The competition, organized by the Mijas Sports Club with the collaboration of the Mijas City Council, aims to establish itself as a benchmark trail running event in Southern Europe. The race will feature 200 more participants than its previous edition.
The event offers three distances: the Mini Marathon of 12 kilometers with 500 meters of positive elevation gain; the Half Marathon of 21 kilometers with 1,150 meters of positive elevation gain; and the Marathon of 42 kilometers with 2,300 meters of positive elevation gain.
The start and finish lines will be located at the Paseo de la Muralla in Mijas Pueblo. The marathon will commence at 08:30 AM, while the half marathon and mini marathon will start at 09:30 AM. Bib collection will take place between 07:00 AM and 08:00 AM near the Plaza de Toros and La Muralla.
The Councilor for Sports, Mª Francisca Alarcón, highlighted the event's importance for the municipality, stating, "Mijas boasts an extraordinary natural environment that allows us to organize top-tier sporting events." She emphasized that the marathon is a great opportunity to attract runners, showcase the sierra, and position the municipality as a sports tourism destination.
Alarcón also thanked the Mijas Sports Club and all those involved in the organization, underscoring that "the union of sport, nature, and tourism promotion is a commitment that generates opportunities for Mijas and allows us to display all that our municipality has to offer."
The course will wind through Mediterranean forests, limestone ridges, and technical sections, combining demanding ascents, varied terrain, and spectacular sea views. Participants must carry mandatory safety equipment, including a thermal blanket, water supply, windbreaker, and a charged mobile phone.
