ESRunning Territory & Spot
14 verified events (7 confirmed dates) and 39 races in Costa Blanca with course maps and elevation profiles.
Selected Events
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFinestrat, Spain
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBenidorm, Spain
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsElche, Spain
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSanta Pola, Spain
January 23, 2027 to January 24, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Howard N2GOT · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlicante, Spain
February 21, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsElche, Spain
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAlicante, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Floto · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsAlicante, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
Dates & Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Benidorm Half | Benidorm, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Elche - Alicante International Marathon | Elche, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027 | Santa Pola International Half Marathon | Santa Pola, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2027 | International Half Marathon of Alicante | Alicante, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Elche Half Marathon | Elche, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Mediterranea Tri Alicante | Alicante, Valencian Community, ES | Triathlon | 51.5 km25.75 km12.85 km |
| Date to be announced | DEKA Alicante | Alicante, Valencian Community, ES | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km1.61 km |
| Date to be announced | The Great Mediterranean Race 21K | Alicante, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Formentera Half Marathon | Formentera del Segura, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Trixábia Memorial Edu Monfort | Javea, Valencian Community, ES | Triathlon | 51.5 km25.75 km |
| Date to be announced | Botamarges | Dénia, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 64 km21 km |
Overview & Route Character
The running territory of Costa Blanca (Europe, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 14 public events and 39 individual races, including 7 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Finestrat, Benidorm, Elche, and Santa Pola. Notable events in the selection include Costa Blanca Trail, Benidorm Half, and Elche - Alicante International Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 102 km, reaching up to +6,217 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Costa Blanca includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
RunningCompass currently lists 14 verified events with 39 individual races in Costa Blanca. A total of 7 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Costa Blanca Trail, Benidorm Half, and Elche - Alicante International Marathon.
Events in Costa Blanca focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 102 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Finestrat, Benidorm, Elche, and Santa Pola.
The most selective courses in Costa Blanca climb up to +6,217 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
