Alzira’s 2027 half marathon: date, route and registration

Plan your race pace

The 28th edition of Alzira’s half marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027, with a planned start at 9:30 a.m. The race will cover 21.097 kilometres, starting and finishing on Avinguda del Parc, beside Parc de l’Alquenència. Its semi-urban route connects the city centre with paths in Vall de la Murta, so it is neither an entirely urban circuit nor a mountain race.

The event is organised by Club Atletisme Rickysporteam Alzira. Available information says registration opened June 1, 2026, and is due to close Jan. 28, 2027, with different fees depending on when runners register and whether they choose a race-day bag. Since some listings show different amounts, it is sensible to confirm the current price and terms on the registration platform before paying.

A winter race starting and finishing in Alzira

The event reaches its 28th edition in 2027 and retains its road half-marathon format. For people in the Ribera Alta, the date makes it one of the local winter calendar’s notable races; for visitors, it offers a course that pairs the city atmosphere with an open stretch in a natural setting. The official distance is 21,097 metres, the regulation distance for a half marathon, although some listings round it to 21 kilometres.

The start is scheduled on Avinguda del Parc, 23, beside Parc de l’Alquenència, which is also expected to host the finish. The location brings together the busiest moments of race day: runners preparing, the field setting off and competitors returning to the finish. The announced start time is 9:30 a.m., but the final regulations are the reference for operational updates, including any changes to the schedule or course.

The race is organised by Club Atletisme Rickysporteam Alzira and is described as a selective course. Event information says people aged 18 and older may take part, as may participants from age 16 with written permission from a legal guardian. Minimum age and participation terms should be checked in the applicable regulations, especially before registering a minor or treating previous editions’ conditions as final.

A semi-urban course through streets and country paths

The course begins in Alzira’s urban area and then heads toward Vall de la Murta. The published description includes Camí la Solana and Camí l’Ombria, with an outbound stretch on Camí Cara-Sol and a return along Camí Tavessa de la Murta. This change of scenery is the route’s defining feature: the streets and start-line atmosphere give way to open paths, with a different sense of space and exposure to the weather.

Although some listings classify the event as a road or asphalt race, that label does not mean every metre is on an urban avenue. The event’s own description calls it a semi-urban course and mentions paths outside the town centre. The most accurate description, then, is a road half marathon with urban and rural sections; the exact surface on each stretch should be checked against the map or regulations released by the organisers.

The route may be changed at the organisers’ discretion, a common possibility in public-road races for safety, permit or course-condition reasons. The information also says the course is not adapted for wheelchair users. Anyone needing details about the width, surface or accessibility of a particular section should rely on current event documents, not a general description of the race.

Registration and announced fees

Available registration information says the period opened June 1, 2026, and ends Jan. 28, 2027. Registration is handled through the Runática platform, according to the published event details. The announced closing date does not guarantee that entries will remain available until then: capacity, availability and final terms depend on the organisers and the platform.

One event listing gives separate prices for entry without a gift and an option that includes a race-day bag. Through Sept. 30, 2026, it listed 10 euros without the gift or 19 euros with it; from Oct. 1, 2026, through Jan. 17, 2027, the prices were 10 or 22 euros, respectively. For the final period, through the stated closing date, it listed 12 euros without the gift. These amounts may change or differ from other listings, so check the total shown by the platform before confirming an entry.

The information reviewed also mentions an optional cancellation policy costing 4 euros, covering 80% of the entry fee in cases of force majeure. This should not be understood as an automatic refund: coverage depends on the policy’s specific terms. Before purchasing it, check what situations it covers, what documentation is required and which costs are excluded. Accident insurance and public-liability coverage for participants are listed among the planned services, though current regulations should clarify their scope.

Refreshments and services during the race

Published race information plans refreshment points roughly every five kilometres, with an additional station at the finish. That frequency helps explain the course logistics, but it does not necessarily specify which products will be available at each station or whether arrangements will change in 2027. The regulations or organisers’ latest race information should confirm the exact number and contents of the refreshment points.

Medical assistance and safety services during the event are also mentioned. These arrangements matter particularly on a course that leaves the urban centre and crosses paths in Vall de la Murta. The specific coverage, aid points and incident-response procedures are determined by the organisers’ plan; general information does not justify attributing services or features to the course that have not been detailed.

Previous editions included overall and local classifications, as well as trophies for top finishers in different categories. However, the 2027 event information should confirm which categories will receive awards and how local status will be verified. Services and prizes can change from one edition to the next, so previous years provide context, not a guarantee that the arrangements will be repeated exactly.

What makes the race distinctive

The combination of town and natural surroundings offers a different experience from a completely flat urban course, but it is not enough to call the event a mountain race or a trail run. The information describes a road half marathon with a semi-urban route and paths on the outer stretch. The organisers’ description of the course as selective is a reason not to assume the route will be uniform, although there is not enough published information to describe elevation changes or surfaces kilometre by kilometre.

The route through Vall de la Murta brings a visual shift from the beginning and finish in town. Instead of streets and façades throughout, the course opens onto paths in a more natural setting. That contrast can change how the effort feels: the landscape widens, exposure to wind may feel different, and the ground may vary from one section to another. The official map will be important for anticipating those transitions without speculating about the elevation profile.

The winter date adds a practical variable, but it cannot establish what the weather will be in Alzira on race day. Temperature, rain and wind will only be assessable through forecasts closer to Jan. 31. On this kind of course, checking weather information and organisers’ updates before the start is more useful than treating a seasonal forecast as certain. There is not enough information to guarantee the weather conditions on the day.

Preparing for a 21.097-kilometre half marathon

The distance calls for preparation suited to each participant’s experience and physical condition. For someone used to running, covering 21.097 kilometres means managing the pace over a sustained effort; for a first-timer, the challenge also includes getting familiar with the duration and the course conditions. Consistent training and a gradual increase in workload are generally more sensible than cramming the effort into the final weeks.

Knowing the course helps runners decide how to distribute their energy, but the available details do not provide a complete elevation profile or a thorough description of every surface. It would therefore be unwise to set a target pace based only on the fact that some of the route is urban or on its road-race label. Training can combine steady running and varied sessions adapted to each person’s fitness, while individual medical guidance should come from health professionals. A realistic plan should account for both the distance and each runner’s response to training.

It is also useful to become familiar with the equipment planned for race day and avoid wearing new shoes or clothes for the first time during the event. If organisers confirm water stations every five kilometres, that spacing can help runners plan hydration, bearing in mind that needs vary by person, temperature and intensity. Final information about the course, refreshments and schedule should take precedence over calculations based on provisional details.

What to confirm before travelling

The date, start time, distance and starting point are identified in information for the 2027 edition: Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m., 21.097 kilometres and Avinguda del Parc, 23, beside Parc de l’Alquenència. By contrast, published fees differ between listings, and some logistical details may depend on updated regulations. The registration page and organisers’ communications are the decisive references for confirming operational details.

Before travelling to Alzira, it is worth checking the final schedule, the exact bib-collection location, road closures and any course changes. The information provided does not detail these points, so they should not be assumed. The same applies to the time limit, pacers and the contents of the race-day bag: if they are not in current event documents, they cannot be treated as confirmed services.

The half marathon has a clear identity: a winter event organised by a local club, starting and finishing in Alzira and heading into the paths of Vall de la Murta. The final experience will depend both on the confirmed course and on the services and rules published by the organisers. With current official information, runners can decide whether the distance and course suit their goals and prepare for race day without confusing provisional details with final arrangements.