Jaén Half Marathon 2026

For its 30th edition, the Media Maratón Ciudad de Jaén has a new course. Jaén sits on the slopes below the Santa Catalina castle, and the new route is a single loop designed to reduce the climbing and allow faster times. The race starts at 9:30 on Sunday 15 November 2026 on Calle Virgen de la Cabeza, organised by Jaén’s municipal sports board. A 10K in memory of Paco Manzaneda runs alongside.

Demand has been high. The initial 2,500 bibs sold out four months before race day, and the council added 300 more in July.

The new loop

The route goes through the historic centre and past landmarks including the Paseo de la Estación, the Plaza de las Batallas and the cathedral. For the first time it also takes in the Las Lagunillas university campus and the Andrés de Vandelvira park. The organisers publish a video flyover, a Wikiloc track and a Google Maps route.

Aid stations:

Km	What’s there
5.5	Water
9	Water and isotonic drink
14	Water, isotonic drink and food
18	Water, isotonic drink and food

Cut-offs

A sweeper vehicle closes the race. If it tells you you’re outside the limits, you have to move onto the pavement:

• Km 10: 1 h 15 min
• Km 15: 1 h 55 min
• Finish: 2 h 30 min

Entry, bibs and a bonus

• €12 for the half, or €15 for the 10K. Entries were open until 25 October, or until bibs ran out. Runners must be 18.
• Bibs: Friday 13 November 17:00–22:00, and Saturday 14 November 10:00–15:00 and 17:00–22:00. Race-morning collection is possible, but the organisers recommend the days before.
• Cloakroom at the Forus Jaén sports centre next to the start and finish.
• Every half-marathon finisher gets a reserved place for the next Noche de San Antón international night race in January, as long as they claim it in time.

The top three men and women win €300, €200 and €100.