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Badajoz Half Marathon 2027

Expected ~Sunday, 14 March 2027

Not announced yet. Estimated from the usual date pattern; check the official site before booking travel.

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Start on the Guadiana riverside promenade
Full marathon on the same day
Generous 3-hour time limit
Pasta party the evening before

Badajoz, on the Portuguese border, puts on a proper running weekend: a half marathon and a full marathon on the same morning, with a guided city visit and pasta party the day before. It is organised by the city’s municipal sports foundation.

Course

The start is on the Paseo Fluvial along the Guadiana river. The course runs through the city with local bands and batucadas cheering runners on. Water is handed out at km 5, 10 and 15 and at the finish. Bag drop is at the La Granadilla sports centre.

Good to know

Date: race calendars list Sunday 14 March 2027 for the Marathon and Half Marathon Popular Ciudad de Badajoz (the 2026 race was on 15 March). We haven’t seen it confirmed by the organiser yet.
Time limit: 3 hours, very friendly for first-timers.
Around 1,000 runners across the distances.
The podium of each category is rewarded with trophies.

Where to stay

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Places to stay near Badajoz

Hotels and apartments around the race, with live prices for a 3-night race weekend: Fri 12 Mar → Mon 15 Mar. Change the dates on the map.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Badajoz Half Marathon

When is the Badajoz Half Marathon in 2027?

Calendars list Sunday 14 March 2027, with the marathon on the same morning. The organiser hadn't confirmed it when we checked; in 2026 it was on 15 March.