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Valencia Marathon Set for Sunday as City Implements Closures and Enforces Cut-Offs

The 45th edition brings 36,000 runners from 150 countries with a 510‑officer security plan plus broad transit changes.

Overview

  • Wave starts begin at 8:15 a.m. with nine corrals, and the course is scheduled to close around 3:10 p.m.
  • Street closures started Friday at 22:00 around the start area, with race‑day changes across 32 EMT bus lines and tram interruptions on Lines 4 and 6, delayed start on Line 8, and limited morning service on Line 10.
  • The city has deployed about 510 local police officers, and residents can track disruptions via @transitvalencia on X, the App Valencia, and updated navigation apps.
  • Race rules set a 5:30:00 maximum finish time, and any runner reaching km 25 after 12:57 must withdraw and board the sweep vehicle.
  • The elite field presented at Expo 42K features Sisay Lemma, John Korir, Amanal Petros, Amane Beriso, Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei.