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Valencia, SpainHalf marathon Fourth Sunday of October

Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich Weather & What to Wear

A flat, world-record course looping out from Avenida de los Tarongers. Late-October mornings on the Mediterranean are mild and still, but humidity and sun build quickly after 9 a.m.

The quick answer

Plan for about 58°F (14°C) at the 08:00 start, feeling like 56°F (13°C), with 78% humidity and 6 mph wind, warming to roughly 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained on 3 of the last 10 race days. Wear: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt, Running Shorts, Running Cap, Waterproof Jacket.

Feels like 56°F (13°C) at the start · finish 64°F (18°C) · rain 3 of 10 · start air from 48°F (9°C) to 67°F (19°C)

Race-day weather, 2016 to 2025

Conditions at the 08:00 start on the race's usual date each year (fourth Sunday of October). Years when the race was cancelled or moved still show that date's weather. Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 archive.

No time in mind?
PR band2025202420232022warmest2021202020192018coldest2017201640°F50°F60°F70°F

Bar: air temperature from start to finish · dot: feels-like effective temperature · ≫ windy (15+ mph) · rain · shaded: PR band 40–50°F

See the numbers
YearStart tempFeels likeFinishHumidityWindRainSky
202567°F (19°C)68°F67°F69%2 mph0.12 inOvercast
202454°F (12°C)51°F55°F91%6 mph0.95 inDrizzle
202355°F (13°C)50°F62°F53%5 mph0.11 inOvercast
202264°F (18°C)66°F71°F90%4 mph–Overcast
202154°F (12°C)51°F63°F81%7 mph–Clear
202059°F (15°C)53°F66°F62%10 mph–Mostly clear
201956°F (13°C)54°F65°F91%7 mph–Clear
201848°F (9°C)43°F53°F81%7 mph–Clear
201766°F (19°C)65°F68°F66%5 mph–Overcast
201660°F (16°C)62°F68°F99%3 mph–Overcast

Coldest start: 48°F (9°C) in 2018. Warmest: 67°F (19°C) in 2025. Wettest: 0.95 in in 2024.

How we estimate this

The time estimates apply published temperature–performance curves to this race's ten-year weather history. Performance peaks at an effective race temperature of roughly 40 to 50°F and degrades faster the warmer it gets and the slower you run (Ely et al., 2007; El Helou et al., 2012). Wind adds a cost that grows with the square of the wind speed (Pugh, 1971), split into head and tail components on point-to-point courses. Shorter races are penalised less. This is a model, not a prediction; your training and the course matter more.

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What to wear for a typical Valencia Half

Built from the 10-year average start conditions by the same engine as the live tool. Treat optional items as corral-only layers you can shed.

Upper body

  • essential

    Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Breathable running tee

  • essential

    Waterproof Jacket

    Breathable rain protection

Lower body

  • essential

    Running Shorts

    Lightweight with built-in brief

Accessories

  • essential

    Running Cap

    Keep rain out of eyes

Footwear

  • recommended

    Trail or Waterproof Shoes

    Better grip and water resistance

Race-day tips for the Valencia Half

  • •This is near-ideal racing weather. Dress as if it were 15°F warmer than the start temperature and resist the urge to add a layer.
  • •Humidity here is high. Sweat will not evaporate well, so wear the lightest, most open fabric you own and apply anti-chafe balm generously.
  • •It has rained on 3 of the last 10 race days. Pack a brimmed cap and a disposable poncho for the start, and consider a second pair of socks for the drop bag.
  • •Nothing new on race day: run your long runs in exactly what you plan to race in, including the socks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather usually like for the Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich?

Over 2016 to 2025 the start averaged 58°F (14°C) (feels like 56°F (13°C)) with 78% humidity and 6 mph wind, warming to about 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained measurably on 3 of those 10 race days. The coldest start was 48°F (9°C) in 2018; the warmest was 67°F (19°C) in 2025.

What should I wear for the Valencia Half?

For a typical 58°F (14°C) start: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt, Running Shorts, Running Cap, Waterproof Jacket. Dress for about 15°F warmer than the start temperature, since the race itself adds that much, and plan to shed anything you only need in the corral.

When is the next Valencia Half?

The Medio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is usually held on fourth Sunday of October. The next expected date is Sunday, October 24, 2027. Confirm on the official site, since dates occasionally move.

How accurate is the race-day forecast?

The live forecast on this page comes from Open-Meteo and unlocks 16 days before the race. Forecasts inside 7 days are reliable for temperature within a few degrees; rain timing firms up in the last 2 to 3 days. Until then, the 10-year history above is the best planning guide.

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