The competition, which gathered 538 runners, took place on a picturesque Mérida circuit winding through cobbled streets, avenues, and bridges, highlighting the passage by the Guadiana River and various historical landmarks of the city.

From the start of the women's race, Venezuelan Edymar Brea and Ecuadorian Tisalema led, with Ouhaddou staying very close. The three athletes set the pace in the early stages of the event in Mérida.

By kilometer 5, the leading group expanded with the addition of Lidia Campo, Spanish 10k champion in 2024, and later with Queralt Criado, a trail running specialist making her debut at this distance, maintaining parity at the front.

It was around kilometer 15 when Fátima Ouhaddou launched a decisive attack. With a powerful change of pace, the Cordoban athlete broke away solo, leaving her competitors behind. Her tactical strategy allowed her to dominate the final stretch and cross the finish line with a time of 1:14:52, thus securing the revalidation of her national title.

The women's podium was completed by Lidia Campo, who finished third with 1:15:24, and Queralt Criado, who took fifth place with 1:15:39, also achieving a personal best in her first half marathon.

In the men's category, Jorge González claimed the Spanish championship title in Mérida, recording a time of 1:04:32. He was joined on the national podium by Javi Guerra, with an outstanding performance at nearly 43 years old (1:05:32), and Ibrahim Chakir, who made a great comeback to finish with 1:06:02.

The Club Atletismo Trotasierra Hornachuelos also had a notable participation, securing a silver medal in the F35-40 category. Additionally, Cordoban athletes Mónica Órtiz and Gloria Martín González earned silver medals in the F45 and F50 categories, respectively, highlighting the club's strong collective performance.