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The Seville Half-Marathon, originally planned for Nov. 29, is rescheduled to Dec. 13 due to a snap election in Spain. The race organizers cited security and logistics concerns for the change.
The new date affects the 32nd edition, which has the highest number of entrants in its history. Runners can keep their spots or transfer their entries to future races until Oct. 20. Read more culture coverage.
The race course remains unchanged, offering a flat profile ideal for fast times. The event's switch to November aimed to boost international participation and fit into Seville's race calendar. Related: Paris Marathon introduces lottery system for 2027 race.
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What should runners know about Seville Half-Marathon Rescheduled Due to Snap Election?
The race, originally set for Nov. 29, is moved to Dec. 13. The Seville Half-Marathon, originally planned for Nov. 29, is rescheduled to Dec. 13 due to a snap election in Spain. The race organizers cited security and logistics concerns for the change.
When did Runner World publish this culture brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 7, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 7, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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