Half Marathon races near Alcobendas

The Medio Maratón San Sebastián Rural Kutxa, a half marathon in San Sebastián, saw nearly 4,000 runners participate in its fourth edition. The race took place in the rain, with Artur Bossy and Irene Pelayo securing the victories. Bossy claimed his first txapela, the Basque winner’s beret, following a men’s race that remained controlled for an extended period before accelerating sharply near the end. The decisive action occurred around Anoeta stadium, close to the fifteen-kilometer mark, when Iraitz Arrospide increased the tempo, with only Bossy and Unai Arroyo able to keep pace. Arrospide attempted to break away from Bossy, but the conclusion was decided by a sprint, Bossy finishing one second ahead in 1:06:21, and Arroyo taking third place in 1:06:50. The women’s race had anticipated a contest between Pelayo and Elena Loyo, but Pelayo ran much of the event solo, winning in 1:13:50.

The Media Maratón Rural Villanueva de la Torre is a new rural half marathon held in Villanueva de la Torre, located in Spain's Guadalajara province. It is scheduled for autumn and covers the standard 21.097-kilometer distance. The town council is organizing the event in collaboration with the Runnink platform. The route combines streets within the municipality with agricultural tracks, offering runners a mix of village sections and open farmland instead of a purely road-based course. A portion of the route passes through a ZEPA (Special Protection Area for birds), providing a natural setting where participants might observe farmland, birds, and other wildlife. This inaugural edition also aligns with the municipality's initiative to achieve European Town of Sport status.

Carrera Tecnocasa Vuela is a Madrid running event held in Valdebebas, within the Hortaleza district. The race hub is located on Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas. This road race takes place in late November and offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon, catering to beginners, regular club runners, and those seeking a longer challenge. The race supports a specific cause: it is run to oppose gender violence and is scheduled near the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. With a history spanning at least ten editions, it holds more significance than a single charity run. While specific course details are scarce, the location suggests a modern Madrid neighborhood rather than a route through central tourist sites.

The EDP Women's Half Marathon Madrid is a road race held in Madrid, Spain, in early December. Participants can select the half marathon distance of 21.0975 km or a shorter 6 km race, accommodating both those prepared for a full city half marathon and runners seeking a more accessible distance. Both races follow single-loop road courses within the Spanish capital and are listed under the Community of Madrid. The 6 km option is noted as the most popular race, with the half marathon also identified as the Medio Maraton 21 km.