La Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo

La Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo hosts runners and stand-up paddleboarders along Spain’s Costa Blanca in mid-November. The running race is a 21K half marathon, and the Mediterráneo SUP Race includes long-distance paddle racing. It connects Alicante, Elche, and Santa Pola, with the Mediterranean Sea alongside the route. The event typically spans two days: one for registration and recreational activities, followed by a competition day for the scored races. The course traces the coast past Alicante, Elche, and Santa Pola, with Tabarca island visible to the left and the finish at Varadero beach. It attracts both runners and paddle surfers, with recent participation exceeding 5,000 people across both disciplines. The SUP race is part of the Mediterranean Circuit and has been linked to Spain’s long-distance federation league, attracting national-level paddlers alongside the general participants. The Provincial Council of Alicante has supported the race since its inception, and Tele Deporte has featured the event in a report on a recent edition.