Valencia Half Marathon Opens Registration Ballot for 2027 Race

The Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Wizz Air Half Marathon has officially opened its registration period for the ballot system to secure a spot in its 36th edition. Organized by SD Correcaminos, the prominent running event is scheduled to take place on October 24, 2027, bringing thousands of athletes and running enthusiasts from around the world to compete along its famous 21-kilometer course.

Out of a total of 25,000 available race bibs put on sale for the general public, 13,595 entries were already claimed during the loyalty period held from November 5 to November 9. This early phase allowed runners who held a bib for the 35th edition to guarantee their return for the following year without entering the lottery. Consequently, exactly 11,405 spots remain to be distributed through the public ballot.

Registration for the randomized drawing runs until November 16. Interested participants can sign up individually, or choose to register in pairs or trios to ensure that their entire group secures entries together if selected. The ballot registration process is free of charge, requiring only a temporary five-euro hold that is automatically refunded, with participants paying for the bib only if they are successfully chosen.

The results of the lottery will be communicated via email starting on November 18. Runners who are selected by the notary-supervised drawing will have until November 25 to complete their registration or forfeit their allocated slot.

Organizers confirmed that pricing for the 2027 race will remain steady compared to the previous edition. While the first 10,000 registrants paid 40 euros, the remaining participants and those chosen through the ballot will pay 80 euros for their entry.

Known globally for its elite-level competition, the Valencia Half Marathon holds a World Athletics Gold Label and is widely recognized as one of the fastest courses in the world. The historic city course has previously witnessed world records in the half marathon distance, including the legendary women's record set by Ethiopian runner Letesenbet Gidey in 2021 with a time of 1:02:52, and Yomif Kejelcha's men's mark in 2024.

In addition to its global prestige, the event is a core component of the elite European SuperHalfs Series, alongside major half marathons in cities such as Lisbon, Prague, Copenhagen, Cardiff, and Berlin. Regionally, it also forms part of the prominent Plátano de Canarias National Running Circuit.