El Puerto Half Marathon 2027

Winter sun, the light of the Bay of Cádiz and streets closed to traffic for thousands of runners: the El Puerto Half Marathon opens the race calendar in El Puerto de Santa María, with a fast road course, pacers and a big expo on race weekend. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-01-31. - Start: 09:00 at El Paseo shopping centre, El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz). - Finish: same place. - Distance: 21.097 km, on road with closed traffic. - Edition: 3rd. - Time limit: 2 h 30 min, with cut-offs at km 5, 10 and 15. - Minimum age: 18. - Organiser: Runnink, with El Puerto de Santa María Town Council and Cádiz Provincial Council. Why it is special: - It is one of the first races of the season, perfect for starting the year with a goal. - It is run in El Puerto de Santa María, by the Bay of Cádiz, with mild weather in mid-winter. - There are pacers for 1h30, 1h45 and 2h00. - There are up to 4,000 bibs across both races and a great start atmosphere. Course: An urban course of 21.097 km starting and finishing at El Paseo shopping centre. There are aid stations at km 5, 10, 15 and 18 and at the finish, with water, fruit and isotonic drinks. The courses are on the official website. Timetable: Both races start at 09:00. When registering you give your estimated time and are assigned a start corral by bib colour: corral 1 (1h00-1h25), 2 (1h26-1h45), 3 (1h46-1h59) and 4 (2h00-2h30). Registration and prices: Registration is online on Runnink until 23:59 on 2027-01-17 or until 4,000 entries are reached. From €20 to €30 by tier (€20 until 31 July 2026 or entry 1,000, €25 until 31 October or entry 2,000 and €30 until closing). A €0.60 booking fee is added. Bib pickup: At the expo (Runner's Fair) at El Paseo shopping centre, on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 January from 10:00 to 20:00. Bring ID and your registration email. Bibs are not handed out on race day, except with the optional Dorsal Race Day service (€9), from 07:00 to 08:00. Services: - Commemorative technical t-shirt (vest or short sleeve). - Finisher medal with optional time engraving. - Aid stations on course and at the finish. - Cloakroom at the start and finish. - Showers at El Juncal football ground. - Live results. - Pacers. Getting there: El Puerto de Santa María is on the Bay of Cádiz, well connected by rail and road with Cádiz, Jerez and Seville. El Paseo shopping centre has parking. If you are coming from elsewhere, make a weekend of it and enjoy the local seafood, the sherry wineries and the beaches nearby. Tips: Register early: the price rises in tiers and the vest can only be chosen until 6 October. Follow the pacers to control your pace. Bib change: A name change or change of holder can be made until 2027-01-01: free if you bought the €4 insurance with your entry (which also allows a refund), or for a €6 management fee. After that, entries are final. Alternatives to get a bib: Register before the 4,000 bibs run out and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. There are no official waiting lists. Until 2027-01-01, a bib exchange on Bibready helps you find a replacement and process the name change. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-01-31 at 09:00. - What is the distance? 21.097 km. - Where does it start? At El Paseo shopping centre. - Are there pacers? Yes. - Can I change the name? Yes, until 2027-01-01.