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Elche Half Marathon - The Oldest of the World

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Elche, Valencian Community, Spain

calendar_today 22 Mar, 2026

About the Event

Run through living history at the Media Elche · Gran Premio Jainser on March 22, 2026, celebrating its landmark 53rd edition as the race that pioneered the half marathon distance in Spain back in 1968. Choose between the RFEA-certified 21K, which winds through the city's UNESCO World Heritage palm grove, or a fast 10K, both starting together at 9:00 AM from the Elche Parque train station. This isn't just another race; it's a run through a bimillennial city featuring three different UNESCO listings, where ancient history and modern running culture beautifully converge. Become part of a living legacy in a unique Mediterranean destination, experiencing the perfect blend of athletic tradition and unparalleled cultural heritage.

Races Offered

10km

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

Half Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Elche.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.2° / 20.8°

wb_sunny 7.1° / 17.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.6 /

water_drop 60.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.2° / 20.8°

wb_sunny 7.1° / 17.2°

air 11.6 km/h

water_drop 60.8%

About Elche

Learn more about the host city, Elche.

Elche is in the Valencia region, southeastern Spain. Elche is the Spanish name of the city, and it is also known by its Valencian name Elx.

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Elche Half Marathon - The Oldest of the World

About the Event

Races Offered