Run Valencia 2026
— Secure Your Spot
Full Marathon · Dec 6 | Half Marathon · Oct 25 | Valencia, Spain
YOUR RUN, YOUR CAUSE
Make your efforts stand for something
With Aid Pioneers, you can combine your passion for running with tangible impact for people caught in crisis and hardship.
We’re able to create this impact by leveraging the power of a vast network, multiplying the value of every contribution made to our projects. With us, your fundraising efforts becomes more than a charitable gesture – they become an investment in the future of vulnerable communities.
Supporting children's education in communities affected by ongoing conflict and instability.
Life-saving medical supplies for frontline hospitals and communities under crisis.
📍 Sign-up deadline: Half Marathon Sep 12 · Full Marathon Sep 28
How it works
1/ Apply
2-min form, free.
Deadline Sep 12 (Half) / Sep 28 (Full)
2/ Get Confirmed
We'll contact you with next steps.
3/ Pick your Cause
Choose from our project database or suggest your own.
4/ Fundraise & Train
We support you every step; you get your personal page
5/ Race day & Impact
Run Valencia and receive updates afterwards of your fundraising efforts.
One of the world's fastest courses
Valencia consistently produces world records. Here's why runners choose it.
Weather
The
Top 3
Fastest city courses globally due to the flat path
30k+
Runners at the event
“I am running 26.2 miles with Aid Pioneers because I am inspired by the organization's life-saving impact. – Morgan Waterman.
Our Marathon Collaboration
Guaranteed entry to one of the world's most sought-after marathon events.
Choose any cause from our project database — or suggest your own. Your race, your mission.
Branded running shirt for training, race day, and social media — wear your cause.
Customised page with donation bar, your story, and PayPal / Apple Pay / bank transfer support.
Connect with other Aid Pioneers runners in Germany and the US — online and at events.
After the race, see exactly where your fundraising went — real stories, real data.
What you get as an Aid Pioneers runner
Ready to secure your spot?
Applications close Sep 12 (Half) and Sep 28 (Full). Spots are limited.
FAQ
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No — applying is free. Once accepted, you commit to a fundraising goal that we agree on together. We support you in reaching it.
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Fundraising goals are set individually based on your network and ambition. We discuss this with you after your application is reviewed.
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Yes — you can apply for one or both races. Each has its own application deadline, so apply early.
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Yes. You can select from our existing project database or suggest a project that isn't listed yet.
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Our marathon coordinator will contact you within a few days to discuss next steps, confirm your spot, and kick off onboarding.
Open questions?
Reach out to our marathon coordinator Lilly anytime by sending an email. We're here to answer any questions you may have!
Discover past fundraisers
Berlin Half Marathon:
Triple the Power
Project Fortuna for Ukraine
Looking for a different race?
We also offer running spots for other full and half marathons across Europe in 2026. Run for impact in a city of your choice - spots are limited!
