Marathon races near Chiva

The Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is an annual marathon held in Valencia, Spain, each December, a time when temperatures typically allow for fast racing. It holds a World Athletics Platinum Label. The appeal is clear: a flat city course, wave starts, and many runners aiming for personal bests, age-group qualifying times, or a fast finish to their year. The route crosses Valencia’s main avenues, passing the City of Arts and Sciences, the historic center, and extending along the coast. It attracts participants globally, featuring large international fields and considerable support along the course. The race weekend may include a shake-out run, a pre-race pasta dinner, post-race festivities, and on-course nutrition provided by Enervit, the official nutrition partner.

Valencia’s marathon is a December 42 km race in Spain, officially called the Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Marathon. It draws more than 35,000 starters, sells out months ahead of race day, and attracts runners from around the world. The timing helps: race temperatures usually sit between 12 and 17 degrees Celsius, which is cool enough for hard running without feeling wintry. The course is extremely flat, so it suits both experienced runners chasing a personal best and newcomers trying the marathon distance for the first time. The race started in 1981 and now sits among the fastest marathons in the world, with the source ranking it fourth globally for speed and impact. Its scale, quick course, and reliable December conditions make it a serious target race rather than just a holiday run in a Spanish city.