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Sustainability

We are working to make the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich ever more sustainable and environmentally friendly because we believe that every action we take, no matter how small, can have a positive impact on the future.

We are acting in different areas related to the event to make improvements wherever possible: waste, emissions, associated products, supply chain and training.

Waste collection and recycling

Eliminating plastic bags

In 2018, we replaced plastic runner’s bags with reusable gymsacks.

Along the same lines, in 2019 we also eliminated the plastic bags handed out at the finish line containing the final set of goodies, which at that time meant a saving of around 100,000 bags between the two races in that first year alone.

Waste collection

In collaboration with Ecoembes, the “Run, Recycle and Breathe” campaign was launched during the races, with yellow bins (for cans, cartons and plastic containers) and blue bins (for paper and cardboard containers) placed at race fairs and along the route.

Thanks to this measure, 8,650 kilograms of waste were recovered in 2024. Of this, 5,080 kilograms correspond to plastic containers, cans and cartons (yellow container). The other 3,480 kilograms are paper and cardboard waste (blue container).

Bottle-to-bottle initiative

In 2019, together with Coca-Cola and Ecoembes, a pioneering initiative in Spain and worldwide related to recycling packaging waste and the circular economy was launched: Bottle to Bottle.

Thanks to this project, the nearly 11,000 kilos of plastic packaging generated at the 2019 Valencia Marathon were turned into one million Aquabona bottles made from 25 per cent recycled plastic, which were used at the 2020 Valencia Marathon Elite Edition.

Collecting clothes

The La Casa Grande association in Valencia is organising a charity collection of clothing and sports equipment at the Valencia Half Marathon trade fair.

A la lona de València

The banners used during the event are turned into new products thanks to Rincón de Velluters, an association dedicated to the social and occupational integration of people with mental health problems, which, under the name “A la lona de Valencia”, transforms them into bags, backpacks, wallets and other everyday items.

EMISSIONS

Hyundai ECO vehicles

All the vehicles used to support the race are driven by Hyundai’s ECO technology. The lead car is a Hyundai KONA, and a fleet of ECO vehicles consisting of Hyundai SANTA FE hybrid and plug-in hybrid, TUCSON plug-in hybrid and the 100% electric version of the KONA is used by the organisers for their travel needs.

Yamaha NEO motorbikes

The motorcycles used during the race are mostly Yamaha NEO electric motorbikes, which, thanks to their low weight, tyre size and excellent manoeuvrability, allow the riders to move nimbly around the course, as well as being quiet and efficient.

RENFE agreement

All the runners and their families get at least a 10% discount on their train travel to Valencia on the days of the event, promoting sustainable transport.

PRODUCTS

Trophies

The trophies for the fun runners are made from sustainable materials.

Gymsacks

Plastic bags have been replaced by reusable gymsacks (non-woven fabric).

Ponchos

In the marathon, non-recyclable thermal blankets have been phased out and participants have been given the option to purchase reusable thermal ponchos.

supply chain

  • Paperless communications with runners and suppliers

The official magazine is printed on PEFC-certified paper (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)

AIR QUALITY MONITORING

The Valencia Half Marathon, in collaboration with Valencia City Council’s Noise Pollution and Environmental Analysis Service, works to share real-time information on the city’s air quality.

You can check real-time information on this link for the different monitoring stations around the city, along with the location of the monitoring stations and validated data on this link.

AWARDS

The Valencia Marathon has worked hard to be awarded the Green Sport Flag, the Spanish plan to promote environmental action within sport, which is a validation system for sporting events that want to be recognised for being environmentally friendly and committed to caring for the environment in the place where they are held.

Athletics for a better world

In 2024, World Athletics certified us as being compliant with its Athletics for a Better World Standard, which recognises sustainability and social responsibility in global athletics organisations, events and federations.

TRAINING

Runners are provided with information on recycling and waste reduction initiatives during the race fairs for both events by a team of 100 volunteers.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich has received certification from Bureau Veritas, recognising the commitment shown by Sociedad Deportiva Correcaminos to quality and sound management in the organisation of the event.
This distinction endorses our efforts to maintain the highest standards in each event and to continue improving in order to offer the best experience to all our participants.

21K Valencia Medal Party

Medal Party

The Medal Party is the official post-race celebration of the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, taking place on Sunday evening from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Umbracle, the iconic nightclub located within the City of Arts and Sciences.

Medal Party

It’s a unique celebration for all runners and their friends — the perfect way to unwind and share the joy after months of dedication and hard work to achieve the goal of crossing the finish line.

21K Valencia Medal Party’s Photos

Regulations 21K 2026

Cheering stations

The Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich will feature numerous cheering stations spread out along the more than 21 kilometres of the route. Charanga bands, DJs, batucada drummers, falla groups… The runners appreciate all the encouragement they can get, so don’t hesitate to join in with them to help the runners achieve their goal.

KM

UBICACIÓN

ORGANIZADOR

1

Rotonda ronda Norte con Camí de Farinós

Falla asociación Cultural La Murta

1

Rotonda ronda Norte con Camí de Farinós

Esquimbo Running Team

2

Avenida Alfahuir con Dolores Marqués

Anjana Batucada

2,4

Avenida Alfahuir con Valladolid

Charanga La Gallina

2,7

Avenida Alfahuir con Benicarló

Falla Padre Viñas – Agustín Lara

3

Avda Primado Reig parquecito con Calle Alboraya

Falla Gayano Lluch

3,2

Avda Primado Reig parquecito con Calle Cofrentes.

Borumbaia

4,1

Avenida Botánico Cabanilles con álvaro de Bazán

Borumbaia

4,3

Puente del Real

Charanga La Gallina

5,5

Plaza Santa Mónica

Batucada del C.I.M. “Banda de Torrefiel”

5,9

Mauro Guillén con puente de las Artes

Borumbaia

6,5

Avenida Menéndez Pidal

Dj Nuc

7

Avenida Fernando el Católico

1/2 Km Musical – Fosati

7,4

Avenida Fernando el Católico – Erudito Orellana

Falla Palleter Erudito Orellana

7,8

Avenida Fernando el Católico – Ángel Guimerá

Club Runners Escolapias Valencia

7,9

Gran vía Ramón y Cajal esquina con C/ Gandía

Falla Barrio de San Isidro

8,3

Gran vía Ramón y Cajal esquina con Jesús

Falla Venezuela

8,4

Plaza España

Batucada Yakéx

9,4

Torres de Quart

Eywa

10

Calle Guillem de Castro esq Paseo de la Pechina

Borumbaia

10,1

Puente de Les Arts

Sociedad Deportiva Correcaminos

10,3

Guillem de Castro / Puente San Jose

OAKBERRY (Dj)

11,5

Plaza Tetuán con Puente del Real

Kultrún

12,1

C/ Paz con Marqués de Dos Aguas

Maratukada

12,5

Calle las Barcas con Poeta Querol

Eywa

12,7

Plaza Ayto – zona peatonal esquina Marqués de Sotelo

MSC (Dj)

12,8

Ayuntamiento con Avda Marqués Calvo Sotelo

Hard Rock Cafe (Música en directo)

12,9

C/ Xátiva con Avda Marqués Calvo Sotelo

Batuchanga

13

Calle Ribera – puerta de McDonals

Paco DJ Arena Auditorium

13,1

C/ Xàtiva – C/Colón

YAMAHA (Dj)

13,3

C/ Colón con Félix Pizcueta

Runners Ciutat de Valencia

13,5

C/ Colón con Hernán Cortés

Never Stop

13,7

C/ Colón

Argimiro Joyero (Dj)

13,9

C/Colón – Pl. Puerta del Mar

Fundación Trinidad Alfonso

13,9

C/Colón – Pl. Puerta del Mar

Valencia Basket

14,2

Plaza América – Puente del Mar

Be Urban Running (Música)

14,4

Av/Jacinto Benavente – Puente Aragón

HYUNDAI Autiber (Dj)

15,1

Avenida Jacinto Benavente – Puente del Ángel Custodio

Falla Artes y Oficios – Actor Llorens

15,9

Rotonda Plaza Europa

Falla Parotet

16

Paseo Alameda altura John Beer

Falla Duc de Gaeta Pobla de Farnals

16,3

Paseo Alamedacon altura Begin

Falla Islas Canarias Trafalgar

16,9

Calle Menorca con Luis Bolinches Compañ

Falla Maestro Valls/Marino Albesa

17

Calle Menorca con Avenida Francia

Falla Ramiro de Maeztu – Humanista Furio

17,2

Calle Menorca con Avenida Baleares

Tymbals Batucada

17,5

Calle Juan Verdeguer con C/ Canalejas

Falla Islas Canarias Dama de Elche

18

Avenida Ingeniero Manuel Soto

Falla Avda. Ing. Manuel Soto-Francia

18,9

Eugenia Viñes con Sopena

Charanga Donali Canya

19,4

Eugenia Viñes rotonda Veleros

Valencia Ciudad del Running (Discobus)

20

Eugenia Viñes altura Akuarela

Borumbaia

20,6

Eugenia Viñes cruce con Sequia de la Cadena

Falla Escalante Marina

20,4

Av/ Naranjos entre C/Progreso y C/Jose Benlliure

CENTRAL LECHERA ASTURIANA

20,8

Avenida de los Naranjos – Parque de la Remonta

ASPAS

20,9

Avenida de los Naranjos – Parque de la Remonta

Som Passatge

If you would like to add your cheering station to the Valencia Half Marathon party, please contact lrubio@maratonvalencia.com.

Parallel events 21K

In the heart of Expo 21K Feria Valencia, we will once again find La Placeta. A space where, on Friday and Saturday, there will be talks related to the world of running as well as key events in the Valencia Half Marathon, such as the presentation of the elite athletes.

Rookies’ Corner by Serrano is a space for talks so that everyone who is going to make their debut in the half marathon can have the best possible experience. José Garay, coach of the CA Serrano athletics club, will give this talk containing interesting tips and recommendations for beginners.

The 21K Valencia Medal Party will take place on the Sunday evening, after the race in the spectacular Umbracle discotheque. The best way to celebrate your race and complete your experience.

Through Running Fallero, Valencia Ciudad del Running and the Half Marathon join together to offer prizes for a competition between the cheering points that will carry you to the finish line and a ranking for fallero runners.

La Placeta

This year, in the heart of Expo 21K Feria Valencia, we will find again La Placeta. A space where during Friday and Saturday there will be talks related to the world of running as well as key events of the Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Valencia Half Marathon such as the presentation of the elite athletes.

Its programming is open free of charge to all members of the public, runners and non-runners alike.

Viernes 24 de octubre


16:00h Presentación atletas internacionales


17:00h Presentación atletas nacionales


18:00h El Rincón del Debutante by Serrano. Con José Garay, entrenador de CA Serrano y responsable de los planes de entrenamiento de Objetivo 21K Valencia.


19:00h Aprende cómo hacer una la reanimación cardiopulmonar con Vithas Valencia Turia



Sábado 25 de octubre


10:00h Análisis del recorrido por Blanca Iribas, responsable de circuito. Y estrategia de geles by Enervit.


11:00h Presentación de los Prácticos MSC 


12:00h Charla con Edurne Pasaban by Zurich


17:00h Consejos, errores y 21K de experiencias by Runmatch app


18:00h Charla con Julia Lillo by Coros

* All lectures will be in Spanish.

Info Registration 2026

Info inscripciones 2026
The organisers of the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich are introducing a new registration process and form for the 2026 event, incorporating a new draw system or ‘ballot’ to give the same opportunities to all runners who want to participate in future races and avoid the platform becoming overloaded and the resulting dissatisfaction or frustration this can cause for popular races, such as this one.

This will allow the preferential loyalty period (4 days) to be maintained for participants in the 2025 race who want to repeat in 2026. Subsequently, registration will then be open to the general public for the ballot for the remaining places available until all the 25,000 race bibs have been allocated.

Registration 2026 Scheduled dates and deadlines

26 Oct 2025 Event
30 Oct to 3 Nov Preferential loyalty deadline (4 days)
From 4 to 14 Nov Registration in the ballot
Nov. 17 Ballot
Nov. 18 Results sent to runners
From Nov. 18 to 30 Registration of entrants chosen in the draw (12 days)
From 30 Nov. Spare places filled from waiting list

Info inscripciones 2026

The entry fees for the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich are as follows:

Registration 2026 Valencia Half Marathon FAQ

Anyone registered for the 2025 Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich may register for the 2026 event during the 4-day loyalty period, regardless of whether they collected their bib at the Expo or actually ran (as long as they were registered and did not cancel due to injury, change of ownership, or use of the refund service).

If they do not register during this phase, they may still enter later like all other interested participants in the ballot, but they will lose the guaranteed spot offered in the first phase.

To sign up you need the ID or passport number, date of birth, email and full name of the person who wants to run. 

These details cannot be changed later in the registration process. This is in order to avoid the situation where a runner who is chosen in the draw can give their place to another runner.

Ballot registrations will open on November 4th at 11:00 a.m. and will close on November 14th at 10:59 a.m.

Sign up here.

Yes, you can enter the ballot with up to three people if you want to run with a family member or friend, but you will also need to provide their personal details (full name, ID or passport number, date of birth, and email address), which cannot be modified later.

Once you have completed the registration, the people you have signed up will receive an email and must confirm that they wish to take part in the ballot.

This way, you will all be assigned a registration number, which will be consecutive, and this will allow—under the same conditions as all individual registrations—that if your registration number is selected, each member of the group will be able to complete their individual registration to run as a group.

If you register as a group, your chances in the draw are exactly the same as if you registered individually.

Sign up here.

No, but when you register for the ballot you will need an active bank card on which a 5 euro retention will be made for 15 days.

After this period, the amount will be automatically released. This means that we will not charge you anything for registration in the ballot regardless of whether you get a place to register in the race or not.

The details cannot be changed later in the registration process, in order to prevent a runner from registering with the details of more than one person. Registration will be free of charge, but only one registration per person will be allowed.

If the organisers identify more than one registration from a single person, they will cancel all the registrations made by that person, who will lose opportunity to participate in the draw.

Yes, when the official ballot takes place — conducted before a notary (provided there are bibs remaining after the loyalty phase) — the Organization will notify all participants by email whether they have been awarded a spot to register for 2026.

Those who are not successful will have to wait for another opportunity by joining the waiting list in case of future cancellations, or by obtaining one of the bibs available through the official agencies or tour operators authorized by the event.

If, after receiving the email confirming that you have been selected in the lottery, you do not complete and finalize your registration for the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich within 12 days, the reserved bib will be canceled, and you will lose the guarantee to participate in the event.

At the end of this 12-day period, to reach the maximum of 25,000 bibs, any unregistered spots will be allocated to those on the waiting list (according to their order of registration).

If you have a SuperHalfs SuperVoucher, you don’t need to enter the lottery to secure a spot for 2026, as you can register at any time during 2026 using your SuperVoucher.

Yes. The bibs purchased during the loyalty period and those obtained through the ballot will allow a bib ownership transfer starting on February 1.

But, registrations obtained through the ballot that are cancelled due to a bib ownership transfer will be offered exclusively to people on the waiting list who did not obtain a spot in the ballot.

Registration 2026 rules and regulations

  1. Loyalty registration phase

To purchase a race number for the 2026 edition of the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, there will be a preferential period of 4 days from 30 October to 3 November for all runners who purchased a race number in their name for the 2025 edition and have not renounced it (either due to injury, change of owner, use of the refund service, etc.).

2. Registration for the ballot

If there are still race numbers available once this preferential period has ended, a registration period will open on 4 November for the ballot, so that people who do not already have a race number can apply to purchase one, provided they meet the requirements to participate in the race (see rules). The registration period for the ballot will end on 14 November at 11 a.m.

If more people register than there are race numbers available, a draw will be held before a notary, who will draw a single winning registration number, followed by the rest of the winning numbers in sequential order until the number of available race numbers is filled.

You must register to participate in the draw, which is free of charge, but when registering for the draw, you will need an active bank card, from which €5 will be held for a maximum of 7 days. After this period, the amount will be automatically released, regardless of the result of the draw. Without the €5 deposit, you will not be considered registered in the draw.

Once you have completed the form, you will receive your raffle entry number at the email address you provided.

Registration for the raffle is non-transferable. You can register as an individual or as a group (up to three people), but in all cases you will need to fill in the necessary personal details and you will receive one entry number per person.

Only one registration per person is possible. If it is found that a person has attempted to register for the draw on several occasions, with several emails, etc., that person will be expelled from the draw and will not be entitled to participate in it.

The details entered when registering for the draw cannot be changed during the race number purchase process.

3. Registration deadlines and dates after the draw

Once the draw has taken place, the beneficiaries will have 12 days to purchase their race number via the link they will receive in their email, which will already include the same details they used when registering for the draw.

If the beneficiaries of the draw do not purchase their race number within the specified period, they will lose the opportunity to register with this guaranteed place, and the places that have not been filled will be assigned, in order of registration, to those who have registered on the official waiting list for the race, which will be opened for this purpose.

*Except as indicated here, the sale of the race bib and participation in the event will be subject to the provisions set out in the race regulations.

Conditions We have introduced this ballot system with the aim of providing the runners who wish to participate in the race with a clear and transparent system and in order to prevent unfair practices. We have therefore implemented some rules that you should bear in mind:
  • You cannot apply to enter this ballot if you have already registered for the race.
  • We will not permit duplicates of personal data or email addresses. Only one entry per person is permitted. For group registrations(maximum three people) different email addresses must be registered, one for each participant/participation.
  • If you provide personal data belonging to third parties during the registration process for the ballot, you must ensure that you have their prior consent for their data to be processed by the race organisers for the purposes of managing the ballot and, where applicable, subsequent registration. The authorisation will be made available to the organisers.
  • If you have already registered for the draw (either individually or as part of another group) and then complete a new registration (either individually or in a different group), the previous registration(s) will be automatically cancelled. This ensures that you only have one chance in the ballot , which is based on your most recent registration.
  • The details you provide at the outset will be the details we use to register you. No changes will be permitted (except for reasonable requests such as typographical errors or changes to passport numbers due to expiry).
  • We will carry out checks using IP detection tools, data patterns and duplication software and if we detect any possible infringements, we will cancel your participation.
  • In order to ensure interest in participating in the race, when you apply to enter the ballot, €5 will be held on your credit card for 15 days. After this period, the amount will be automatically released. This means that we will not charge you anything for registering for the ballot. If you register before those 15 days are up, you will pay the full amount because the financial institution automatically unlocks the funds at the end of that period.
  • If you are selected in the ballot and do not use the registration code within the specified period, the code and your application will be automatically cancelled.
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be able to check your entry number for the ballot and your status, or cancel your registration.

FAQ Bag Drop-off Service 21K

Runners registered for the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich can leave their bags in the event’s bag drop-off area, which is located on Avenida Tarongers next to Torre Miramar. 

In order to be able to drop off your bag you must reserve a space in advance. The price is 6 euros. We will answer all your questions below.

There are 8000 spaces available and you will be able to reserve a space to drop off your bag until 1 October or until all the space is sold out.

The service is priced at 6 euros and must be reserved online prior to the race. It will not be possible to pay for the service on the day of the race.

Reserve your bag drop-off here.

No, you must do it in advance online and only until 1 October or until all the spaces are reserved.

In Avenida de Tarongers next to Torre Miramar, near to the race start and finish line.

If you pay for the bag drop-off service, you can leave a rucksack or a cabin bag in one of our bag drop-off marquis near the start and finish of the race.

If you do not book the service, you will NOT be able to leave anything.

*We do not recommend leaving valuables in the bag drop-off area.

It will be indicated on your race bib as will medal engraving.

No, just one backpack or cabin bag.

In addition, you can only purchase one bag drop-off service per runner.

If you purchased extra services such as the bag drop-off service with your registration, you will be reimbursed the cost along with that of the race bib.

The donation to the charity and the race number reservation fee will NOT be reimbursed.