Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso course.
The marathon course for 2026 (6 Dec 2026): flat, 45 m of climbing, loop.
MarathonBQ course
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 45 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 45 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- Loop
- Road
- Time limit
- 6 h
- to finish
- Start
- 08:15
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
- times count for Boston
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Flat and Fast
The course is pancake flat with just 45 m of total climb, so settle into your goal pace early and hold it. Don't save energy for hills that never come.
From the elevation profile, description
- 02
Loop Strategy
It's a loop layout on wide streets, so you'll see the same crowds and landmarks more than once. Use those familiar sections to check your pace and stay relaxed.
From the layout, description
- 03
Cool Start
Start at 08:15 with typical race-day temp around 12°C. Wear a light layer you can toss and don't overdress; the cool December morning favors fast running.
From the start time, temperature
- 04
Walkway Finish
The finish is on a floating blue walkway over the City of Arts and Sciences pools. Stay relaxed on that final stretch and keep your form smooth as the surface changes.
From the description
- 05
Ballot Entry
Entry is by ballot, so if you get a place, train for a flat, even-paced marathon. The 45 m of climb means you can focus on tempo runs rather than hill work.
From the entry, elevation profile
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.