The Sierra de Mijas will host the II Sierra de Mijas Marathon on Saturday, 14 November, bringing together around 700 runners, an increase of 200 participants from last year. This event aims to establish itself as a key fixture in the trail running calendar in southern Europe.
Organised by the Mijas Sports Club in collaboration with the Mijas Town Hall, the marathon was announced by the town's Sports Councillor, Mª Francisca Alarcón, alongside the event's sports director, Marco Antonio Ayala.
The marathon will feature three categories: a Mini Marathon of 12 kilometres with a positive elevation gain of 500 metres; a Half Marathon of 21 kilometres with a positive elevation gain of 1,150 metres; and a full Marathon of 42 kilometres with a positive elevation gain of 2,300 metres. The start and finish lines will be located at the Paseo de la Muralla in Mijas Pueblo.
The marathon will commence at 08:30, while the Half Marathon and Mini Marathon will start at 09:30. Participants can collect their race numbers between 07:00 and 08:00 at the Plaza de Toros and La Muralla.
Alarcón emphasised the significance of hosting such an event for the municipality, stating, “Mijas has an extraordinary natural environment that allows us to organise top-level sporting events. This marathon is a fantastic opportunity to attract runners from various locations, showcase our mountains, and further position the municipality as a destination for sports tourism.”
She also expressed gratitude to the Mijas Sports Club and all those involved in the organisation, highlighting that “the synergy between sport, nature, and tourism promotion generates opportunities for Mijas and allows us to showcase everything our municipality has to offer.”
The race route will traverse Mediterranean forests, limestone ridges, and technical sections, featuring challenging elevations, diverse terrains, and stunning sea views. Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment as specified by the organisers, including a thermal blanket, water supply, windbreaker, and a charged mobile phone.
