Half Marathon races near Tavernes de la Valldigna

Botamarges is a mountain trail race based around Forna in Alicante, Spain, with listings also placing it in the Dénia area of the Valencian Community. The main race is a UTMB Index 50K event of about 64 km with 3,200 m of climbing, while a shorter 21 km option climbs about 1,100 m. ITRA rates the race at Mountain Level 5, so this is steep, technical trail running rather than a flat ultras-style distance test. The course uses the mountain paths of Alicante province, and the name appears in race listings as Botamarges, Botamarges BTMM, and Botamarges Ultramaraton. Recent results show just over a hundred finishers in the long race, with Sergio Gutierrez Ferrol winning in 6:30:55 and David Garcia Mascarell close behind in second. The organizer is Club de Muntanya de Forna, and the event’s cheeky French tagline, “Tu as de la marge!”, roughly means “You have room” or “You have margin.”

The Valencia Half Marathon, or Medio Maratón Valencia, is a late-October road half marathon held in Valencia, Spain. Its very flat course is designed for fast running. Nearly 22,000 athletes from around the world participate annually. The event is part of the SuperHalfs series, which includes Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Berlin, and Cardiff. Valencia concludes the SuperHalfs calendar. The race has hosted the women’s half marathon world record, set by Letesenbet Gidey at 1:02:52. Alessia Zarbo also set a French record of 1:08:20 on this course. The course connects the historic center with the maritime district, beginning at the foot of the Torre Miramar. Runners go by city landmarks such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Turia Stadium, Torres de Quart, Torres de Serranos, and the Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation rates it as Spain’s best half marathon. Its certified course, runner care, mild late-October weather, and the strong international fields explain its popularity among those seeking personal bests.

The Semi-Marathon de Gandie is a road race in Gandie, Spain, offering a 10 km race and a half marathon. It is suitable for runners who already compete regularly, and the shorter option provides an entry point for committed beginners. The route follows the coast and crosses natural areas with lakes and ponds. The course also incorporates less common parts of the region, allowing runners to see more than a typical town circuit while competing on roads around Gandie.

The Media Maratón Unión Alcoyana is a running event held annually in Alcoi, Spain, during December, with its main races commencing in the morning. It offers multiple participation options beyond a single distance: a half marathon, a quarter marathon, Nordic walking, a half relay, a walking event, and a micro marathon designed for children. Organized by Club Atletisme Alcoi, this marks the thirteenth edition of the race. The route utilizes the same circuit as in past years, crossing several of the city’s notable districts. This approach provides participants with an extensive view of Alcoi, differing from a confined stadium-based competition.