"Kaki" Half Marathon (L’Alcúdia) 2027

The Ribera Alta, south of Valencia, is where Spain’s kaki (persimmon) comes from. Kaki from the Ribera del Xúquer has its own protected designation of origin and is sold as Persimon. Harvesting starts in October, so the race falls right at the beginning of the season. L’Alcúdia’s half marathon is named after the fruit. Its sponsor is the local Cooperativa Verge de l’Oreto, and the start and finish are right outside the cooperative on the avenue named after it.

Course

The 11th edition starts at 9:00 on Sunday 4 October 2026. The route is semi-urban and fully paved, going from the town streets out onto the roads between the orchards and back. It’s certified by the RFEA, so a PB here counts as a proper half-marathon time. The Ribera plain is flat, and the only thing likely to slow you down is warm sun on the open stretches if the morning is clear.

Shorter option

The 5K del Kaki (actually 5.2 km in 2025) uses part of the half-marathon route and started half an hour after the half last year. It’s a good option for a partner or a runner just starting out, and you can still finish around the same time.

Getting there

L’Alcúdia is on Cercanías line C2 from Valencia, so you can get there by train instead of hunting for parking near the start. Check the Sunday timetable, because early trains are less frequent. Entries go through Cronorunner. Organiser Club Atletisme L’Alcúdia publishes the regulations there, with prices and time limits.

In 2025 the race was also a scoring round of the Valencia provincial running circuit, so expect local club runners who race every weekend.