Santander Half Marathon 2027
- Sunday 2 May 2027 (last edition: 10 May 2026 at 10:00)
- Start and finish on the Paseo de Pereda
- Flat multi-loop route with turnarounds along the waterfront
- 1,500 bibs; 2 h 15 min limit; 10K and 5K the same day
The Santander Half Marathon starts and finishes on the Paseo de Pereda, the waterfront promenade of the Cantabrian capital. The last edition was on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 10:00. The next edition is on Sunday 2 May 2027, and the organisers say entries will open soon. The race is organised by GED Sports with the Peña de Fondo Cantabria and the city council, and it has hosted bigger occasions: the Spanish half-marathon championship was held on the same Paseo de Pereda on 13 and 14 May 2023.
The course
The route is flat and urban, on asphalt. From the Paseo de Pereda it follows Calvo Sotelo and turns at Jesús de Monasterio, then goes back past the port area and out again along Castelar, Gamazo and Severiano Ballesteros avenue. The half marathon uses several loops with different turnaround points, the 10K does two circuits and the 5K one. The circuit is not homologated, so don’t rely on it for an official time qualification.
Rules and logistics
- Time limit: 2 hours 15 minutes from the official start, about 6:24 per km, tight for a first half marathon.
- Cap: 1,500 bibs; in 2026 entries ran from 9 March to 7 May.
- Age: 18 or over on race day, licensed or not.
- Bibs: Plaza Porticada, the Saturday afternoon and early on race morning.
- Included: shirt for all, diploma, and a medal for finishers.
Other half marathons in Cantabria
Santander is the region’s biggest, but not the only one. Just outside the city, the Bajo Pas half marathon in Oruña de Piélagos is an evening race in September.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Santander Half Marathon
When is the Santander Half Marathon in 2027?
Sunday 2 May 2027, according to the official website, which says entries will open soon. The last edition was on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 10:00, and entries usually open in early March.
What is the course like?
Flat and urban, on asphalt. Runners head from the Paseo de Pereda along Calvo Sotelo and turn at Jesús de Monasterio, then continue towards the port area, Castelar, Gamazo and Severiano Ballesteros avenue, with turnaround points that make the 21K a multi-loop route. The circuit is not homologated.
What is the time limit and how many places are there?
2 hours 15 minutes from the official start, and 1,500 bibs. Some listings show 2:25, but the regulations and the main race pages give 2:15.
Where do I collect my bib?
In 2026 at Plaza Porticada on Saturday 9 May from 11:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday 10 May from 8:00 to 9:30. Bring ID or your registration confirmation.
What do participants get?
A race shirt for everyone, a diploma, and a medal for finishers. There are also a 10K and a 5K on the same morning.
More races in Cantabria
Bajo Pas Half Marathon (Oruña de Piélagos)
Oruña de Piélagos · Cantabria