Torremolinos Half Marathon
About this race
Kick off the running year on the palm-lined promenade of the Costa del Sol. The Torremolinos Half is a flat, fast, PB-friendly 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 on Paseo Marítimo, running west along the promenade towards La Carihuela fishing village before turning back and heading east past Bajondillo Beach and around the marina at Puerto Marina Benalmádena. The route is almost entirely flat — one small ramp off the promenade around 9 km is the only meaningful lump. Tarmac and hard-packed promenade, closed to traffic throughout.
Course
Flat, sea-level promenade
Elevation gain
~35 m total
Field size
~2,500 runners
Start time
09:30 local
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
