{"id":1425,"date":"2026-01-20T13:13:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snaprace.app\/blog\/?p=1425"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:13:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:13:48","slug":"getafe-half-marathon-2026-course-bib-collection-contenders-and-tips-for-the-fastest-race-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snaprace.app\/blog\/en\/getafe-half-marathon-2026-course-bib-collection-contenders-and-tips-for-the-fastest-race-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Getafe Half Marathon 2026: course, bib collection, contenders and tips for the fastest race in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Getafe City Half Marathon, which will hold its 26th edition on January 25, 2026<\/strong>, has established itself as the fastest half marathon in the Community of Madrid and a benchmark on the RFEA\u2019s national race calendar. With a flat, certified course and a limit of 5,000 participants, the race promises high \u044d\u043c\u043etion, international stars, and the chance to set a new personal best. In this article you\u2019ll find all the details on schedules, course, elite athletes, prize money, and training tips to fly in Getafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date, schedule, and key facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 26th Getafe City Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, January 25, 2026<\/strong> at 10:30<\/strong>. The start and finish lines will be located on Avenida Juan de Borb\u00f3n<\/em>, next to the Juan de la Cierva Stadium. The organizers have set a limit of 5,000 bibs<\/strong> and a maximum time of 2 h 30 m to complete the 21,097 meters, making it a race suitable for both elite athletes and recreational runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration opened on September 15 and will remain available until January 22 or until bibs sell out. The entry fee varies by date: \u20ac23<\/strong> from September 15 to 30, \u20ac26<\/strong> from October 1 to November 30, and \u20ac29<\/strong> from December 1 to January 22. In addition to the chip and bib number, each participant receives a technical race shirt, a finisher medal, pacers for different target times, a bag drop service, and access to a runner\u2019s expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bib pickup<\/a> will take place at the Juan de la Cierva sports pavilion (Av. de las Ciudades s\/n, Getafe). Bibs can be collected on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 to 20:00. On Sunday, January 25, bibs will only be issued to runners from outside the Community of Madrid (8:15\u201310:00). To collect your bib, you must present your registration confirmation or your ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The runner\u2019s bag<\/em> includes an exclusive shirt for the 26th edition, the finisher medal, and refreshments provided by AhorraMas. There will be liquid aid stations at kilometers 5, 10, and 15, as well as at the finish, ensuring that all runners can hydrate throughout the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certified course and what\u2019s new<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getafe boasts one of the fastest courses in Spain. The city course<\/a>, certified by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) and World Athletics, consists of a single 21.097 km loop. The start and finish are on Avenida Juan de Borb\u00f3n, and much of the route runs along wide, flat avenues that favor steady pacing and personal bests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead to 2026, the organizers have introduced small changes to make it even faster: runners will pass through the Los Molinos<\/em> neighborhood and Avenida Mar\u00eda Zambrano before entering the Juan de la Cierva sports complex via its main access. The update aims to smooth out a few turns and lengthen the straights, while also reducing congestion in the final kilometers. According to Al Cabo de la Calle<\/a>, these improvements could save elite athletes around one second per kilometer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure safety and course quality, traffic will be closed and there will be electronic timing checkpoints at the start, km 5, km 10, km 15, and the finish. The route will be clearly marked and will feature entertainment, medical support, and pacers for different goal times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorites and international elite field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Getafe Half Marathon attracts world-class athletes every year in search of a fast time. For the 2026 edition, the Kenyan runners Peter Wanjiru Kariuki<\/strong> and Kelvin Kiptoo Murkeu<\/strong> are expected, along with the Moroccans Hamza Omari<\/strong> and Zakariya Elboubekraoui<\/strong>, and Argentina\u2019s Mar\u00eda Luz Tesuri<\/strong>. Local representation will include Luc\u00eda Morales Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, national 10 km runner-up, who is aiming to break 1h 13m in her Getafe debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The battle for the cash prizes\u2014\u20ac800<\/strong> for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s winners, \u20ac600 for second place, \u20ac400 for third, \u20ac200 for fourth, and \u20ac100 for fifth\u2014should produce an aggressive pace. There are also performance bonuses for times under 1h 00 (\u20ac1,500), 1h 01 (\u20ac800), 1h 02 (\u20ac500), 1h 03 (\u20ac300), and 1h 04 (\u20ac200) in the men\u2019s race, and for times under 1h 08:30, 1h 10:00, 1h 11:30, 1h 13:00, and 1h 15:00 in the women\u2019s race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the overall standings, the race offers trophies for the top three finishers in each age category\u2014Senior, M35, M40, M45, M50, M55, M60, and M65\u2014and for wheelchair athletes. There will also be a special award for the first male and first female runners registered as residents of Getafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to see and do in Getafe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spending the half marathon weekend is an excellent opportunity to explore the Community of Madrid. The city of Getafe is less than 20 km from the capital, so after the race you can visit Madrid\u2019s historic center and iconic spots such as Gran V\u00eda, the Royal Palace, or Retiro Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer cultural day trips, Aranjuez and its Royal Palace (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are about 40 km away; the Monastery of El Escorial is less than an hour by car; and Toledo offers a journey back in time with its medieval streets and synagogues. For a family-friendly plan, Warner Madrid theme park is just a few kilometers away and is a great option to combine running and fun. A detailed guide to these activities can be found on Finishers.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These visits will turn your Getafe experience into a complete weekend of sport and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training tips for the Getafe Half Marathon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the race is flat and fast, it requires specific preparation. We recommend dedicating at least 12 weeks<\/strong> to training, combining long runs, race-pace intervals, and strength sessions. Start with an aerobic base of 6\u20138 km four times per week and progressively increase the volume until you reach long runs of 18\u201320 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n