- Saturday 3 October 2026, half and 10K at 19:00
- Over 1,100 runners across all races in 2025
- Kids’ races from 17:00, 5K at 18:00
- Entries close Thursday 1 October, 20:00
In only three editions, the Archena half marathon has grown into one of the busiest Saturday races in the Region of Murcia. More than 1,100 runners took part across the distances in 2025, some from as far as Valencia, Andalusia, La Rioja and Castilla-La Mancha, and Olympic marathoner Chema Martínez was there too. The 4th edition is on Saturday 3 October 2026.
An evening schedule
The whole programme runs in the late afternoon from the Polideportivo Municipal:
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 17:00–17:20 | Kids’ races (200 m to 1,000 m) |
| 18:00 | 5K |
| 19:00 | Half marathon and 10K |
The half and 10K start an hour later than in 2025 (18:00). Early October in the Segura valley can still be warm, so the later start should help. Most of the half will be run as the light fades.
Course
The 2025 route used Archena’s riverside promenade along the Segura and went past the town’s best-known spots. The organisers haven’t published a detailed map for 2026 yet. Expect a local circuit that stays close to the river, rather than a long run out into the valley.
Entry
Prices on Alcanza tu Meta depend on whether you have a federation licence:
- Half marathon €25–27, 10K €15–17, 5K €10–12, kids’ races €5.
- Online entries close on Thursday 1 October at 20:00.
Recovery the Archena way
Archena is a spa town. The Balneario de Archena has used its thermal springs for centuries, so you can have a hot soak on Sunday morning. Stay for the night: Murcia city is only about 25 km away, but the Ricote valley is at its best in the evening.
Where to stay
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