• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Alicante
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
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Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
7:07/km

2:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
84/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
49 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon?

The Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 146 m. The course notes also call it fast, flat single-lap seafront-and-city course running the full Postiguet beachfront and through Alicante's historic centre (La Explanada, Plaza del Ayuntamiento).

Where does the Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon route go?

The Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon route starts at Muelle de Levante / Muelle 12 (Ocean Race zone, next to the Ocean Race Museum) in the Port of Alicante — the start arch is called 'El Desembarco del Corredor'; both distances start simultaneously at 09:30 and finishes at Same location as the start — Muelle de Levante / Muelle 12 in the Port of Alicante. Underfoot, expect asphalt city streets and seafront promenade. It passes Puerto de Alicante (Muelle de Levante), Playa del Postiguet, Paseo de Gómiz, Plaza Puerta del Mar and Avenida de Denia. Fast, flat single-lap seafront-and-city course running the full Postiguet beachfront and through Alicante's historic centre (La Explanada, Plaza del Ayuntamiento).

What should runners know on race day for the Meridiano Media Maratón Internacional Aguas de Alicante Half Marathon?

Guardarropa (bag drop) provided near the finish area; organisers not responsible for valuables. The entire circuit is closed to vehicle traffic in the direction of the race; significant city-centre road closures required. 3.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Riverside
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road
  • Beach
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
146 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
2026 (30th edition) drew a record 7,200 registrants, +2,000 on 2025; over 3,000 international runners from 50 countries (45% of the field).
Field cap
7,000

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
2h30 overall cutoff; intermediate cutoffs 40 min at 5K, 1h10 at 10K, 1h45 at 15K, 2h20 at 20K
Qualification status
No qualifying time required; open entry to anyone aged 18+ on race day, federated or not.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
3
Bag drop
Guardarropa (bag drop) provided near the finish area; organisers not responsible for valuables.
Closed roads
The entire circuit is closed to vehicle traffic in the direction of the race; significant city-centre road closures required.
Expo / packet pickup
Feria del Corredor (runner's expo) in the Muelle 12 / Ocean Race zone ('El Desembarco del Corredor') for bib, chip and runner-bag collection on the Friday and Saturday before race day.
Race village
No
Medal
Every finisher who crosses the line receives a commemorative edition medal; optional engraving of finish time available for an extra fee.

Access and course status

Start
Muelle de Levante / Muelle 12 (Ocean Race zone, next to the Ocean Race Museum) in the Port of Alicante — the start arch is called 'El Desembarco del Corredor'; both distances start simultaneously at 09:30.
Finish
Same location as the start — Muelle de Levante / Muelle 12 in the Port of Alicante.
Certified course
Course homologated by the Real Federación Española de Atletismo (RFEA), valid until 2032; not a UK Athletics measurement.

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Asphalt city streets and seafront promenade
Landmarks
Puerto de Alicante (Muelle de Levante), Playa del Postiguet, Paseo de Gómiz, Plaza Puerta del Mar, Avenida de Denia, La Albufereta, La Isleta, Vía Verde de la Cantera, Explanada de España, Paseo de Canalejas, Avenida de Loring, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Avenida de la Constitución
Notable features
  • RFEA-homologated international half marathon (homologation valid until 2032), included in the official Spanish Athletics Federation calendar so times count as official marks
  • Fast, flat single-lap seafront-and-city course running the full Postiguet beachfront and through Alicante's historic centre (La Explanada, Plaza del Ayuntamiento)
  • the half and 10K start together and split at Paseo de Canalejas
  • Start corrals (boxes) assigned by expected finish time, from sub-1:20 (red) through over 2:00 (orange)
  • aid stations at approx 5K, 10K and 15K

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 13°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 84Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.