons","event_types-superhalfs","event_locations-europe","event_distances-half-marathon","event_course_types-road","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-autumn"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":11139,"event_logo":11155,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"available","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":""},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now!","url":"https:\/\/bookinggb.marathontours.com\/experience\/valencia-half-marathon-2026\/327","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Run the Valencia Half Marathon 2026 with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel!<\/h2>\r\nGear up for speed! The Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is your chance to conquer Spain's fastest <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons\/\">half marathon<\/a> course. This World Athletics Gold Label Road Race welcomes runners of all levels to achieve their personal best. With a flat and scenic route winding through Valencia's city centre and the Maritime Quarter, expect enthusiastic crowds and perfect late-autumn weather. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience a world-class race in a beautiful Spanish city and complete one of the <em>SuperHalfs.<\/em>\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel's Valencia Half Marathon packages will include a conveniently located hotel with breakfast for 3 nights and transfers to and from the race start and finish. 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On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials, run and have fun!\r\n\r\nThe route passes right by the hotel at KMs 16 and 17\u2013 perfectly positioned for spectators to cheer on their runners as they head into their final 5K!\r\n\r\nAfter the race make your way back to the hotel or jump on one of the transfers provided, freshen up, and relax\u2026you deserve it!\r\n\r\nTonight at around 18:00, we will gather in the hotel bar for a celebration drink - first one's on us!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 26 October 2026","day_content":"<strong>Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnless you have booked extra nights please check out of your room this morning. Safe travels and we hope you enjoyed your Valencia Half Marathon 2025 experience!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Itinerary is subject to change.<\/strong>"}]}],"event_extensions":"","event_extensions_packages":null,"event_packages_and_rates":"<h3><strong>Guaranteed Valencia Half Marathon 2026 Entry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWe are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Valencia Half Marathon 2026.\r\n<h3><strong>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel's Valencia Half Marathon 2026 package includes:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Stay at the 4* INNSiDE Valencia Oceanic hotel for 3 nights<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Daily breakfast, except on arrival day<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Welcome drink<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Shakeout run<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Pre-race dinner<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Celebration drink<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bib collection on your behalf<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Transfers to and from the race start\/finish<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Guidance and support from Marathon Tours &amp; Travel in Valencia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\n<strong>Not included:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Valencia Half Marathon 2026 Entry<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Anything not mentioned in inclusions above<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong>A longer stay?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0for a quote or use our easy booking tool to cost and book.\r\n<h3><strong>Travelling with children?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\">Contact us<\/a>\u00a0for a quote or refer to the hotel description for child policies.\r\n<h3><strong>Room Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s 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. 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All runners must be 18 years or older to participate in the half marathon.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com\/en\/half\/regulations-21k-2025\/\">Race Rules<\/a>\u00a0apply.\r\n\r\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Half Marathon is held in\u00a0October, this means that you will be running under blue skies with average temperatures of between 15-18 degrees and a light breeze from the Mediterranean.\r\n\r\n<strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEasy, flat course - if you're looking to get a PB; Valencia is the place to go!\r\n\r\n<strong>Course<\/strong>\r\n\r\nValencia has a flat course. 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For our general T&amp;C\u2019s please see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/terms-conditions\/\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>How to Book<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTo 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.\r\n\r\n<strong>Payments<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel advice<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBefore you travel, check the \u2018Entry requirements\u2019 section for the country you are heading to, via your local government website.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/spain\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0for Spain\u2019s current entry restrictions and requirements.\r\n\r\n<strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span data-teams=\"true\">We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover. Make sure that you are insured for existing medical conditions, any activities you plan to do and any equipment that you plan to take. Travel insurance covers you if anything doesn\u2019t go to plan before you travel as well, so we recommend sorting it at the time of booking. 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