Valencia Marathon: Saturday and Sunday Like London? Juan Roig’s Opinion

October 25, 2026

Following another successful Valencia Half Marathon, to its major backer from the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation, Mercadona’s owner Juan Roig, questions have been raised about the possibility of staging the Marathon on both Saturday and Sunday as it will be done next April in London. It is clear that the enormous demand for the 42.195-kilometer race in the Turia capital would fill two marathons over a single weekend, but in the video published by “Las Provincias” you can see that Juan Roig, accompanied by Correcaminos president Paco Borao, does not see it as a clear option.

 

 
 
 
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Dylan Holloway

Dylan Holloway

I’ve always been fascinated by the stories hidden behind a stopwatch, a finish line or a record-breaking performance. At Athletics News, I cover athletes, competitions and the moments shaping track and field, with a particular interest in the people and journeys behind the results.