Dreaming of running in the footsteps of a demigod? 🏛️
Perfect timing! The next city to welcome you is in the province of Cádiz, which, according to legend, was founded by Hercules 💪. That’s right! It’s in Chiclana de la Frontera that your next half marathon takes place 💨. So, if you too dream of completing 12 labors 21 kilometers, head to Andalusia in April 🌸.
Did you know? The 12 Labors of Hercules mention “finishing a half marathon in Chiclana” 🏃. Obviously, that’s false ❌. But why not write your own story? ✍️ What makes this event unique is its dream course 🤩. You’ll run in an idyllic setting between town and nature 🌴, starting from the Sancti Petri port 🛥️, a little slice of paradise bordered by the Atlantic Ocean 🌊. From the very first kilometers, you run alongside Sancti Petri beach 🏝️. To your right, the ocean stretches out and, in the distance, perched on its rock, the mysterious Sancti Petri castle 🏰, the remains of an old military fort 🪖. To your left, luxury hotels roll by along the Chiclana coast 🏨, and that’s only the beginning. You continue along La Barrosa beach, listed in the Michelin Green Guide as one of Andalusia’s most beautiful beaches 😍. Flat, open, fast: it’s the perfect moment to lock into your pace and aim for your new personal best 💥. What’s more, April weather conditions are ideal: mild, dry, with just enough wind to prevent overheating 🥵. At kilometer 6, you leave the shoreline to enter the luxurious world of Novo Sancti Petri. Then you head onto the Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club, designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros ⛳️. Watch out, green ahead! 🏌️♀️Then, a change of scenery: you leave the chiclana world of the hotels toward the Bay of Cádiz Natural Park, where the Chiclana salt marshes await you with their shades of white and pink 🦩. We promise, you’ll really appreciate a soothing setting to calm your exhausted heart over the final kilometers 🧘.
Save a bit of energy to explore this region ⚡️. Chiclana has white alleys and historic buildings such as the San Juan Bautista church, the Santa Ana hermitage and the Torre del Reloj ⛪️. The town lies on the Ruta del vino 🍷: head to the wine and salt museum right in the city center 🏙️. If you’d rather relax, Andalusia’s largest hammam awaits you at Novo Sancti 🧖. Finally, if your heart is still beating to the rhythm of castanets 🫀, know that just two short hours’ drive away, Seville’s Fair will be in full swing that weekend 📍. Flamenco, traditional outfits, horses, and endless tapas are waiting for you 🎉.
So, ready to make your legs dance like a flamenco dancer? 💃
The route of the half marathon in Chiclana is 21.1 km of Andalusian postcard scenery 🌅! You start at the port of Sancti Petri 🛥️ and head off alongside the Sancti Petri beach, the Atlantic on your right 🌊 and luxury hotels on your left 🏨. Right from the start, you’ll catch sight of the Castle of Sancti Petri, a former military fort perched on its rocky islet in the heart of the ocean 🏰. You continue on the famous La Barrosa beach 🏖️, the ultimate family spot and ranked among the most beautiful beaches in Andalusia by the Michelin Green Guide 📗. When you reach km 6, you enter Novo Sancti Petri, a gigantic hotel complex ⭐️. You’ll even run through the Real Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club, designed by the legend Severiano Ballesteros ⛳️. A little tip: save your swing for later! 😉 At km 11, you rejoin a large part of your outbound route… but it’s not over! 💨 In the final kilometers, you head deeper into the Cadiz Bay Natural Park, where the Chiclana salt flats give you one last glimpse before a final straight… and claiming your medal! 🏅
You can pick up your bib at Atenas Playa Restaurante & Beach Club, Chiclana:
Friday, April 9, 2027: from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 10, 2027: from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
No pick-up possible on race day except for non-residents of the province of Cádiz, who will be able to do so between 7:30 am and 8:30 am.
The start and finish are located at the Sancti Petri Marina, in Chiclana de la Frontera.
Race start: 9:00 am
No, it is not mandatory; however, you will need to present a PPS certificate dated less than one year before the race date.
Yes, you must be 18 years old on race day.
From April 20 to June 20: €18
From June 21 to August 20: €20
From August 20 to December 31: €22
From January 1 to March 6 or up to 1,400 registrants: €24
From March 6 onward: €26
Yes, you have 3 hours to finish your race.
Here are the checkpoints:
Km 10: 1h30
Km 15: 2h15
Liquid refreshment stations are planned at km:
5, 10, 15 and 17
There will be a liquid + solid refreshment at the finish.
Your registration includes:
A commemorative T-shirt
The runner's bag
A medal at the finish
Free photos and videos
Downloading the official certificate
Access to doctors
Access to physiotherapists and podiatrists (in case of injury only)
Yes, a bag drop and changing rooms will be provided by the organization. There will also be portable toilets available.
Yes! Here they are:
1st (men/women): €300
2nd: €200
3rd: €100
Top 3 in each category
Top local finisher (men/women) in each category
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