Castellón Half Marathon 2027
· 10:00
- Sunday 31 January 2027, 10:00, Parc Ribalta
- Oldest running race in Castellón province (since 1984)
- Records: 1:03:03 (2008) and 1:14:01 (2019)
- Km 10 cut-off at 11:20
In October 1984 the first Castelló Half Marathon went through the city’s streets, won by Luis Adsuara and Isabel Fuster. Adsuara went on to win seven of the first nine editions. Today it’s the oldest running race in the province, organised every year by the Unió Atlètica Castelló, now with SAUL BRAND. The 42nd edition is on Sunday 31 January 2027 at 10:00, after a record turnout in 2026.
The race has only missed two years. It skipped 2016 when it moved from the end of the year to the start, and 2021 because of COVID.
A flat loop from Parc Ribalta
The start is in Parc Ribalta, on a flat, asphalt, RFEA-certified urban course with every kilometre marked. There are five pens by accredited time:
| Bib colour | Expected time |
|---|---|
| Red | under 1:20 |
| Green | 1:20–1:35 |
| Blue | 1:35–1:45 |
| Violet | 1:45–2:00 |
| Orange | over 2:00 |
Water is at about km 5, 10 and 15, with gels at km 10. At the finish there’s water, isotonic drinks and fruit. The overall limit is 2 h 30 min, and runners who pass km 10 after 11:20 must drop out. There’s a cloakroom (closes at 13:00), showers and toilets at the start and finish.
Records worth money
| Record | Holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1:03:03 | Abdelilah El Manaia, 2008 |
| Women | 1:14:01 | Cristina Jordán Ordiales, 2019 |
Breaking either earns €1,000, on top of €500, €300 and €100 for the top three. In 2026 Alex García Carrillo won in 1:04:40 and Julia Font Gómez won the women’s race. There’s also a trophy for the oldest participant. Men under 1:10 and women under 1:21, or under 31:40 and 36:30 for 10K, can apply for a free elite bib.
Entry and bibs
| Period | Price |
|---|---|
| 16 September – 30 November 2026 | €31 |
| 1 December 2026 – 10 January 2027 | €36 |
| 11–21 January 2027 | €40 |
Add the €4 day licence if you don’t hold an RFEA or FACV licence. Entries aren’t refundable unless you bought RockTheSport’s cancellation insurance, but you can transfer your bib for €3 until 21 January. Bibs are handed out on Saturday 30 January, 10:00–20:00, in the sports department at El Corte Inglés, and on race morning from 8:00 to 9:00 at the Gaetà Huguet school by Paseo Ribalta.
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