Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo 21K (Alicante–Santa Pola) 2027
Not announced yet. Estimated from the usual date pattern; check the official site before booking travel.
- Sunday 8 November 2026, 9:00
- Point to point along the coast, Alicante to Santa Pola
- 6,000 places, 3 h limit with cut-offs
- Morning bus from Santa Pola to the start (€4)
The Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo 21K runs between two cities, and for most of the way the sea is on your left. The 7th edition starts at 9:00 on Sunday 8 November 2026 on Avenida de la Estación in central Alicante, next to the Diputación provincial palace. It finishes on Varadero beach in Santa Pola (Avenida Santiago Bernabéu). It’s organised by Club Atlético Montemar with the Diputación de Alicante and is on the RFEA national calendar.
The route
From the start the course heads out along Avenida de Elche towards Urbanova, then to Arenales del Sol. From there it follows the coast onto the road to the Santa Pola lighthouse, passing the Carabassí beaches, and finishes at Varadero. The whole route is closed to traffic.
Getting there and back
Because it’s point to point, sort out transport when you enter:
- Bus from Santa Pola: leaves the Santa Pola bus station between 7:00 and 7:30 and drops you in Plaza de la Estrella, 200 m from the start. After you finish, buses return from the finish to Alicante. It costs €4, paid when you enter.
- Cloakroom: in trucks at the start and near the finish. It costs €1 if you add it when you enter, and only the official bag you get with your bib is accepted.
Cut-offs
The overall limit is 3 hours, with checkpoints along the way:
| Km | Maximum time |
|---|---|
| 5 | 45 min |
| 10 | 1 h 20 min |
| 15 | 2 h |
| 20 | 2 h 50 min |
Water is at about km 5, 10 and 15. There are five start pens by accredited time, from red (under 1:20) to orange (over 2:00).
Entry
Places are capped at 6,000. The current price is €35 until 25 October. If bibs are left, you can enter at the runners’ fair on 6–7 November for €40, and there are no race-day entries. Prices don’t include the €3 day licence. Runners with a disability get 50% off, and guides of visually impaired runners enter free.
Bibs, chips and bags are handed out at the Diputación palace in Alicante: Friday 6 November 17:00–20:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00 and Sunday 7:00–8:30. Every finisher gets a commemorative medal, and you can have your time engraved on it for €6 when you enter. The top three overall win €500, €400 and €300. There are no age-group prizes.
Where to stay
Advertising · affiliate linksPlaces to stay near Alicante
Hotels and apartments around the race, with live prices for a 3-night race weekend: Fri 12 Nov → Mon 15 Nov. Change the dates on the map.
Compare hotel pricesPlaces to stay near Alicante
Loads a map from Stay22 and accepts marketing cookies
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo 21K (Alicante–Santa Pola)
Where does the Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo start and finish?
It’s point to point. The start is at 9:00 on Avenida de la Estación in central Alicante, and the finish is on Varadero beach in Santa Pola, about 21 km down the coast.
How do I get to the start and back after the finish?
Book the €4 shuttle when you enter. Buses leave Santa Pola bus station between 7:00 and 7:30 for Plaza de la Estrella, 200 m from the start, and after the race buses run from the finish back to Alicante.
Can I pick up my bib on race morning?
Yes, which is unusual. Bibs are handed out at the Diputación palace in Alicante on Friday 6 November (17:00–20:00), Saturday 7 November (10:00–20:00) and on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:30.
How much does it cost?
€35 until 25 October 2026. If any of the 6,000 places are left, entry costs €40 at the runners’ fair on 6 and 7 November; there’s no race-day entry. The €3 day licence is extra, runners with a disability get 50% off and guides of visually impaired runners enter free.
What are the cut-off times?
45 minutes at km 5, 1 h 20 at km 10, 2 h at km 15 and 2 h 50 at km 20, with a 3-hour overall limit.
How does the bag drop work on a point-to-point course?
Trucks at the start take your bag to the finish area. It costs €1 if you add it when you enter, and only the official bag given out with your bib is accepted.
More races in Valencian Community
Benidorm Half Marathon
Benidorm · Valencian Community
Llíria Trail
Llíria · Valencian Community