In short
The 2027 Valencia Half Marathon is expected on Sunday, October 24, 2027, the fourth Sunday of October as every year (date not yet official). To run it, the lottery opens around November 10, 2026 and closes on November 20, with results around November 24; for 2026, 12,402 places went to 50,766 applicants, i.e. ~24%.
Entry dates estimated from previous years.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Nov. 5, 2026 Loyalty period: for 2026 runners only, until 9 November at 11:00
- Nov. 10, 2026 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- Nov. 20, 2026 Lottery entries close
- Nov. 24, 2026 Lottery results
- Dec. 6, 2026 Waiting list: unpaid places offered in order of registration (estimate)
- October 24, 2027 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book, at what price, with what chances?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Your odds in the lottery | ~24% (2026 edition) 50,766 applicants for 12,402 lottery places. The other 12,598 places (out of 25,000) had already gone to the previous year's runners. A group of 3 has the same chances as a single person.Source: Organizer (2025 ballot report). Rate = places ÷ applicants, our calculation. |
| Price | Free ballot, €80 for a place won in the ballot, €40 for the first 10,000 runners of the previous edition, €100 on the waiting list (2026 edition) All prices ↓ |
How does entry to the Valencia Half Marathon work?
Bibs for the 2027 edition (25,000 in 2026) are given out in 3 stages in November 2026: 4 days for 2026 runners, from 5 to 9 November, then a free ballot open to all, Spanish and foreign runners alike, then a waiting list for unpaid places.
| Phase | Who | For 2026 (recorded) | For 2027 (estimate) | Guaranteed bib |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Loyalty | Who Previous edition runners | For 2026 (recorded) 30 Oct. to 3 Nov. 2025 | For 2027 (estimate) 5 to 9 Nov. 2026 (announced) | Guaranteed bib Yes, 4 days |
| Phase 2 Lottery | Who Everyone, Spanish and foreign runners, alone or in a group of 3 | For 2026 (recorded) 4 to 14 Nov. 2025, draw on the 17th | For 2027 (estimate) around 10 to 20 Nov. 2026, draw around the 23rd | Guaranteed bib No, ~24% chance in 2026 |
| Phase 3 Winners pay | Who Winners, told by email the day after the draw | For 2026 (recorded) 18 to 30 Nov. 2025 | For 2027 (estimate) around 24 Nov. to 6 Dec. 2026 | Guaranteed bib Yes, if they pay in time |
| Then Waiting list | Who Those not drawn, added automatically, in order of ballot entry | For 2026 (recorded) from 30 Nov. 2025 | For 2027 (estimate) around 6 Dec. 2026 | Guaranteed bib No |
November 2025 dates checked on the official entry page (valenciaciudaddelrunning.com) on 27 October 2026. The November 2026 loyalty period is announced in the race guide; November 2026 ballot dates estimated from 2025 (6 days later), to be checked.
How much is a Valencia Half Marathon bib?
The ballot is free: €5 is only held on your card, then released. In 2026, a bib cost €80 for ballot winners, €40 for the first 10,000 runners of the previous edition and €100 on the waiting list, plus a €3 day licence if you hold no federation licence.
| Who, and until when | Price 2026 |
|---|---|
| Entering the ballot €5 held on your card for up to 15 days, then released | Free |
| Ballot winners to be paid within 12 days of the draw | €80 |
| Previous edition runners loyalty period, up to the 10,000th bib | €40 |
| Previous edition runners loyalty period, beyond the 10,000th bib | €80 |
| Waiting list unpaid places, in order of registration | €100 |
| Extras, depending on your case | |
| One-day license unless you hold an RFEA, FACV or Carnet del Corredor Plus licence | + €3 |
| Refund service (optional) 80% back until 18 Oct., for any reason, to be taken when you register | paid, to be checked |
| Injury, with a medical certificate 75% back until 1 Aug., 50% until 30 Sept., minus €5 in fees | 75% or 50% |
| Name change until 30 Sept., the new runner pays the current price | + €5 |
| Changes to your entry free until 30 Sept., not possible from 17 Oct. | €25 from 1 to 16 Oct. |
2026 edition prices and rules, checked on the official entry page and rules (valenciaciudaddelrunning.com) on 27 October 2026. 2027 prices not published yet, check them at opening.
What is the route like? from OpenStreetMap
Move your finger or mouse along the curve to read the km and the altitude. Approximate curve, from a terrain model.
2026 course
21.1 km2 m → 28 m
Altitude by distanceMin 2 m · max 28 m
Route from the organizer's official 2026 map, matched by us to OpenStreetMap streets: it may differ slightly from the real course. Official distance (21.0975 km). The organizer publishes no profile: altitudes (2 to 28 m) and curve come from a terrain model, so they are approximate.
Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Valencia Half Marathon on the 3D map Follow the route in 3D, then explore the 62 other trails and races on the map. Open the 3D mapHow does race weekend work? 2026 edition
You collect your bib at the runners' expo (Feria Valencia) on Friday or Saturday, never on race day. On Sunday, the start goes in waves from 8:25 to 9:27 a.m. on Avenida de los Naranjos (Tarongers), the finish is ~1 km away, and you have 2 h 45 at most to finish.
| Bib collection Runners' expo, Feria Valencia, Hall 5 (Avenida de les Fires), Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (23 and 24 October in 2026). Original ID and the QR code emailed on Thursday. Someone else can collect it if you authorise them in the Área Runner. |
| Start Avenida de los Naranjos (Tarongers), near Avenida de Cataluña. Start pens open from 7:30 a.m.; each wave starts according to your target time (table below). Wheelchairs start ahead of the 4th wave. |
| Bag drop Book it in advance. Tents at the start of Avenida de los Naranjos (Miramar roundabout), open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the expo, left luggage costs €3. |
| Aid stations and first aid Aquabona water and Aquarius at km 5.4, 10.4, 15.5 and 19.4; Enervit gel around km 15.2. Quick medical help at km 15.1, km 19 and the finish. Pacers in the start pens. |
| Time limit 2 h 45 after you cross the start line, and you must pass km 10 before 11 a.m. |
| Finish Avenida de los Naranjos (Tarongers), near the Faculty of Economics (Calle Campillo de Altobuey), ~1 km from the start. |
| Metro, tram and bus Metro Aragón (lines 5 and 7, 1.3 km from the start), Facultats (3 and 9, 1.4 km), Benimaclet (3, 1.4 km), Amistat (5 and 7, 1.5 km), tram lines 4 and 6. EMT buses C3, 99 and 71 are diverted in the morning. |
| Included with the bib Chip, official T-shirt, finisher medal, runner's bag, finish food bag, medical assistance, certified course, live tracking app, diploma and discounts on Renfe train tickets. |
What time does each wave start?
| Start | Target time |
|---|---|
| 8:25 a.m. | under 1:20 |
| 8:30 a.m. | 1:20 to 1:26 |
| 8:35 a.m. | 1:26 to 1:34 |
| 8:48 a.m. | 1:34 to 1:43 |
| 9:01 a.m. | 1:43 to 1:50 |
| 9:14 a.m. | 1:50 to 1:55 |
| 9:27 a.m. | 1:55 or more |
2026 rules and times, checked on the official rules and race guide (valenciaciudaddelrunning.com) on 27 October 2026. 2027 details not published yet.
What do you need to enter?
- Be at least 18 on race day.
- A Spanish ID card (DNI) or a passport to enter the ballot: your details cannot be changed afterwards.
- One email address per person, even in a group.
- One entry per person (IP addresses and duplicates are checked).
- Not be registered for the race already.
To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Ran in 2026? Use the priorityFrom 5 to 9 November 2026 at 11:00, before the ballot: guaranteed bib (in 2026, €40 for the first 10,000).
- Have your DNI or passport readyBallot details cannot be changed later. One email address per person, even in a group of 3.
- Enter the ballot from November 10, 2026Free, one entry per person. €5 is held on your card for up to 15 days, then released.
- Pay within 12 days if you are drawnResults by email the day after the draw. If not, you are automatically on the waiting list.
Dates from past years
| Edition | Lottery opens | Lottery entries close | Lottery results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 4, 2025 | November 14, 2025 | November 18, 2025 |
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Valencia Half Marathon?
Most likely Sunday, October 24, 2027: the race is held on the fourth Sunday of October. The organisers have not announced it officially yet.
What are my odds in the Valencia Half Marathon lottery?
~24% for the 2026 edition: 50,766 applicants for 12,402 lottery places. The other 12,598 places (out of 25,000) had already gone to the previous year's runners. A group of 3 has the same chances as a single person (source: Organizer (2025 ballot report)).
Valencia Half Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Closes on Friday, November 20, 2026. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.
Can you get a refund if you cannot run?
If injured, with a medical certificate: 75% until 1 August, 50% until 30 September, minus €5 in fees (2026 rules). For any other reason, only with the paid refund service taken at registration: 80% back until 18 October. No deferral to the next year.
Is the Valencia Half Marathon course flat?
Yes, and very fast: the course records are 57:30 (Yomif Kejelcha, 2024) for men and 1:02:52 (Letesenbet Gidey, 2021) for women. Start and finish on Avenida de los Naranjos (Tarongers), in the east of the city; the route is on our 3D map.