Elche-Alicante Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, steady finish
Runners will face a consistent 58°F at the start, gradually warming to 62°F by the finish. Wind will be a factor with a headwind from miles 4-5 and 9-10, while tailwinds will aid runners during miles 2-3, 7-8, and 11-21. With humidity at 69%, pacing adjustments may be necessary to maintain comfort and energy throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Elche-Alicante Marathon is a point-to-point 42.195-kilometer race that starts at the Palacio de Altamira in Elche and finishes at Pier 12 in the Port of Alicante. The course runs through Elche's historic center and El Palmeral before following a mostly flat, net-downhill route along the Mediterranean coast into Alicante, finishing near the Explanada de España and Postiguet beach. The race is certified by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation and is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The inaugural 2025 edition drew about 4,000 runners from more than 50 countries.
