San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon (October) 2027
· 09:30
- Sunday 4 October 2026, 9:30, Boulevard
- 5,000 places, sold out for 2026
- Nine pacer groups, 1:20 to 2:30
- Bibs at shops across Spain and France
Donostia has two half marathons, and this is the autumn one. It’s a separate event from the April race, sponsored by Rural Kutxa, and it’s grown into one of the biggest in northern Spain. The 2026 edition has 5,000 places at €36–42, and it sold out months before race day. If you have a bib, here’s what to expect. If you don’t, watch the official site for the 2027 edition.
Course and pacers
The start and finish are on the Boulevard, at the edge of the Parte Vieja, and the gun goes at 9:30. It’s a flat, certified 21.097 km course with no other race distances alongside it, so everyone around you is running the half. There are nine pacer groups: 1:20, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00 and 2:30. The 2:30 pacer is the sweeper, because 2 h 30 min is also the time limit.
Drinks are at km 5, 10, 15 and 20, served in compostable cups. With an aid station at km 20, you can take one last drink before the final kilometre.
Collecting your bib
This race is unusual in how it hands out bibs. Instead of one expo, there are pickup points at shops across the Basque Country, Spain and France, including San Sebastián, Bilbao, Madrid, Barcelona, Anglet and Bordeaux. They’re open during shop hours from 30 September to 3 October, but you had to choose your pickup point in advance. If you’re travelling in:
- Welcome Zone on the Boulevard: Saturday 3 October, 15:00–19:30.
- Home delivery (Spain and France only) for €15.
Race morning
- Bag drop: 8:30–13:00.
- Showers: by La Concha beach. On a warm October day, a few minutes with your legs in the sea is a good alternative.
- What you get: a Dare2B technical shirt and a finisher’s medal.
- Insurance: runners without a federation licence pay €4 for one-day insurance.
Book accommodation early. On a sold-out race weekend with 5,000 runners, the old town and Gros fill up quickly.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon (October)
Can I still enter the San Sebastián Rural Kutxa Half Marathon?
Not for 2026: all 5,000 places sold out months before race day. Entries for the 2027 edition are already open on the official website, again capped at 5,000.
Is this the same race as the San Sebastián half marathon in April?
No. Donostia has two separate half marathons. This is the October race sponsored by Rural Kutxa; the spring half marathon is a different event, confirmed for 4 April 2027.
Is the course flat?
Yes. It’s a flat, certified 21.097 km course that starts and finishes on the Boulevard at 9:30, The organisers’ site promotes the race with images of La Concha, the Kursaal, the Peine del Viento and the lighthouse, so check the course map for the exact route.
What is the time limit?
2 h 30 min. The slowest of the nine pace groups runs exactly that time and acts as the sweeper, so stay ahead of the 2:30 flag.
How do I collect my bib if I’m travelling from abroad?
Bibs are handed out at partner shops in the Basque Country, Spain and France from 30 September to 3 October, at the point chosen when entering. Visitors can also use the Welcome Zone on the Boulevard on Saturday 3 October, 15:00 to 19:30, or pay €15 for delivery within Spain or France.
Is there a bag drop and are there showers?
Yes. The bag drop opens from 8:30 to 13:00 on race day, and the showers are next to La Concha beach. Runners without a federation licence pay €4 for one-day insurance.
