Torremolinos Half Marathon

About this race

Kick off the running year on the Costa del Sol. The Torremolinos Half is a mainly flat, fast course that hugs the Mediterranean, with a lively local crowd and mild February sunshine — the perfect antidote to a British winter.

The race

The Media Maratón Ciudad de Torremolinos has grown into one of Andalucía's most popular winter halves, drawing around 2,500 runners from across Spain and northern Europe. It is chip-timed, IAAF-measured and known for its friendly, festival-like atmosphere — bag drop, changing tents and post-race refreshments are all on the seafront steps from the finish.

The course

A single loop that starts and finishes at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso centre. The initial kilometres take you through the town centre. The mid part of the race is flat and fast and at around 10K drops down to the seafront. There are then 7 km of lovely beachfront views. The final few kilometres do feature some steep uphill sections as you climb back from sea level to the finish.

The destination

Torremolinos is a compact, unpretentious Costa del Sol resort with a pedestrianised old town (Calle San Miguel), 7 km of beach and hundreds of chiringuitos serving grilled sardines espeto-style. It's a 12-minute Cercanías train from Málaga city centre and 20 minutes from Málaga's Picasso museum, cathedral and tapas bars.

Climate & race-day weather

Race-week temperatures typically sit at 10°C overnight and 16–18°C by mid-morning, with sea breezes and a low chance of rain. Perfect racing conditions for anyone chasing a winter PB.

Getting there

Fly into Málaga–Costa del Sol (AGP), served by BA, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and TUI from most UK airports. The airport is 15 minutes by taxi or a direct 8-minute Cercanías train ride to central Torremolinos.

Trip highlights

• Flat seafront course, ideal for a personal best
• Mild 15–18°C February race day temperatures
• Beachfront hotel a short walk from the start line
• Post-race tapas and drinks in the old town

Distances offered