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 are 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 healthcare and educational institutions in communities affected by ongoing energy contraints due to lack of infrastructure and volatile fuel prices.
Life-saving medical supplies for frontline hospitals and communities under crisis and hardship.
📍 Sign-up deadline: Half Marathon Aug 28 · Full Marathon May 01
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.
“I am running 26.2 miles with Aid Pioneers because I am inspired by the organization's life-saving impact.”
— MORGAN WATERMAN, RAN BIG SUR MARATHON AND RAISED MORE THAN 3000 EUR!
One of the world's fastest courses
Valencia consistently produces world records. Here's why runners choose it.
Top 3
Fastest city courses globally due to the flat path
30k+
Runners at the event and joining from 50+ nations across the world
Sunny
Chances for a sunny run are high! Valencia averages 300 days of sunshine a year
What you get as an Aid Pioneers runner
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 a personal message and donation progress to easily share with friends and family.
Join the vibrant Aid Pioneers runner community to share experiences, offer support, and foster motivation.
After the race, see exactly where your fundraising went and how it made a difference.
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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No restrictions at all!
Run a half, a full, or sign up for multiple races across different cities. Many of our runners race with us more than once and every event is a new chance to push yourself and raise money for something that matters. -
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!
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!
