The Great Mediterranean Race 21K 2026
- Next event : Sun, November 8, 2026Date confirmed
- Last event : Sun, November 9, 2025
The event in a few words
Imagine 💭: running along the magnificent Spanish shores, the sound of the waves 🌊 accompanying you with every stride, the sea breeze 🌬️ caressing your face, and the endless horizon of the Mediterranean Sea following you along your run... Sounds dreamy, right? 😍 Then come and sign up for the Great Mediterranean Race 21K, a half marathon , in Spain 🇪🇸, in mid-November, connecting the vibrant Alicante to the charming Santa Pola ⛱️.
The 8th edition promises to be as festive as the others! 🥳 Indeed, Alicante is known for its lively nightlife 🥂 in both high and low season. Many supporters will line the roadside to cheer on the runners 🙌. The Great Mediterranean Race 21K is renowned for being a race with an electric atmosphere ⚡️ thanks in part to its high international participation, which adds a dynamic dimension to the race atmosphere, creating a melting pot of languages and cultures 🌍. The atmosphere promises to be more than friendly, an extra motivation to help you reach the finish line! 🏁 It's not just a half marathon, it's a true celebration of sport! 🎉
The course, measuring exactly 21.097 km, will run along the Mediterranean coast, so remember to look up during your run so you don't miss the postcard-worthy scenery 🖼️. Even though at this time of year the temperatures are mild 🌡️, they rarely exceed 20°C, so if you were thinking of taking a dip 🤿, we recommend coming back later... Unless you don't mind the cold! 🥶
And after the effort, the reward! 😋 Once your superb finisher's medal is around your neck 🏅, why not go and enjoy some tapas in the center of Alicante? 🌮 You can't leave the region without trying "empanadas" 🥟, these Spanish specialties are often filled with tuna 🐟, peppers 🫑, onions 🧅 and other delicious ingredients. If you're a paella 🥘 fan, we strongly recommend the Alicante variant: arroz a la alicantina 🍚. If you're worried about getting bored during your stay, you're mistaken! If you enjoyed the view at Santa Pola, don't hesitate to go back and visit its lighthouse, an ideal spot to admire the sunsets 🌅. If you don't mind a boat trip, you can visit the Tabarca archipelago and Nueva Tabarca, its main island, a real little piece of paradise. The perfect way to rest after the effort! ⛵
To sum up, if you love running and discovering new horizons, the Great Mediterranean Race 21K is made for you! So, ready for the adventure? 🫡
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- 1 loopx21.0975 km
A few more words
The start of the "Gran Carrera Del Mediterráneo 21K" will take place at 9 a.m. 🕘 from the Avenida de l'Estación in Alicante ☀️. You will run all the way along the seaside, with the Mediterranean 🌊 following you for the 21 km. Along the way you will come across 3 aid stations 🥤 spaced 5 km apart. You will pass through El Palmeral, the palm tree park 🌴 in Alicante, the district of Urbanova, the beach Arenales del Sol 🏖️, and the church Ermitage Ntra. Stra. del Rosario de la Bodega ⛪️. When you pass the lighthouse, it will be a sign that your arrival on the Avenida Santiago Bernabéu 🏁 is imminent. That's it! 21 km later, you have finally arrived in Santa Pola! 🙌
Semi-Disability Sport
Road Running- Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
- 21.0975 km
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The race will start on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Alicante (PALACE OF THE EXCMA).
Bib pickup takes place at the "Feria del corredor", located in the Gardens of the Provincial Council Palace, Avenida de la Estación, 6, Alicante (Spain), on the following days:
Friday, November 6, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
(Presentation of a photo ID is mandatory. No bibs will be distributed after 8:30 a.m. on race day)
Participants must be 18 years old on the day of the race.
You will find changing rooms at the start as well as at the finish. Mobile lockers will also be available.
You will find aid stations every 5 km.
The top 3 finishers (men and women) in the overall ranking will receive a cash prize:
1st: €500
2nd: €400
3rd: €300
All participants who cross the finish line will receive a medal.
The time limit is 3 hours. However, runners must respect these cut-off times:
km 5: before 45 min
km 10: before 1h20
km 15: before 2h
km 20: before 2h50
Finish at km 21: 3h
The course is accessible to athletes with disabilities. They are divided into 4 categories:
athletes with a sensory impairment (hearing and/or visual)
athletes with a physical disability
athletes with an intellectual disability
wheelchair athletes
Registration fees are reduced by half and registration is free for companions.
Pre-registration: €25 (From January 15, for the first 1,000 registrations or until February 28, 2026)
Promotional: €28 (From the 1,001st registration or from March 1, 2026 until May 30, 2026)
Summer: €32 (From June 1, 2026 until September 15, 2026)
Final stretch: €35 (From September 16, 2026 until October 25, 2026)
Runner's Expo: €40 (If bibs are still available, on November 6 and 7)
Shuttles connecting Santa Pola to Alicante will be provided. The service costs €2 and must be selected during registration.
Before the race: shuttles will leave at 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. from the Santa Pola bus station
After the race: more information to come
If you would like to lend a hand, don't hesitate to fill out the form available on the website.
You can contact the organizers by phone: 675 87 57 67 or by email: inforunners@camontemar.com
You can check the race rules here
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