Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 50.6 – 61.6°F | 47° Ideal | 65 – 83% | 7 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 50.5 – 62.1°F | 47° Ideal | 62 – 83% | 7 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 49.6 – 63°F | 48° Ideal | 64 – 85% | 8 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 10:00 AM | 59.1 – 59.1°F | 45° Ideal | 60 – 60% | 8 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 61.8 – 61.8°F | 47° Ideal | 59 – 59% | 8 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 65 – 65°F | 50° Nice | 59 – 59% | 7 mph W | Partly cloudy |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 127 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -0.5% |
| 2 | +0.1% |
| 3 | +0.0% |
| 4 | +0.2% |
| 5 | +0.1% |
| 6 | -0.1% |
| 7 | +0.2% |
| 8 | +0.2% |
| 9 | -0.2% |
| 10 | -0.1% |
| 11 | -0.1% |
| 12 | -0.1% |
| 13 | -0.1% |
| 14 | +0.2% |
| 15 | +0.3% |
| 16 | +0.0% |
| 17 | +0.3% |
| 18 | -0.0% |
| 19 | +0.2% |
| 20 | +0.1% |
| 21 | +0.3% |
| 22 | +0.2% |
| 23 | -0.3% |
| 24 | +0.0% |
| 25 | -0.4% |
| 26 | -0.3% |
| 27 | -0.8% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 5 years: median 55°F with a 50°F dew point and 9 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63°F | 51°F | 10 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2024 | 58°F | 44°F | 7 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2022 | 55°F | 52°F | 6 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2021 | 52°F | 33°F | 18 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2019 | 54°F | 50°F | 9 mph | — | Drizzle |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Valencia Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Valencia Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
Valencia has become one of the top marathon destinations in Europe thanks to its dead-flat course and typically perfect December running weather. 60 meters of gain on a course designed for fast times.
If you're targeting a PR in Europe, Valencia and Berlin are the two obvious choices. Our splits help you manage the second half on a course where the only thing slowing you down is your own fatigue.
Valencia Marathon FAQ
When is the next Valencia Marathon?›
The next Valencia Marathon is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
How long is the Valencia Marathon?›
The Valencia Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Valencia, Spain.
How much elevation gain does the Valencia Marathon have?›
The Valencia Marathon has about 196 ft (60 m) of climbing and 200 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 0.79%.
Is the Valencia Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Valencia Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net -1 m). With 196 ft of total climbing along the way, it's a fast, flat course.
How hard is the Valencia Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Valencia Marathon 29/100 (Moderate) — #28 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:20 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Valencia Marathon?›
Over the past 5 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 55°F with a 50°F dew point and 9 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.