In short
The 2027 Valencia Marathon is expected on December 5, 2027, the first Sunday of December as every year (date not yet official). To run it, the lottery opens around December 16, 2026, with results around January 12, 2027; for 2026, 20,755 places went to 57,572 applicants, i.e. 36% to be checked. The 2026 race takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Entry dates estimated from previous years.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2027 lottery dates?
- Today
- Dec. 16, 2026 Lottery opensTime doesn't matter: it's a lottery
- Jan. 12, 2027 Lottery results
- December 5, 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 | 36% (2026 edition) 57,572 applicants for 20,755 lottery places. 15,245 places had already gone to the previous year's runners.Source: A single press source. Rate = places ÷ applicants, our calculation. to be checked |
| Price | Free lottery entry. Bib price (2026 edition):
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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
42.2 km2 m → 18 m
Altitude by distanceMin 2 m · max 28 m
Route rebuilt by us on OpenStreetMap streets from the official 2026 map: it may differ from the real course. Official distance (42.195 km) and altitudes from the official profile (2 to 18 m); the curve comes from a terrain model.
Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Valencia 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, race on Sunday 6 December
Bibs are collected in person at Expo 42K (Feria Valencia) from Thursday to Saturday, never on Sunday. On race day, 9 waves start from 8:15 to 9:35 a.m. by target time. You must pass km 25 before 12:57 p.m. and finish within 5 h 30, on the blue walkway over the water of the City of Arts and Sciences.
| Bib collection Expo 42K, Feria Valencia (Av. de les Fires): Thursday 3 December 5 to 9 p.m., Friday 4 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (2026). Nothing on Sunday. Someone else can collect it if authorised in the Área Runner (from 7 November). |
| Start Start at 8:15 a.m. (wheelchairs a little earlier), then a wave every 10 minutes until 9:35 (table below). No wave changes after 26 November, online or at the Expo. |
| Aid stations At km 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 32, 35, 37.5 and 40, then drinks and food at the finish (2026). |
| Time limit 5 h 30, counted from when you cross the start mat. Cut-off at km 25: after 12:57 p.m., you must stop. The race closes at 3:15 p.m. |
| Finish On the blue walkway over the water at the City of Arts and Sciences: a medal for those who finish within the time limit, and a finisher bag. |
| Licence Without a Spanish federation licence, a €5 day licence is added to your entry. |
| 2026 in figures 36,000 bibs, all sold (organiser). In the ballot: 57,572 applicants for 20,755 places, from a single press source. |
What time does each wave start?
| Start | Target time |
|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | Under 2:50 |
| 8:25 a.m. | 2:50 to 2:59 |
| 8:35 a.m. | 3:00 to 3:11 |
| 8:45 a.m. | 3:12 to 3:19 |
| 8:55 a.m. | 3:20 to 3:31 |
| 9:05 a.m. | 3:32 to 3:42 |
| 9:15 a.m. | 3:43 to 3:55 |
| 9:25 a.m. | 3:56 to 4:09 |
| 9:35 a.m. | 4:10 and slower |
2026 times and services, checked in the official rules and the bib collection page on 27 October 2026. To be reviewed for 2027.
How do you enter, step by step?
- Check the requirementsBefore opening day, so you don't lose time.
- Prepare your entryThe official rules say what to provide.
- Enter from December 16, 2026First day or last day: same chances.
- Results on January 12, 2027If you are drawn, pay within the stated deadline.
Dates from past years
| Edition | Lottery opens | Lottery entries close | Lottery results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 16, 2025 | December 26, 2025 | January 13, 2026 |
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 Marathon?
Most likely Sunday, December 5, 2027: the race is held on the first Sunday of December. The organisers have not announced it officially yet. The 2026 race takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
What are my odds in the Valencia Marathon lottery?
36% for the 2026 edition: 57,572 applicants for 20,755 lottery places. 15,245 places had already gone to the previous year's runners (source: A single press source, to be checked).
Valencia Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Date estimated from previous years, to be confirmed.
Can you transfer a Valencia Marathon bib?
Only to someone on the waiting list, and from 1 February (2026 rules). Places not paid for by drawn runners after 26 January also go to the waiting list, at €200.
Is the Valencia Marathon course flat?
Yes: between 2 and 18 m above sea level over 42.195 km, according to the official 2026 course profile. The route is on our 3D map.