2026 Seville Half Marathon
📍 Sevilla, Spain
🏃 Road
📏 21 km
The 2026 Seville Half Marathon (Medio Maratón de Sevilla) is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. The race begins and ends at Paseo de las Delicias, traversing a single loop through the city center. Participants can expect mild winter weather conditions typical for Seville in January, with average temperatures ranging from 10°C to 16°C (50°F to 60°F). The course is exceptionally flat with only 26 meters of elevation gain, passing landmarks such as the Guadalquivir River, Plaza de España, and the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Half Marathon (21.0975 km) – official race distance
What is the course profile and elevation gain?
- →The course features a single loop format through the heart of Seville.
- →Elevation gain is exceptionally flat at only 26 meters.
- →The route starts along the Guadalquivir River, crosses bridges to explore both riverbanks, and passes through historic neighborhoods like Santa Cruz.
- →The finish line is located back at Paseo de las Delicias, near María Luisa Park.
What are the race records for this course?
- →Men's Record: 59:33 (Vincent Nyamongo Nyageo, Kenya, 2025)
- →Women's Record: 1:07:18 (Rebecca Chelangat, Uganda, 2025)
What is the expected weather for the event date?
- →Average temperatures in late January are mild, ranging from 10°C to 16°C (50°F to 60°F).
- →The conditions are considered ideal for running, particularly for achieving personal bests.
What landmarks does the course pass?
- →Guadalquivir River
- →Plaza de España
- →Seville Cathedral
- →Casa de Pilatos
- →Santa Cruz neighborhood (noted for orange-scented alleyways and azulejos)
- →María Luisa Park (near the finish area)
What is the event nickname and cultural focus?
- →The event is nicknamed "My Beautiful Andalusian."
- →It is described as a celebration of culture, history, and speed.
- →The experience includes live entertainment at multiple points along the route and enthusiastic crowd support.
What makes this event suitable for personal bests?
- →The course is known as one of the fastest and flattest half marathons in Europe.
- →The minimal elevation gain (26 meters) and mild winter weather conditions support fast times.
- →The event is organized to world-class standards with professional timing.
What are the key travel and tourism highlights associated with the event?
- →Plaza de España: A grand square with a moat, music, and dance.
- →Seville Cathedral: The resting place of Christopher Columbus.
- →Santa Cruz: A medieval quarter with azulejos and orange trees.
- →Mercado Lonja del Barranco: A gourmet tapas market.
- →Flamenco shows: Authentic Andalusian cultural experiences.
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