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Training guides, race insights and lessons from a first-year runner in Spain.

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18 October 2026

Spain's 29 November Election Moves Seven Half Marathons

Spain's general election on 29 November has moved seven half marathons, including Seville and Córdoba. New dates, what happens to your bib, and what to check.

Runners crossing an old stone bridge with pastel riverside houses in a Catalan old town

12 October 2026

Girona's Half Marathon Is Back, Plus Two More New February 2027 Races

Girona's half marathon returns on 28 February 2027 after ten years, Don Benito runs on the 14th and the Calderona mountain half joins the calendar.

Runners on a country road with green volcanic hills in the background in early spring

12 October 2026

March 2027: A Ham Prize in Olot, a Race Where You Pick Your Distance and Rota's 40th

Garrotxa's ham-prize half, Madrid's University race where you pick 7, 14 or 21 km, and Costa de la Luz's 40th edition: March 2027's new races.

Aerial view of a dense stream of runners along a wide city avenue on a winter morning

5 October 2026

Eight Half Marathons on One Sunday: 31 January 2027 Is Spain's Busiest Race Day

Castellón, Getafe, Alzira, El Puerto, Dos Hermanas, Puente Genil, Morón–Arahal and Sant Cugat all run on 31 January 2027. How to choose.

Runners on a coastal road between black volcanic rock and the Atlantic on a sunny winter day

5 October 2026

Four New December Half Marathons in Spain: Sun, Dalí Country and Small-Town Finishes

Lanzarote, Figueres, Navalmoral de la Mata and Vilanova i la Geltrú: four new December 2026 half marathons, with dates, courses and entry details.

Runners in a historic Spanish city street with a Gothic spire and golden autumn leaves

1 October 2026

The Best Races in Spain This October: 12 Picks by Type of Runner

Valencia, San Sebastián, Bilbao by night, Roncesvalles–Zubiri, Oviedo and more: 12 of the best races in Spain this October 2026, by runner type.

Runners along a Mediterranean seafront promenade lined with palm trees on an autumn morning

1 October 2026

Six New Half Marathons in Spain This November (and One to Watch)

Gandía, Vigo, Tenerife, Melilla, Gran Canaria and Maresme: six new half marathons for November 2026, with dates, start times and prices.

26 February 2026

Uncover the Secrets of VO2 Max with This Guide

Discover what is VO2 max and learn how to improve it with our comprehensive guide. Get insights into your fitness potential today.

3 January 2026

Couch to 5K: Your Complete Guide to Starting Your Running Journey

How the 9-week Couch to 5K plan works: the week-by-week structure, tips to stay injury-free and what to do after your first 5K.

Barcelona skyline at sunset

17 December 2025

Half Marathons in Spain: The Complete Guide

When to race, the fastest and most scenic courses, how registration works and the Spanish words you need: everything to plan a half marathon in Spain.