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Getafe Half Marathon Aims to Break Participation Record

The 27th edition, scheduled for January 31st, increases the runner limit and opens registrations early with a special promotion.

Generic image of a marathon starting line in a Spanish city.
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Generic image of a marathon starting line in a Spanish city.

The Getafe City Half Marathon is gearing up for its 27th edition on January 31st, with the ambitious goal of breaking its historic participation record of just over 5,000 runners.

Organizers from the Club Artyneón have implemented various improvements to enhance the event. The urban circuit in Getafe, recognized as one of the fastest in the country, remains a key attraction, complemented by additional details to ensure the race's continued growth. The objective is to surpass previous editions' records, especially following last year's success which provided significant momentum.
One of the most notable novelties is the early opening of the registration period, which began on June 1st, several months earlier than in previous years. Furthermore, a special promotion offers the first 500 bibs at 22 euros, leading to a strong initial response with 1,500 people registering on the first day.
The maximum participant limit has been raised to 6,000, a thousand more than last year, reflecting a firm commitment to increasing the event's scale. Organizers have not ruled out expanding this quota if registration pace permits.
The absence of direct competition from the Seville Half Marathon, which has moved its date to November, is seen as a favorable factor. Previous overlaps between the two races, along with the post-pandemic period, had impacted participant numbers in Getafe, although figures have notably recovered in the last two years.
The Club Artyneón has also modernized the race's website (mediadegetafe.com) and strengthened its social media presence to improve interaction with runners. Efforts are also underway to attract more elite runners to challenge the current race records.
The circuit was homologated last year with significant improvements, including the removal of sections in the outskirts and adjustments that, according to participants, have shaved seconds off their times. The organization has also introduced differentiated starting corrals based on expected finish times and pacemakers for target times between 1h:20’ and 1h:59’:59”.
Regarding prizes, the male and female winners will receive 800 euros, with 600 euros for second place and 400 euros for third. Additionally, there are performance bonuses: 1,500 euros for men finishing under 1h:00:00 and for women finishing under 1h:08:30.

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