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Hello runner! 🏃♂️ Get ready to experience something incredible by registering for the TotalEnergies Malaga Half Marathon ! 🇪🇸 A renown Spanish sporting event that sets Málaga ablaze, not to be missed! 🫡
Capital of Andalusia, the city of Málaga has existed since Antiquity, making it the oldest capital in Europe 🇪🇺. With 29 museums, 24 of which are located in its historic center, it is one of the cities with the most museums in the world, nothing less! 🤓 After the race, take some time to visit the Roman theater. This relic dates back to the 1st century BC 🏛️, and is located at the foot of the great fortification of Alcazaba. It is the largest and best-preserved in all of Spain! 🇪🇸 If you love painting 🎨, be sure to visit the Picasso Museum, home to more than 200 works 🖼️ by the famous Spanish painter 👨🎨 .
We assume you're here to work up a sweat and not for the culture, so let's talk about the schedule for this March day. There will be just one race, a Half Marathon 💪. Last year, for the 34th edition, there were 8,000 runners taking over the streets with the same goal: to conquer those 21.097 km. And some did it faster than lightning! ⚡ This half marathon ranks in the top 5 of the fastest half marathons in history! This is understood when seeing records of athletes like the Kenyan Gilbert Kipkosgei, conquering in 58 minutes and 27 seconds, and Kenyan Loice Chemnung who finishes as queen with a time of 1h 05 minutes and 46 seconds! 🤯 We challenge you to do even better! 😝 The race is open to para-athletes ♿️, who will benefit from a discount on their registration 📝. The start takes place on the Paseo del Parque in the Malaga Park 🌳, followed by a road course mostly coastal 🚢 where you can see the sea 🌊. Along the way, you'll pass by emblematic monuments of the city, such as the Malaga lighthouse. This city symbol is located right at the port entrance and gives its name to the promenade it resides on 🚢.
Spring 🌸 is a generally mild season in Andalusia, with temperatures ranging from 15° to 20°C 🌞. The water might be a bit cold, but you can always stroll along the beach and bask in the sun to relax after all these physical efforts! 🕶️ Málaga boasts beautiful beaches 🏖️. If you don't wish to stray from the city center, the Malagueta Beach is perfect for you! As the saying goes, after effort, comes comfort ! 💆♂️
The start of the Malaga Half Marathon will take place at 8:15 am ⌚️ on the Paseo del Parque in the middle of the Malaga Park 🌳. For 21 km you will run along the coast and admire the sea 🌊. Your route will form a round trip. You will pass the roundabout at the Hotel Ilunion, where you will turn left. You will then head towards the city's port 🚢 along the Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado. You will then run along the Paseo de la Farola and have the chance to pass by the famous lighthouse! You will pass and go through some iconic monuments of the city 🏛️. After a series of turns and loops along the coast 🛥️, you will return, running alongside the Playa de La Malagueta, and straight ahead towards the Malaga Park, where you will cross the finish line! 🏁
You can collect your race number at the Expo located on the indoor track of the Malaga Stadium on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 8 PM.
The race start will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 8:15 AM, Paseo del Parque.
The Half Marathon is open to participants aged 18 and over.
You will find free lockers on site open from 6:45 AM to 11:45 AM on Sunday, March 23, 2025. There will also be toilets at the start line, finish line, and at certain refreshment points.
The time limit is set at 3 hours after the official start. However, you will need to pass certain checkpoints:
km 5: 40min
km 10: 1h20
km 15: 2h
km 20: 2h40
arrival: 2h50
Refreshment points will be located at km 5, km 10, km 13, km 16, km 18.5, and at the finish.
The top 3 women and top 3 men in the overall ranking will receive the following prizes:
1st place: €2,500
2nd place: €1,500
3rd place: €1,000
All participants will receive a medal at the finish line.
If you want to lend a helping hand, just fill out the form available on the race website.
You can contact the organizers by email: info@mediamaratonmalaga.com
You can check the race rules here
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