Scenic score
- Valencia Marathon
- 57/100
Valencia Marathon vs Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofValencia Marathon or Valencia Marathon Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Valencia Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Valencia Marathon | Valencia Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 57/100 | 57/100 |
| Conditions | 88/100 | 88/100 |
Conditions
- Valencia Marathon
- 88/100
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Valencia Marathon | Valencia Marathon Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Valencia, Spain | Valencia, Spain |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Road | Road |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Elevation character | Pancake Flat | Unavailable |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront | City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront |
| Atmosphere | Big City, Destination, Competitive | Big City, Destination, Competitive |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Unavailable |
| Total ascent | 30 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 5:30:00 | 2:45:00 |
| Field cap | 36,000 | 25,000 |
| Entry model | Mixed | Mixed |
Schedule
- Valencia Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date).
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-06 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Valencia Marathon
- Valencia, Spain
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Valencia, Spain
Actual distance
- Valencia Marathon
- 42.2 km
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Valencia Marathon
- Held
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Valencia Marathon
- Not held
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Valencia Marathon
- Road
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Surface
- Valencia Marathon
- Asphalt
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Asphalt
Elevation character
- Valencia Marathon
- Pancake Flat
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Terrain
- Valencia Marathon
- Road
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- Valencia Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- City, Historic, Riverside, Parkland, Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Valencia Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Big City, Destination, Competitive
Technicality
- Valencia Marathon
- Non Technical
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total ascent
- Valencia Marathon
- 30 m
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Valencia Marathon
- 5:30:00
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- 2:45:00
Field cap
- Valencia Marathon
- 36,000
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- 25,000
Entry model
- Valencia Marathon
- Mixed
- Valencia Marathon Half Marathon
- Mixed
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.