The 21K Ciudad de Huelva confirms its first major star for the next edition. Fatima Azzahraa Ouhaddou, 33, will be at the starting line on November 1, bringing to the race the level of an athlete with national and international titles and a distinguished career in road distance running. Her presence strengthens the sporting appeal of an event that will bring together recreational runners and elite athletes over the 21.097 kilometers.
A European Champion at the Starting LineOuhaddou will arrive in Huelva with a résumé led by her gold medal in the marathon at the 2025 European Athletics Championships on the road, a triumph that constitutes the main milestone of her athletic career. In addition to that international success, she adds two Spanish half-marathon titles, precisely the distance she will be racing in Huelva. Her personal best of 1:09:09 (the fourth fastest Spanish time of all time) attests to her ability to perform over the 21.097 kilometers, a test that requires combining speed, endurance, and a precise management of effort. In the marathon, her personal best of 2:24:05 (the fourth in the history of the national ranking) completes the profile of a distance runner who has demonstrated her level in both distances. Her confirmation represents a leading name for the upcoming edition of the 21K Ciudad de Huelva and adds interest to the women’s competition.
An Event That Keeps GrowingThe presence of Ouhaddou is added to an edition that continues to show positive growth in registrations. The goal is to keep increasing participation and to consolidate the growth of a half marathon that is part of the main fixtures on the Huelva sports calendar. For recreational runners, the day will also offer the chance to run alongside an athlete who has reached the pinnacle of the European podium. The 21K Ciudad de Huelva is organized by the City Council of Huelva and enjoys the backing of sponsor and partner companies, as well as the work of the organizing teams and volunteers. On the upcoming November 1, Huelva will once again come together around road running. Fatima Azzahraa Ouhaddou’s confirmation adds a prominent sporting draw to an edition that is still taking shape and already has its first major protagonist.
