# Athletic marathon and half marathon events in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athletic-marathon-and-half-marathon-events-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-18T15:04:11.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Recent athletic events in Spain have seen significant participation and course modifications. In Soria, the 41st Ciudad de Soria Half Marathon recorded 1,200 registrants and 525 finishers, utilizing a new course designed to reduce urban disruption.

Following this, the 20th Quijote Marathon in Ciudad Real reported record-breaking turnout with approximately 1,670 to 1,700 participants. This event included the 30th Castilla-La Mancha Absolute and Master Marathon Championship and featured a modified, flatter, and wider circuit approved by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation to improve competitive times.

The 30th edition of the Quijote Maratón in Ciudad Real attracted approximately 1,700 runners across three distances: the marathon, half marathon, and 10,000 meters. This year's event utilized a redesigned, more urban route intended to facilitate faster times and increase city visibility.

In the women's marathon, Gemma Arenas secured her tenth victory in the competition, setting a new personal record with a time of 2:41:59. Mayte Tapiador and Ana Belén Muñoz finished in second and third place. In the men's marathon, Juan Vidal claimed first place with a time of 2:28:05. Other winners included Ethiopian athletes Haillu Adere and Tefere Leta in the half marathon, while Pablo Sosa and Violeta López won the 10,000-meter race. The event also included a mini-race involving 2,500 schoolchildren.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Ciudad Real hosts 30th Quijote Maratón with 1,700 runners

The 30th Quijote Maratón in Ciudad Real drew 1,700 runners. Gemma Arenas won her tenth title with a personal best, while Juan Vidal took first place in the men's marathon.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciudad-real-hosts-30th-quijote-maratn-with-1700-runners

### 2026-10-16: Ciudad Real hosts 20th Quijote Marathon with record participation

The 20th Quijote Marathon in Ciudad Real, Spain, expects a record 1,700 participants across multiple race categories, featuring a new, flatter course designed for better performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ciudad-real-hosts-20th-quijote-marathon-with-record-participation

### 2026-09-25: Athletic milestones marked by record Soria race and Mexico City marathon anniversary

The Ciudad de Soria Half Marathon set new participation records in Spain, while Mexico City celebrates the 43rd anniversary of its iconic marathon founded by Sandalio Sainz de la Maza.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletic-milestones-marked-by-record-soria-race-and-mexico-city-marathon-anniversary

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