Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich

What Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich does

Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is the flagship 42-kilometer international marathon event held annually in Valencia, Spain, organized by the S.D. Correcaminos athletics club under the Valencia Ciudad del Running (VCRunning) brand. The event serves both amateur recreational runners and professional/elite athletes, attracting an international field through a global self-serve ticketing platform (tickets.valenciaciudaddelrunning.com), an Official Tour Operators program, and travel partnerships including a Renfe railway discount for inbound participants. The portfolio extends beyond the flagship 42K to include the Medio Maratón Valencia 21K, the SuperHalfs international series affiliation, the Circuito Plátano Canarias national league, parallel community events, a volunteer program, and social commitment initiatives (Comparte Maratón Valencia and Entidad Solidaria).

The product surface is operational rather than technology-native. Digital services are delivered through the Área Runner portal (registrations, bibs, timing chips, results lookups), the Calculadora de Ritmos pace calculator, and the Clasificaciones results system integrated with third-party timing provider COROS. No proprietary AI, ML, or platform technology is described; the underlying 'stack' is essentially a branded event operations and content ecosystem layered on standard web and ticketing infrastructure. Recent additions such as the 40th anniversary virtual exhibition and documentary 'La Gran Carrera' extend the brand into content, but do not constitute a technology platform.

The business model is a hybrid of event registration revenue, multi-tier sponsorship rights, and ancillary travel/services revenue. Title-level sponsorship from Zurich and principal collaboration from Fundación Trinidad Alfonso anchor the sponsor stack, complemented by an institutional relationship with Ajuntament de Valencia, New Balance as official sports brand, and a broad roster of corporate sponsors (CaixaBank, Coca-Cola, Movistar, MSC, Hyundai, Vithas, GO2 by Global Omnium, and others). The organization operates as a private sports event entity under Valencia Ciudad del Running, with no public listing, venture capital, or private equity ownership indicated in the source data.

Name

Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich

Legal name

Valencia Ciudad del Running

Website

https://maratonvalencia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich is an annual international 42K marathon held in Valencia, Spain, organized by S.D. Correcaminos under the Valencia Ciudad del Running brand, serving amateur and elite runners worldwide through a sponsorship-backed event portfolio that includes a 21K half marathon, travel packages, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marathon Event Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Road Running Events (Marathons, Half Marathons, 10K/5K) (MPAKAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mass Participation Race Organizers (Runs, Triathlons, Cycling) (MPAKADAD)

Keywords

• Marathon event services
• Race organization
• Running event management
• Athletic competitions
• Sports tourism events

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The organization stages and operates the annual Maratón Valencia 42K and Medio Maratón Valencia 21K, international-standard road races held in Valencia, Spain. It sells race registrations through an official online ticketing platform, offers supplementary runner services (Área Runner, pace calculator, official classifications), and bundles the race experience with travel packages via Official Tour Operators. Additional programs include volunteer coordination, social commitment initiatives (Comparte Maratón, Entidad Solidaria), and a calendar of supporting running events under the Valencia Ciudad del Running brand.

Product overview

Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich operates Valencia's premier running event portfolio through Valencia Ciudad del Running. The core offerings are the 42K Valencia Marathon (scheduled December 6, 2026) and the 21K Valencia Half Marathon, supported by digital services via the Área Runner portal for race registrations and timing. Additional products include the Calculadora de Ritmos pace calculator tool, Clasificaciones race results system integrated with COROS timing, and Organiza tu Viaje travel services. The portfolio also includes parallel events, social programs (Comparte Maratón community support and Entidad Solidaria charity initiative), volunteer management, and the SuperHalfs international series affiliation. The company runs the official S.D. Correcaminos athletics club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maratón Valencia 42K The flagship 42-kilometer marathon race organized by S.D. Correcaminos under the Valencia Ciudad del Running brand, targeting amateur and elite international runners with official classifications, live timing, and travel package options.
• Medio Maratón Valencia 21K The companion half marathon event to the Maratón Valencia, offering a 21K road race with official classifications, registration, and runner services.
• Official Tour Operator Race Travel Packages Bundled travel packages sold by Official Tour Operators that include race entry, accommodation, and supporting services for runners, primarily targeting international participants.
• Área Runner Services Portal Paid runner services portal providing race registrations, bib numbers, timing chips, results lookups, and additional race-day services for marathon and half marathon participants.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZurichcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Zurich is the main title sponsor (Patrocinador principal) of the Maratón Valencia, lending its name to the event title 'Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich'. This is a flagship sponsorship relationship providing major financial and brand support to the marathon event.
• Fundación Trinidad AlfonsocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFundación Trinidad Alfonso (Trinidad Alfonso Foundation) is the principal collaborator (Colaborador principal) of the marathon, backing the event under its 'Cultura del Esfuerzo' (Culture of Effort) initiative. The foundation also co-names the event as 'Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso'.
• Ajuntament de Valencia (Valencia City Council)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Valencia (Ajuntament de Valencia) serves as the institutional sponsor (Patrocinador institucional) of the marathon, providing municipal support and legitimacy for the event as a key sports and tourism initiative for the city.
• S.D. CorrecaminoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerS.D. Correcaminos is the athletics club that organizes the Maratón Valencia. It is credited as the 'Organiza' (Organizer) entity on all event materials, making it the core operational partner responsible for the execution of the marathon.
• New BalancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Balance is the official sports brand (Marca deportiva) of the Valencia Marathon, providing athletic apparel and equipment sponsorship. The partnership positions New Balance as the preferred athletic gear partner for runners and the event.
• GO2 by Global OmniumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGO2 by Global Omnium is the Green Sponsor of both the Half Marathon and Marathon Valencia for the third consecutive year. This sustainability-focused partnership underscores the event's environmental commitment, with GO2 providing green/sustainability services and credentials.
• CaixaBankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaixaBank appears as a sponsor in the logos section of the event website, indicating financial or marketing support for the marathon event.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section of the website.
• MovistarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMovistar (Telefónica) is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section of the website.
• VithasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVithas is the medical services partner of the marathon, providing medical advice content (Consejos médicos) for runners on the event website and likely on-site medical support during the race.
• RenfeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenfe (Spanish national railway) partners with the marathon to offer travel discounts for runners attending the event, facilitating accessible transportation to Valencia.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMSC is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• Feria ValenciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeria Valencia (Valencia Fair) is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon, contributing to the event's commercial and exhibition ecosystem.
• Central Lechera (CLA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral Lechera Asturiana (CLA) is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• Cárnicas SerranominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCárnicas Serrano is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• HyundaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHyundai is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• Patatas MeléndezminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatatas Meléndez is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• MideaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMidea is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• ColaCaominorGTM or Marketing PartnerColaCao is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• EnervitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnervit is listed as a sponsor of the Valencia Marathon event, appearing in the official sponsors logo section.
• Welcome To ValenciaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWelcome To Valencia is a travel service partner that organizes travel packages for marathon participants, integrated into the event website and accessible via the official travel and organization section.
• Valencia CA (Valencia Club de Fútbol)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Maratón Valencia announced an exceptional sponsorship of Valencia CA football club in July 2026 to support the club's financial stability. This cross-sport partnership reflects the marathon's social commitment and community engagement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barcelona Marathon (Maresme – organizers): Closest Spanish peer — another major Spanish road marathon with Zurich naming, comparable distance-event portfolio, and a similar Spanish and international registration base competing with Valencia for elite and amateur runners.
• TCS New York City Marathon: World Marathon Major and a directly comparable mass-participation international road marathon. Competes for elite fields, global broadcast reach, and headline sponsor attention with Valencia.
• Berlin Marathon (SCC EVENTS / Berlin Marathon GmbH): One of the six World Marathon Majors and the most direct speed-course comparable to Valencia. Both are internationally renowned road marathons that attract elite athletes chasing fast times and international amateur runners seeking PRS, organized by a dedicated event operator.
• London Marathon (London Marathon Events): Another World Marathon Major that competes directly with Valencia for international elite and amateur participation, title sponsors, and broadcast attention. Operates a similarly large mass-participation road marathon plus adjacent distance events.
• Madrid Marathon (MAPOMA / EDDAS): Spain's other flagship road marathon. Directly comparable as a top-tier Spanish road marathon competing for the same domestic and international registration pool and Spanish corporate sponsors.
• Tokyo Marathon: World Marathon Major and a comparable international mass-participation marathon. Overlaps with Valencia in the Asian/European amateur runner market and competes for global sponsor brand visibility.
• Seville Marathon (Ayto. de Sevilla / Dorsalchip): Another Spanish road marathon widely regarded as a fast, flat course. Directly competes with Valencia for the same speed-course-seeking international runner pool and Spanish municipal support.
• Zurich Marathon (organised by runningshop.ch / Cityrunning): European road marathon sharing a named title sponsor with Valencia (Zurich) and operating a similar distance-event portfolio. Highly comparable as a European road marathon of comparable scale competing for international runners and European sponsor budgets.
• Chicago Marathon (Bank of America Chicago Marathon): World Marathon Major known for a fast course and elite fields. Directly comparable to Valencia on the elite-athlete / fast-course positioning and competes for the same pool of global marathon tourists.

Others

• World Athletics (formerly IAAF): Governing body for elite road running, including road race labels and elite athlete accreditation that underpin Valencia's elite-field positioning. Relevant as an ecosystem counterpart rather than a commercial peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maratonvalencia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MaratonValencia
• Facebookfacebook.com/maratonvalencia
• Instagraminstagram.com/maratonvalencia
• TikToktiktok.com/@maratonvalencia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maratonvalencia

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