Media Maraton Vitoria-Gasteiz 2026

December in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The northern cold on your skin, the energy of thousands of runners in the air and a city that has been celebrating one of the Basque Country's most veteran and beloved running events since 1980. The 48th Media Maratón de Vitoria-Gasteiz is not just a race — it's a tradition. An unmissable date for those who know that the greatest races are measured not only in kilometres, but in history, soul and community.VITORIA-GASTEIZ: EUROPE'S GREEN CAPITALVitoria-Gasteiz is a city that wins over everyone who discovers it. Capital of the Basque Country, named European Green Capital in 2012, it is a compact, elegant and deeply human city. Its medieval old town, the Cathedral of Santa María, the Parque de la Florida, the legendary pintxo bars of the Casco Viejo... Vitoria has the perfect scale for a race: grand in spirit, intimate in layout. And on 20 December 2026, its streets will be yours.AN URBAN COURSE STEEPED IN TRADITIONThe race starts at Portal de Lasarte at 10:30h, with up to 4,500 runners taking to the streets at the same time — a sight only the great races can offer. The course, 100% on asphalt and certified by the RFEA, winds through the city's most iconic neighbourhoods and avenues all the way to the finish at Plaza de Amadeo García Salazar. Liquid hydration at km 5, 10, 15 and 20, plus solid and liquid refreshments at the finish. Time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes, with cut-off controls at km 5, 10 and 15.A serious, well-organised race under the supervision of the Federación Alavesa de Atletismo's Judges' Committee. No prize money — and yet two thirds of its participants travel from outside Vitoria and Álava to run it. That says everything.SERVICES & BIBSYour registration includes an official technical tee (for registrations before 1 November), changing rooms and showers at C.D. Mendizorrotza, bag drop with lockers, on-course and finish-line refreshments, official photos and civil liability insurance. Register at buscametas.com from €21 in the first pricing tier.Bib transfers are allowed until 10 December via the link in your registration confirmation email. No refunds except for injury or illness with medical certificate. From 30 November onwards, only 50% is refunded. For any enquiries: [email protected] to finish the year in style in Vitoria-Gasteiz?