            {"id":7952,"date":"2024-07-11T04:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T08:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/?post_type=events&#038;p=7952"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:51:08","slug":"valencia-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/events\/valencia-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":7957,"template":"","event_types":[104,99],"event_locations":[10],"event_distances":[12],"event_course_types":[242,25],"event_seasons":[17],"class_list":["post-7952","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-marathon","event_types-urban","event_locations-europe","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-marathon","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-winter"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":7957,"event_logo":7969,"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":{"title":"Available Soon","url":"mailto:patrick.dimatteo@marathontours.com","target":"_blank"}},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingus.marathontours.com\/experience\/valencia-marathon-2026\/52","target":"_blank"}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<strong>The 46th Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich<\/strong> takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026. This World Athletics Platinum Label event is known for its ideal racing conditions \u2013 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.\r\n\r\nDon't miss out \u2013 it's the perfect way to end your running year with a bang and a potential <strong>age-group qualifying time<\/strong>!\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel's Valencia Marathon package includes a conveniently located four-star hotel with breakfast for three nights.\u00a0 Additional nights can be requested. 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. 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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.\r\n\r\nThis evening will be on your own."},{"day_title":"Friday, December 4","day_content":"<strong><span data-teams=\"true\">City Tour &amp; <\/span>Welcome Drinks<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFollowing breakfast will be a half-day city tour of Valencia!\r\n\r\nEarly this evening, around 6:30pm, we\u2019ll gather for a welcome drink in the hotel bar!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday, December 5","day_content":"<strong>Shakeout Run &amp; Pasta Dinner<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis morning at around 7:30am, join your MTT host as they lead an easy 5km shakeout run around the local area.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the day can be enjoyed at your leisure.\r\n\r\nYour MTT host will be distributing bibs in the hotel lobby from 10:00 \u2013 11:00am.\r\n\r\nLater today, at approximately 16:00pm, join your host and fellow runners\/spectators, for a pre-race pasta dinner at the hotel.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast and Dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, December 6","day_content":"<strong>Race Day and Celebrations!<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAn early breakfast will be available this morning, from approximately 06:00am.\r\n\r\nThe race starts in the Pla\u00e7a de la Marat\u00f3, a transfer to the start area from the hotel will be provided for all runners.\u00a0 On arrival at the start please follow the instructions of the race officials, run and have fun!\r\n\r\nThe Marathon route passes right by the hotel \u2013 perfectly positioned for race day and to cheer on the runners.\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\u2026 you deserve it!\r\n\r\nEarly this evening, around 6:00pm, meet your Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team, fellow runners, and supporters to celebrate your achievement in the hotel bar!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday, December 7","day_content":"<strong>Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nUnless you have booked extra nights, please check out of your room this morning. 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The day concludes with comfortable transportation back to Barcelona where are evening farewell dinner will take place!<\/div>\r\n<div><\/div>\r\n<div><em>(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)\u00a0<\/em><\/div>"},{"day_title":"Thursday, December 10","day_content":"Today marks your departure day. 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