Parallel Events
The Bimbo Valencia Breakfast Run is a training session held the day before the Valencia Marathon in the Jardí del Túria, bringing together runners from multiple countries to run 5K.
The MSC Valencia Mini Marathon is a race for children held on the Saturday before the marathon, with different distances depending on the category of the “young athletes”.
Paella Party La Fallera brings together thousands of runners and their companions on the day before the Valencia Marathon to enjoy the most international dish and get the best carbohydrate boost before running the 42 kilometres.
At the heart of Expo 42K Feria Valencia, we will once again find La Placeta INNSiDE by Melia Valencia Oceanic. A space where, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday December, talks related to the world of running will be held, as well as key events of the Valencia Marathon, such as the presentation of the elite athletes.
Rookies’ Corner by Serrano is a forum for those who are about to run their first marathon to discuss how to do their best.
The Medal Party is the official post-Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich party, which will be held on the Sunday afternoon of the race.
Running Fallero gets the Valencia Ciudad de Running’s ‘Fallas’ Associations involved in the big day. There will be a competition for the best Fallas association cheer station and a ranking for Fallero runners in the marathon. Other initiatives are also held throughout the year.
Through the ‘Shops also Run the Marathon‘ initiative, establishments in the city’s old centre support the Valencia Marathon through different initiatives and by adding to the festive atmosphere on the day of the race.
Marathon to School is an educational initiative designed to energise nursery and primary schools around the world of running and the Valencia Marathon, enabling children to learn about the marathon through play.