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The Valencia Half Marathon has opened its ballot for the 2027 race, offering 11,405 spots. The ballot closes on Nov. 16, with the draw happening on Nov. 17. Entry costs nothing, but a €5 hold is placed on the entrant’s card.
The race, set for Oct. 24, 2027, saw a decrease in available spots from the previous year. The first 10,000 bibs cost €40, while ballot winners pay €80. Waiting list spots cost €100, with an extra fee for non-licensed runners. Read more culture coverage.
Valencia switched to a ballot system for the 2026 race, after the previous year’s 12,000 spots sold out in under three hours. The 2026 ballot drew 50,766 entries for 12,402 spots, with only about a third of applicants being Spanish. Related: All Hospitalized Runners Released After Santa Barbara Half Marathon.
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What should runners know about Valencia Half Marathon Ballot Opens for 2027?
Runners have until Nov. 16 to enter the 2027 Valencia Half Marathon ballot. The Valencia Half Marathon has opened its ballot for the 2027 race, offering 11,405 spots. The ballot closes on Nov. 16, with the draw happening on Nov. 17. Entry costs nothing, but a €5 hold is placed on the entrant’s card.
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Runner World published this brief on November 12, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 12, 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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