Estepona Half Marathon 2027

2026 is a big year for running in Estepona. On Sunday 11 October, the town holds the first marathon in its history, and the half marathon, which has already been running for four editions, is part of the same event. Both start at 8:30 from the municipal athletics stadium. The course is certified, so your time will count.

The route

The council’s plan for the course takes in the town’s showpieces:

• the coastal corridor (corredor litoral), the seafront path the town has been joining up along its 23 km of coastline;
• the old town, famous for its flower pots and whitewashed streets;
• the area around the Parque Botánico-Orquidario, with its large glass orchid house;
• Avenida España, the main seafront avenue.

Most of that is close to sea level, so expect a quick course with a few short ramps up into the old town rather than long climbs.

Heat and the time limit

The 8:30 start is a smart choice. In mid-October the western Costa del Sol can still reach summer temperatures by late morning. Half marathoners have 2 h 30 min. Take every drink on offer on the exposed seafront stretches, even if the morning feels mild at the start.

Entry

• €35 for the half marathon (the marathon costs €60).
• 2,000 places. Registration is through RockTheSport with Last Lap, working with the Club de Atletismo Estepona and the town council.

Race weekend

The council wants the first marathon to have an international field, so expect more foreign runners than a typical local half. Book accommodation early. With a stadium start, parking and toilets are easier than at a street start, but arrive early anyway, because this is the first time the event is running at this size.