Europe / Spain / Valencia
Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich 2026
At the starting line
A race worth the journey.
Valencia's road marathon runs through the city on a largely flat course and finishes at the City of Arts and Sciences. The race is organized by SD Correcaminos with the city council.
Know the course
Race route
Explore the course and the climbs before you get to the starting line.
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Event history
First held in 1981
The first Valencia Marathon took place on 29 March 1981. SD Correcaminos built the event from an initial field of about 800 runners into an international city marathon.
Previous winners
The last ten completed editions where results can be verified. Overall men's and women's winners for this distance.
| Edition | Men | Time | Women | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Korir | 2:02:24 | Joyciline Jepkosgei | 2:14:00 | Results ↗ |
| 2024 | Sabastian Sawe | 2:02:05 | Megertu Alemu | 2:16:49 | Results ↗ |
| 2023 | Sisay Lemma | 2:01:48 | Worknesh Degefa | 2:15:51 | Results ↗ |
| 2022 | Kelvin Kiptum | 2:01:53 | Amane Beriso | 2:14:58 | Results ↗ |
| 2021 | Lawrence Cherono | 2:05:12 | Nancy Jelagat | 2:19:31 | Results ↗ |
| 2020 | Evans Chebet | 2:03:00 | Peres Jepchirchir | 2:17:16 | Results ↗ |
| 2019 | Kinde Atanaw | 2:03:51 | Roza Dereje | 2:18:30 | Results ↗ |
| 2018 | Leul Gebresilase | 2:04:31 | Ashete Bekere | 2:21:14 | Results ↗ |
| 2017 | Sammy Kitwara | 2:05:15 | Aberu Zennebe | 2:26:17 | Results ↗ |
| 2016 | Victor Kipchirchir | 2:07:39 | Valary Aiyabei | 2:24:48 | Results ↗ |
Ten completed editions before December 2026. The 2020 elite-only marathon was completed and is included. Results preserve the selected source's official published times.
Runner perspectives
Selected summaries of public runner reviews. These describe the editions and distances noted, and experiences may change.
He describes a very flat race with continuous city support, well placed hydration and a memorable blue carpet finish. In 2024, the crowd's response to the recent floods made the atmosphere especially emotional.
Felipe Blaset · Read review ↗2024Marathon
Her 2024 account describes an emotional finish after difficulties late in the race. She loved the experience and hopes to return for another attempt.
Cecilia Córdova Acevedo · Read review ↗2024Marathon
Typical race weather
December in Valencia
- Average daytime high
- 14.5°C
- Average overnight low
- 5.0°C
- Average monthly precipitation
- 33 mm
December days are cool-to-mild, while overnight averages are much colder. A removable warm layer helps bridge the difference before and after racing. Average daily highs are 14.5°C and overnight lows 5.0°C. Average precipitation totals about 33 mm over the whole month. Rain preparation is sensible, but the total does not give the chance or timing of rain during the race. These are historical regional averages, not a forecast or race-hour temperatures; the coast, hills and start line may differ.
Climate source ↗ · NASA POWER / MERRA-2 grid near Valencia (39.47°, -0.38°); not a weather station · December 2001–2020 (20 years)
Historical averages describe typical conditions, not the forecast or the temperature at the starting line.
What to wear
- Racing: consider a technical T-shirt with shorts or light tights; removable sleeves or a thin long-sleeve layer may suit a cooler forecast.
- Waiting at the start: bring a removable warm layer and, if rain is forecast, a rain shell or poncho. If the start-time forecast is cold, consider light gloves and a hat or headband that you can remove.
- After finishing: keep a dry top and an extra layer in your finish bag.
- These are editorial clothing suggestions. Check the forecast close to race day and adapt to your own comfort.
Check the forecast close to race day and adjust your clothing to the start time and your own comfort.
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Checked on 4 Oct 2026 · Event source
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