Overview
- John Korir won the men’s race in 2:02:24, the third-fastest time of 2025, after record-pace ambitions faded with slower early splits.
- Joyciline Jepkosgei took the women’s title in 2:14:00, setting a Valencia course record and the year’s world-leading mark, with Peres Jepchirchir second in 2:14:43.
- Organizers counted 36,000 registered runners and a record 30,777 finishers, with nine wave starts and participants from 150 countries.
- Spain’s Ester Navarrete set a personal best of 2:24:31 to meet the qualifying standard for the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
- Officials highlighted tourism and sustainability credentials, including Green Sport Flag and World Athletics recognition verified by Bureau Veritas, as patron Juan Roig said demand could reach 60,000 entries but cannot be accommodated.