The Photo Marathon is a unique activity in the Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon. It’s as important as the runners and their companions who go to cheer them on. This action tries to involve all the runners’ friends and relatives so that they are participants in the Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon, not as runners, but as photographers…
This activity, the Photo Marathon, has already become a tradition for those who participate in the race but aren’t putting their running shoes on. The awards, designed to encourage participation, are widely distributed among the 30 finalists, 4 winners, awarded to specific thematic photos and gifts received by all participants.
The time and the place doesn’t matter. From the start in the morning, the moments before the trial, to the operation to clean-up all the remnants of the race, any photo that illustrates what the Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon is like from your point of view is allowed. Because running is cool, but describing it is also a part of it.
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The 2016 Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon is not far away. To help runners prepare for the big day we are ready to launch this year’s ‘The Marathon with Serrano’ training sessions.
Training for the Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon will be kicked up a gear over the next few months for runners all around the world. Here in Spain we are helping runners prepare for the event with training sessions that focus on fitness, injury recovery, diet, coping strategies and all the variables that can influence training and running the distance of 42.195km on the day itself.
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The Trinidad Alfonso Foundation would like to reward in a very unique way the effort and the commitment the runners have shown in order to keep the city clean from race related rubbish after the event, which brings together such a large amount of spectators and runners.
With this in mind throughout the race, the runners can take part in the initiative, “Recicla tu Esfuerzo” (“Recycle your effort”). On the race day near the refreshment stations and finish line there are special rubbish containers strategically placed for the collection of plastic drinks containers and organic rubbish.
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Impuls-a València is the main parallel activity in the Trinidad Alfonso EDP Valencia Marathon. The Trinidad Alfonso Foundation and the CIDIDA Foundation organize this charity event.
The fourth edition of Impuls-a València will be presented by the journalist José Luís López and it will start off with a lecture by Cristina Mitre in the conference hall Santiago Grisolía. Cristina Mitre is a journalist, writer and a lecturer. She writes for her popular blog The Beauty Mail (thebeautymail.com), and she has already published two successful books: Mujeres que corren: todo lo que necesitas saber sobre el running (‘Women who run: everything you need to know about running’) “Correr es vivir a tope de power: lecciones vitales a golpe de zapatilla” (‘Running is living life to the fullest: vital lessons on running’).
Mitre also started the social movement ‘Women who run’ in Spain and Portugal, which aims at promoting sports among women and raising funds for childhood leukaemia research.
After her lecture, the documentary Km. 0. Correr, vivir, cambiar…Empezar de nuevo (‘Km. O. Run, live, change… Start again’) will be screened. This documentary is set in the 5K Circuit of Jardí del Túria, where many runners have shared their experiences and stories since it was opened a year ago. In the documentary, runners tell us about the importance of running and the impact it has had on their daily life.
All tickets sales will be donated to the charity chosen by the Marathon.
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Among the parallel activities organised by the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is the race most eagerly awaited by younger runners: the Valencia MSC Mini Marathon.
This sporting event, aimed at future marathon runners, takes place just one day before the city’s big race.
SD Correcaminos is organising a new edition of the Valencia MSC Mini Marathon, which will take place on Saturday 5 December on Paseo de La Alameda, between the Monteolivete and L’Assut de L’Or bridges.
All races are NON-COMPETITIVE and all participants will receive a commemorative medal and a mini race bag.
The activity, promoted by the Valencia Marathon, will donate €3 from the registration fee to the Valencia Marathon’s charity, the Pequeño Deseo Foundation.
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< 6 years (2019/2024) |
11:00 | 300 m | 300 places |
| U8 (2017/2018) | 11:20 | 600 m | 300 places |
| U10 (2015/2016) | 11:30 | 600 m | 300 places |
| U12 (2013/2014) | 11:40 | 1200 m | 225 places |
| U14 (2011/2012) | 11:50 | 1200 m |
125 places |
There are many ways to discover Valencia and one of them is through the city’s cuisine. The idea of a pasta party has been adapted to reflect local tastes with a dish that is just as healthy: The Paella Party La Fallera.
The Paella Party La Fallera takes place on the Saturday before the race, in the outdoor area of Expo 42K at Feria Valencia. Attendees will receive a picnic consisting of a serving of paella, along with a drink, bread, fruit, and an ice cream, to enjoy at the tables there in a fun and lively atmosphere. All in sustainable, recyclable containers.
To take part in the Paella Party La Fallera, you must purchase a ticket in advance through our website.
“On the day of the event, tickets can be purchased at the entrance (10€ in cash), provided that portions and menus are still available.
Information:
- Valencian paella: gluten-free
- Bread (gluten-free option)
The organization may cancel this event if weather conditions do not allow it to take place, informing runners through the official social media channels and by email.
In the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, the fourth fastest in the world (2h01:48), you will find the ideal circuit for achieving your personal best time. The time of year, ideal for long distance races, the perfect temperature (between 12 degrees and 17 degrees) together with the incomparable backdrop to the race, the City of Arts and Sciences, make this marathon one of the most outstanding events on the national and international scene.
6 December 2026
SD Correcaminos
Ajuntament de València
Distinctions:
World Athletics Platinum Label
Best Marathon in Spain by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA)
Sisay Lemma – 2:01:48 – 2023 – Sixth best time in history
Joyciline Jepkosgei – 2:14:00 – 2025 – Fourth best time in history
The Valencia Marathon route, which starts at Plaça de la Marató and ends at the footbridge over the water in the City of Arts and Sciences, is the ideal circuit for setting records. It is completely flat and at sea level. It runs along wide avenues and through the historic city centre, where the main tourist attractions are located. In addition, there are numerous entertainment points along the route to help you keep up your pace.
Expo 42K Feria Valencia is where runners can pick up their race number and race bag. It is held on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the race.
If you are coming from another country to run in Valencia, we recommend that you arrange your trip through Welcome to Valencia, the official travel service for the race, where you will find the best services and prices for runners (late check-out, welcome gift, etc.).
The Valencia Marathon is a qualifying race for the Abbott WMM world rankings by age group.
Every year, the Valencia Marathon has a charity partner, which receives voluntary donations from runners during the registration process, as well as a cheque from the Z Zurich Foundation.
Click here for full details about the charity partner of the Valencia Marathon.
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