Sunday 6 December 2026 (8:15am start) · Valencia
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Valencia Marathon 2026 — Guide to the 46th Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
The 46th Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich takes place on Sunday 6 December 2026. The start is at 8:15am from Plaça de la Marató, in waves until 9:35am, and the finish is on the walkway over the water at the City of Arts and Sciences. The time limit is 5 h 30 min from crossing the start line and the race closes at 3:15pm. It's organised by S.D. Correcaminos and Valencia City Council through its Municipal Sports Foundation. The course is flat, at sea level, and holds the World Athletics Platinum Label.
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See community →Dates & venue
| Dates | Sunday 6 December 2026 (8:15am start) |
| Venue | Plaça de la Marató (start) · City of Arts and Sciences (finish) |
| City | Valencia |
The start and finish are around the City of Arts and Sciences, in south-east Valencia; according to Visit València, it's served by metro line 10 and EMT buses 6, 16, 26, 28, 94, 95 and C2. Bibs, however, are collected at Feria Valencia (Av. de les Fires, s/n), a separate venue, between Thursday 3 and Saturday 5. On Sunday there are road closures along the course, which the City Council publishes on the Wednesday before. For people coming from other cities, the usual plan is to arrive on Saturday, collect the bib and head home on Sunday after the race.
How to get to the venue? See transport & parking guide →
Valencia Marathon 2026 timetable
| Thu 3 Dec · 5pm – 9pm | Bib pick-up (Feria Valencia) |
| Fri 4 Dec · 9am – 9pm | Bib pick-up (Feria Valencia) |
| Sat 5 Dec · 9am – 7pm | Bib pick-up (Feria Valencia) |
| Sun 6 Dec · 8:15am – 9:35am | Wave starts (Plaça de la Marató) |
| Sun 6 Dec · 3:15pm | Race closes |
Bibs are not handed out on Sunday. Times from the official 2026 rules.
Lineup & tickets
2026 Lineup
The 2026 lineup is being updated. Check the official information at www.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com/maraton/
Tickets
Buy tickets →Practical tips for the 2026 Valencia Marathon
- ✓Collect your bib before Sunday: it's only handed out Thursday to Saturday at Feria Valencia. If you can't make it in time, you can authorise someone else through the Runner Area.
- ✓Runners must be 18 or over on race day.
- ✓On Wednesday 2 December, check the road closures on Valencia City Council's mobility website and plan how to reach the start without a car.
- ✓Check your start wave: it's the one you chose when you registered.
- ✓If you're coming by train, the organisers offer a discount of at least 15% on Renfe AVE and long-distance trains from 1 to 13 December, for runners and companions.
- ✓If you're driving, share the trip: after 42 km it's better if someone rested is behind the wheel.
Where to stay for the 2026 Valencia Marathon
If you're coming from out of town, the easiest option is to spend Saturday night in Valencia. The race falls on Spain's early-December long weekend, so book early. The organisers have an official travel service, Welcome to Valencia.
Around the City of Arts and Sciences
Close to the start and finish: you can walk there on Sunday and avoid the road closures.
Central Valencia
The widest choice of hotels, with metro and bus links to the City of Arts and Sciences.
Feria Valencia and Benimàmet area
Handy for bib pick-up, though further from the start on Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Valencia Marathon?▼
On Sunday 6 December 2026, starting at 8:15am. It's the 46th Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich. Don't confuse it with the Half Marathon, which is run in October.
Where are the start and finish of the Valencia Marathon?▼
The start is at Plaça de la Marató and the finish is on the walkway over the water at the City of Arts and Sciences.
Where do I collect my bib?▼
At Feria Valencia (Av. de les Fires, s/n, 46035 València): Thursday 3 December 5pm–9pm, Friday 4 9am–9pm and Saturday 5 9am–7pm. Bibs are not handed out on Sunday.
Which streets are closed on marathon day?▼
The Municipal Sports Foundation refers runners to Valencia City Council's mobility website, which publishes the closures on the Wednesday before the race (2 December 2026).
How do I get to the 2026 Valencia Marathon?▼
To Valencia, by train (with a Renfe discount for runners and companions) or by car on the A-3, A-23 or AP-7. On Sunday, reach the start by metro (line 10) or on foot. If you're driving from another city, sharing the car with VIB3S splits fuel and parking and lets you take turns driving home.
What's the time limit?▼
5 hours 30 minutes from crossing the start line. There's also a checkpoint at km 25: runners passing after 12:57pm must leave the race.
Running or supporting at the Valencia Marathon?
Share a car to Valencia with VIB3S: travel on Saturday with runners from your city, split the costs and have Sunday's trip home sorted.