Bajo Pas Half Marathon (Oruña de Piélagos) 2027
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- Saturday 11 September 2027, 18:00, Oruña de Piélagos
- Evening start to avoid the heat; certified 21.097 km
- Capped at 500 runners; 2 h 15 min limit
- One of Cantabria's longest-running half marathons
The Medio Maratón Bajo Pas is the late-summer half marathon of Cantabria. It is run in Oruña de Piélagos, a village in the Piélagos municipality just south-west of Santander, and organised by CDE Oruña Bajo Pas. The 39th edition was on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 18:00, and the 40th is set for Saturday 11 September 2027 at the same time.
An evening race on a certified course
The 21.097 km course is certified and starts and finishes in Oruña de Piélagos on an urban asphalt circuit. The evening start is deliberate, to avoid the hottest hours of a September day. It is on the Spanish athletics federation’s national calendar.
The field and the rules
- Cap: 500 runners,, and about 530 athletes appear in the 2026 results.
- Time limit: 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Bibs: collect before race day or on race day until 45 minutes before the start. Shirt sizes go first come, first served, so arrive early.
- Services: medical assistance, drinks, timing, physiotherapy, showers, a cloakroom, medals and cash prizes.
Cantabria’s half marathons
It is one of the longest-running half marathons in the region. The bigger city race is the Santander Half Marathon in spring, so Bajo Pas is the one to pick if you want a late-season half near the capital.
Where to stay
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Bajo Pas Half Marathon (Oruña de Piélagos)
When is the Bajo Pas Half Marathon in 2027?
On Saturday 11 September 2027 at 18:00, according to the organisers' website. The 39th edition was run on Saturday 12 September 2026 at the same time.
Why does it start at 18:00?
An evening start in September avoids the hottest part of the day.
How many runners take part?
The cap is 500 runners, and the 2026 results report about 530 athletes.
What is the time limit?
2 hours 15 minutes, after which a sweep vehicle can overtake runners.
What does the race include?
Medical cover on the course and at the finish, liquid refreshments, official timing, physiotherapy, showers, a cloakroom, medals and cash prizes. The race is on the Spanish athletics federation's national calendar.
