Málaga Half Marathon 2027

Sunday 7 March 2027, waves from 8:15
Course record: 58:27 (Gilbert Kipkosgei, 2025)
Almost all of it along the sea
14,000 places, expo at the Martín Carpena

In 2025 Málaga moved its start and finish back to Paseo del Parque with a new course, and the times came quickly. That year Gilbert Kipkosgei ran 58:27, still the course record. In 2026 Vincent Kipkorir won in 59:30 on his half marathon debut. Behind the winners, Klara Lukan set a Slovenian national record of 1:06:43, and Olympian Marta Galimany, aged 40, was the first Spanish woman home in a personal best of 1:09:22.

The field is growing too. In 2026 about 12,000 runners took part, a record, with 49% from abroad, more than 90 nationalities and 37% women. For 2027, on Sunday 7 March, the cap rises to 14,000.

The course: west first, then the port and the promenade

The route runs almost entirely beside the sea. It heads west from Paseo del Parque, nearly as far as the Martín Carpena arena, loops through the streets around La Térmica, then comes back east along Calle Pacífico and the Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado. It then goes into the port as far as cruise terminal 2, past La Farola lighthouse, out past La Malagueta beach towards El Limonar, and back to the finish.

There’s barely any climbing: a few bridges, a short, sharp rise around km 12 as you head for La Malagueta and the port, and a gentle drag at Plaza de la Malagueta before the last downhill to Paseo del Parque. The main challenge is wind. The route has long out-and-back stretches, especially along the Paseo Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso, so if it’s blowing you’ll have it in your face in one direction. Stay in a group on the way out.

Waves

Waves start by target time:

Target time	Start
under 1:30	8:15
1:30–1:45	8:20
1:45–2:00	8:27
over 2:00	8:35

The first cut-off, 40 minutes at km 5, works out at 8:00/km. The later checkpoints ask for the same pace, so runners who walk sections should keep that number in mind from the start.

Race weekend

Expo: new for 2027, it moves to the Martín Carpena sports arena on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March, 10:00–20:00. Entry is free for friends and family too. Take metro line 2 to Palacio de los Deportes or Cercanías C1 to Victoria Kent. There’s free parking around the arena.
Kit: the technical shirt is made by Run&Pro, the race’s new technical sponsor for 2027.
Bag drop: free, near the start from 6:45 on race morning.
Entry: the price goes up in steps through the season, from €23 at launch to €70 on race weekend. Organisers expect to sell out, so don’t leave it until the last price.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: Málaga Half Marathon

When is the Málaga Half Marathon 2027?

Sunday 7 March 2027, starting and finishing on Paseo del Parque. Waves leave at 8:15, 8:20, 8:27 and 8:35.

How much does entry cost?

It rises through eight steps: €23 at launch, then €28, €33, €37 (until 15 September 2026), €41 (until 2 December), €45 (until 19 January 2027), €50 (until 1 March) and €70 on race weekend. There’s a €4 day licence on top, refunded if you show a 2027 federation licence. Runners with a disability pay half.

What are the cut-off times?

40 minutes at km 5, 1:20 at km 10, 2:00 at km 15 and 2:40 at km 20, with the finish closing at 2:50. The overall limit is 3 hours from the start of the last wave. You must be 18 or older.

Are there pacers?

Yes, for 1:25, 1:30, 1:40, 1:50 and 2:00. Water and isotonic drinks are at km 5.5, 10.5, 13, 15.5 and 18, and at the finish.

How fast is the Málaga course?

Very. Gilbert Kipkosgei won in 58:27 and Loice Chemnung in 1:05:46 in 2025. It’s also international: in 2026, 49% of the 12,000 runners came from abroad, from more than 90 countries. Capacity rises to 14,000 for 2027.

Where do I pick up my bib, and can I transfer it?

At the Martín Carpena sports arena on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March, 10:00 to 20:00. There are no bibs or shirts on race day. Transfers are allowed until 14 February 2027 for €8, and there’s a free bag drop near the start from 6:45.