account Valencia Marathon
The Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in Europe and especially in Spain. It is a 42.195-kilometer foot race that has been organized every year since 1981. Its name comes from the collaboration with the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, which began in 2012. Generally, the Valencia marathon takes place every year in early December.
To participate in an edition of the marathon, you need an ID or passport and email. The price is about €120 for registration and to have the bib numbers.
The history of the Valencia Marathon
You can participate in the Valencia marathon since 1981. Exactly, it was inaugurated on March 29, during the spring. The same day, the famous London marathon was born in England. Since 1981, the circuits have changed to bring runners closer to the public and improve the route.
In 2011, the Valencia marathon changed. Changes appeared in the circuit, date changes, and changes regarding the arrival point. They decided to plan the arrival of the marathoners on a footbridge over the waters of the City of Arts and Sciences.
Valencia city of running and marathon with records
In 2013, Félix Kipkemoi Keny finished the marathon in just 2 hours 7 minutes and 16 seconds, making Valencia the holder of the national record. 6 years later, in 2019, Kinde Atanaw Alayew once again broke the popular race record with a time of 2 hours 3 minutes and 51 seconds. These data make Valencia the fourth fastest city in the world and the first in Spain, ahead of:
● Barcelona
● Madrid
● Alicante
● Zaragoza
● Tenerife
● Sevilla
● Málaga
● Murcia
● Girona…
Who knows how long it will take Valencia to become the fastest running site in the world in the Marathon distance? In 2021, the world records are held by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge with his mark of 2 hours 1 minute and 39 seconds in the Berlin marathon.
The Valencia Trinidad half marathon
Don't you feel capable of finishing a full marathon yet? Don't worry! There is also the Valencia half marathon. Generally, it takes place every year at the end of October.
Where to stay in Valencia during the Marathon?
At B&B Hotels, we offer you several accommodation options so that you can fully enjoy your stay. You can relax after your race in one of our well-located Valencia hotels.
B&B HOTEL Valencia Airport
Our B&B HOTEL Valencia Airport is ideal for staying during leisure or work trips. Its proximity to the main roads and public transport makes this hotel a perfect opportunity to visit the surroundings. Exactly, it is located in Paterna, in the Táctica Business Park, one of the most modern commercial areas of the city.
As for the services, you will have everything you need to relax, rest, and recharge your energy. The hotel has rooms with air conditioning and heating, free high-speed Wi-Fi, large showers, free coffee and tea 24 hours, LCD satellite TV, and much more. In addition, our hotels offer a 24-hour service to solve everything you need at any time.
To run like a marathon, you need a good breakfast, right? The buffet is served from Monday to Friday from 7:00-10:30 and from Saturday to Sunday 7:00-11:00. You can choose between various hot drinks, vitamin-rich fruit juices, cereals, slices of fresh bread, Spanish omelet, and much more.
B&B HOTEL Valencia City of Arts and Sciences
Are you looking for a cheap hotel to stay in during the Valencia Marathon? The B&B HOTEL Valencia City of Arts and Sciences is perfect. It is located just 2 km from the city center, and even more interesting, very close to a key point of the Marathon route. Do you want to take a walk and take advantage of your stay to learn a little more? You can walk to discover typical and emblematic monuments in the old town of Valencia. The Cathedral, the Lonja de la Seda, or the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados are waiting for you! Discover the historical treasures of this unique city!