The Seville Half Marathon 2025: Thirty years breaking records in Europe's flattest city
Some races are run with the legs, but The Seville Half Marathon 2025 is also run with the heart. Tomorrow, the streets of Seville will once again fill with athletes, fans and emotion to celebrate a very special edition: the 30th anniversary of a race that is already a living part of Spanish athletics history.
And what a way to celebrate it. The Seville Half Marathon 2025 sold out all 17,000 available race numbers a full four months before the event. A fact that demonstrates the love runners have for this event, and which consolidates it as the first major sporting event of the year in Andalusia.
📅 When is The Seville Half Marathon 2025 held?
The event takes place tomorrow, Sunday 27th January 2025, with the start and finish at the Glorieta de Buenos Aires, one of the most emblematic spots in María Luisa Park. A grey and rainy day that will not prevent thousands of Sevillians from taking to the streets to cheer on the runners. Because in Seville, sport is also lived with passion.
🏃What makes The Seville Half Marathon 2025 so special?
If there is one thing that distinguishes this half marathon from the rest, it is its course. We are talking about the flattest half marathon in Europe, with barely 5 metres of elevation difference between its lowest and highest point. This makes it an ideal race to aim for personal bests, to debut over the distance, or simply to enjoy a very fast route through the most beautiful places in the city.
The 21.097 kilometres of the course wind through the historic centre, passing by Seville Cathedral, the Giralda, Plaza de España, María Luisa Park and other emblematic corners. Running in Seville is a privilege, and doing it in its half marathon, even more so.
🎽 The design of the 30th anniversary edition
Both the official poster, the commemorative t-shirt and the finisher's medal for The Seville Half Marathon 2025 have sought to pay homage to the city and its citizens. And they have done so with an exceptional protagonist: the Giraldillo.
The figure that crowns the Giralda, the quintessential symbol of Seville, has been the inspiration for the design of this very special edition. A tribute to all the people of Seville who, for three decades, have supported the holding of this race and have made it what it is today.
The person in charge of revealing the t-shirt and medal was the Councillor for Sport and Health Promotion, Silvia Pozo, accompanied by Ricardo Villena, general coordinator of the City Council's Sports area; Julio Montes, president of the Club Atletismo San Pablo; and Mateo Navajas, from Create Eventos y Deportes, organisers of the race.
🌍 Participation records and diversityThe Seville Half Marathon 2025 has broken all its records. And not only in the total number of participants, but also in diversity:
Almost 30% women on the starting line, a figure that reflects the growth of women's athletics.
More than 3,000 foreign runners, from dozens of countries, making the race an international event.
⭐ The elite, present
As could not be otherwise, the elite of Spanish athletics also wanted to join this party. Notable names included:
Adel Mechaal, who was making his debut over the half marathon distance and showed why he is one of the most talented distance runners of the moment.
Ester Navarrete and Meritxell Soler, in the female category, fighting for victory and flying the flag high.
In addition, more than 40 elite athletes gathered at the starting line, ensuring a top-level sporting spectacle.
👟 The anonymous protagonistsBut if there is one thing that makes The Seville Half Marathon 2025 great, it is the anonymous runners. Those who get up early, who train for months, who prepare with enthusiasm and who cross the finish line with a smile, rain or shine.
Many of them are Sevillians who have enjoyed this event organised by the Club Atletismo San Pablo, on a grey and rainy day that did not dampen the party. Thanks to all of them for making it possible for Seville to be at the forefront of popular sport.
The finish line is just the beginning of the reward.
After crossing the Seville Half Marathon 2025, when your legs ask for a break and your soul celebrates the effort, there is no better plan than to get lost in the streets of the city to enjoy some tapas in an authentic Sevillian Tavern ("Colmado Sevillano").
Because toasting with an ice-cold beer is the prize, but doing so while discovering a surprising Vegan Tapas Route is the icing on the cake.
Forget the clichés: here tradition and plant-based cuisine join hands at the bar to offer you an unmissable experience that will delight your palate. The best post-marathon plan awaits you!
🏨 What does The Seville Half Marathon 2025 represent for THE SUN PLACES?
For us at THE SUN PLACES, it is one of those events that fill us with pride. Seeing how our city becomes the epicentre of popular athletics, how the streets fill with runners and fans, and how sport unites people of all ages and backgrounds, is something we fully share.
We want to thank all the runners who have taken part in this first annual event and who have stayed in our Luxury Apartments in Seville. It has been a pleasure to be part of your experience and to contribute to making your stay in the city unforgettable.
🏨Where to stay for the next edition of The Seville Half Marathon 2025?
If you missed out on experiencing The Seville Half Marathon 2025 or want to start preparing for the next edition, at THE SUN PLACES we offer you the best selection of Luxury Apartments in Seville city centre, strategically located so you can make the most of the city and the race.
Our properties offer you:
- Maximum comfort and design: Spacious, bright spaces decorated with the best taste.
- Privileged locations: In the most emblematic neighbourhoods, close to everything.
- Total privacy and exclusivity: The perfect setting to rest before and after the race.
- Fully equipped kitchens: To prepare your meals and keep your nutrition under control.
Contact THE SUN PLACES and book your apartment for the next Seville Half Marathon. Because running is an experience, but doing it while living in style is a different story.
See you at the starting line of the next edition! 👟🏅🎉