Join #TeamSpinal on the Valencia Marathon! Famous for its flat, fast course and sun‑soaked streets, Valencia treats runners to futuristic views of the City of Arts and Sciences, the leafy Turia Gardens and a finish full of fiesta energy. Whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the atmosphere on a first marathon, every mile you run will help power life‑changing research for people living with spinal cord injury
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to sign up:
We’d love you to join #TeamSpinal! We’re partnered with realbuzz for this event: click on the button below to sign up.
Got your own place?
If you already have a place confirmed on this event we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
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FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Valencia Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Valencia Marathon must be aged 18 or older on Event Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Valencia Marathon is £49.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £675.00
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £506.50 which is due on 25/08/2026. The remainder of your fundraising target is due 4 weeks after the event.
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
How will I get my race pack?
From the Valencia Marathon regulations:
The bib-chip will be handed out only and exclusively at the Expo 42K Feria Valencia. Feria Valencia will take place, located at Av. de les Fires, s/n, 46035 València (LOCATION). Expo 42K Feria Valencia opening times:
- Thursday 4rd December: (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Friday 4th December: (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Saturday 5th December: (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
No race bibs or goodie bags will be given out on Sunday, the race day.
The runner may authorise a third party to collect the bib, wristband and runner’s bag via the ticket platform in the Runner’s Area , following prior registration with the registered runner’s details after 7 November.
Can I take part in a wheelchair?
Yes! Please enter the relevant information when prompted during registration.
I have my own place on the Valencia Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing your own place on the Valencia Marathon – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘I Have My Own Place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have your own place with the Valencia Marathon.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Who are realbuzz?
Our partner realbuzz are a third-party organisation who connect runners with charities to support, and are a fantastic way to guarantee a place on high-demand races connected with a good cause. More information can be found on their website here.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support, please contact us through the button below.
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