- Organised by the local runners’ club
- Northern Extremadura, near the Jerte valley
- Early-February date
The Plasencia Half Marathon is organised by the local club Atletas Populares de Plasencia and is a fixture of the Extremadura winter calendar. Plasencia, with its two cathedrals and medieval walls, is the gateway to the Jerte valley and the Monfragüe National Park.
What we know
The organisers haven’t published detailed course information, so treat this page as a date reminder and check the club website for the regulations when they appear. The race usually takes place on the first Sunday of February.
Good to know
- Date: Sunday 31 January 2027, from the club’s “save the date” post of 25 September 2026 (the 2025 edition was on 2 February). Entry details haven’t been published yet; check the club’s website.
- Winter mornings in northern Extremadura are cold. Bring layers for before and after.
- Combine it with a visit to Monfragüe, 30 minutes away.
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