Navalmoral de la Mata Half Marathon 2026: course and fees

Plan your race pace

The Navalmoral de la Mata Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026, with the start scheduled for 11 a.m. near the Antonio Jara Sports Pavilion. The event includes two asphalt road races: a 21.097-kilometer half marathon and a 10-kilometer race, both starting and finishing in Navalmoral de la Mata, in Cáceres province.

The course combines urban and interurban sections and passes through the municipality of Millanes. Organizers plan water stations at kilometers 5, 9, 13 and 18, while registration fees increase in stages through Dec. 8. Individual entry ranges from 18.55 to 22.55 euros, with a special rate for teams that meet the race’s stated conditions.

A race day with two distances in Navalmoral

The 2026 event brings together the Navalmoral de la Mata Half Marathon and 10K, two road races that share an event hub and much of the same logistics. The longer distance covers 21.097 kilometers, the official half-marathon distance; the shorter race covers 10,000 meters. The latter offers a way to take part without tackling the volume of the main event.

The start and finish will be near the Antonio Jara Sports Pavilion, on Pedro de Valdivia Street. The asphalt course includes urban and interurban sections and also passes through Millanes. The available information describes the route as low to moderate in difficulty, although distance, individual pace and conditions on race day will shape how each kilometer feels.

The event is organized by Club Deportivo Navalmaratón, with technical support from the city councils of Navalmoral de la Mata and Millanes, and authorization from the Extremadura Athletics Federation. The race is also part of the Extremadura Grand Races Circuit within the Extremadura Government’s Sports and Nature Circuit. That inclusion places the event on the regional calendar, but does not change the preparation decisions each participant should make based on experience.

Date, start and location

The announced date for this edition is Dec. 13, 2026. The start is scheduled for 11 a.m., according to the information published for the event, with the Antonio Jara sports pavilion as the main reference point. Since the start and finish are both located there, runners and supporters can use the same place to orient themselves, though it is sensible to check for any organizer updates about access or last-minute changes before traveling.

Navalmoral de la Mata is in Cáceres province, in Extremadura. Millanes is relevant to this race because the route does not stay within Navalmoral’s urban area: the course information says it passes through the municipality. This is therefore a route with both urban and interurban sections, not a course limited to the town center.

The information provided does not include a complete course map or the precise distance of each turn or section. It also does not specify the 2026 bib pickup process and hours. Those practical details may appear in later organizer announcements and should be checked closer to race day, along with parking, road closures and services near the start. Schedules from previous editions should not be assumed to apply.

Course details and water stations

The race follows a marked asphalt course through urban and interurban roads that will be closed to traffic during the event, according to the available information. The route description characterizes it as low to moderate in difficulty. That offers a general reference, but does not mean the course is flat or predict the effort by itself: over 21 kilometers, pacing and the ability to sustain it matter more than a difficulty label.

Planned water stations are at kilometers 5, 9, 13 and 18. At kilometer 13, the station is located as the course passes through Millanes. The gaps between stations are not uniform, so each runner can consider how to fit hydration into their usual approach without assuming there will be additional services at unconfirmed locations.

Marked kilometer points help runners monitor their pace and track progress, especially in a race where the early miles may tempt participants to start faster than is wise. In the 10K, the focus is often on sustaining effort over a shorter event; in the half marathon, conserving energy for the second half is central. These are general racing principles, not specific guidance about an elevation profile that is not detailed in the information provided.

Registration and 2026 fees

Registration is online through the Chipserena platform for both the 10K and half-marathon distance. The announced individual fee is 18.55 euros through Sept. 30, 2026, including 0.55 euros in service charges. From then through Nov. 30, the listed price rises to 20.55 euros; from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8, it increases to 22.55 euros.

The race information lists a fee of 15 euros per runner for teams of 10 or more participants that complete a joint registration before Nov. 15, 2026. This is separate from individual pricing and depends on group size, date and registration method. The source does not clarify whether this amount includes service charges, so it is worth checking the final amount displayed by the platform before completing payment.

The final pricing period ends Dec. 8, five days before race day. The information reviewed does not confirm whether late registration will be available, whether there is a bib limit or whether runners can switch distances. Availability and final terms should be checked on the registration system, where participants complete their entry and payment. No explicit official website link for the event has been provided.

What participation includes

The published information includes a race T-shirt and a bag with gifts. Participants who complete either distance will receive a commemorative medal, along with a bag containing solid and liquid refreshments at the finish. These are listed as race-day items, but the T-shirt design, exact bag contents and available food options are not specified.

Physiotherapy and podiatry services for athletes are also announced at the finish area. The information does not detail the scope, hours or access arrangements for these services, so they should not be taken as a clinical service or guaranteed consultation. Their availability is described as a service near the finish, with no further terms published in the information reviewed.

The combination of a medal, T-shirt and finish-line refreshments is part of the experience many runners value after a race. However, the usefulness of each item depends on personal needs and how the effort is managed. Those traveling from out of town may also want to confirm through organizer channels whether changing rooms, showers or bag storage will be available; the reference information does not confirm these details for 2026.

A race with local significance

The event carries the name Valeriano Lombardía Andrés Memorial, connecting the competition with local sporting memory. The half marathon and 10K are not simply two distances offered on the same day: they share an identity built around Navalmoral and the area’s sporting community. The event’s continuity and place in the regional circuit contribute to its recognized role on Extremadura’s running calendar.

Previous editions show that the race has undergone changes and cancellations. An edition scheduled years ago was canceled for organizational reasons, and dates and edition numbers have differed in other years. That history is a reason to distinguish each year’s information carefully: past edition schedules, conditions and services should not automatically be carried over to 2026.

For the edition announced for December 2026, the key details are the date of the 13th, the scheduled 11 a.m. start, two distances, a route through Navalmoral and Millanes, and the listed water stations. Other practical details, such as bib pickup, the final course map and access instructions, are not confirmed in the available information. Separating published details from pending information makes planning clearer and avoids treating a forecast as a certainty.

Choosing between the 10K and half marathon

The two events place different demands on runners. The 10K may suit those who prefer a shorter race or want to run at a sustained pace for less time; the 21.097-kilometer half marathon requires managing effort over a considerably longer distance. The choice should be based on recent experience and available preparation, not solely on the ambition to complete the longer distance.

Both races share a start and finish location, which simplifies navigation, but that does not mean their courses are identical in every detail. The general information describes the event as an asphalt course with urban and interurban sections and identifies the half-marathon water stations. It does not provide separate maps or specify water points for the 10K. The precise layout of each course should therefore be confirmed with organizers when published.

The winter date also shapes the experience: Dec. 13 may bring different conditions from a spring or fall race, but no weather forecast is available for race day. Clothing, warmup and pacing depend on the actual temperature and each runner. Weather information will only be useful closer to the event; a forecast made months in advance cannot reliably predict race-day conditions.

Navalmoral and race day

The route through Navalmoral de la Mata and Millanes gives the course a different character from a closed loop on a single avenue or in one park. It brings participants through two local communities and combines town streets with interurban sections. The setting is part of the race’s identity, although the information provided does not include a detailed map that would allow specific streets to be described beyond the start and finish location.

The start near the Antonio Jara Pavilion will concentrate runners and supporters in one area. Driving access may be affected by road closures associated with the event, since the course is described as closed to traffic. The reviewed information does not specify schedules, detours or designated parking areas, so it is not possible to confirm the best arrival routes or which parking facilities will be available.

The regional calendar provides context, but a race’s practical appeal also depends on concrete details: finding the start, knowing where water is available and understanding what the entry fee includes. For 2026, much of this information is established; other logistics, such as bib pickup, still require confirmation from organizers. Checking announcements closer to race day will fill in those details without confusing them with information from earlier editions.

A December race with its essential details in place

The 2026 edition is confirmed for Dec. 13 and offers a half marathon and 10-kilometer road race on asphalt. Starting and finishing near the Antonio Jara Sports Pavilion, the route combines urban and interurban sections and reaches Millanes. The announced water points at kilometers 5, 9, 13 and 18 offer a concrete reference for the longer race.

Published fees rise in stages to 22.55 euros during the final registration period, while teams of 10 or more may qualify for a 15-euro-per-runner rate if they meet the stated deadline. A T-shirt, race bag, finisher medal and refreshments at the finish are among the planned items. A complete picture of the race combines confirmed details with logistics that still need clarification; keeping that distinction clear helps runners and supporters plan around the information currently available.