The Valencia Marathon continues to establish itself as one of the most prominent races on the international scene. In this article, we analyze the details of the bibs for the 2024 and 2025 editions, including their pricing structure, the organization’s financial goals, and interesting facts about budget management.
Bib Pricing Structure and Revenue for 2024 and 2025
With the opening of registrations for the 2025 Valencia Marathon, we can see that the Valencia Marathon organization, led by Sociedad Deportiva Correcaminos, has slightly adjusted the pricing structure of the bibs for the 2024 and 2025 editions. Below is a transposed table with the economic details for each year:
| Concept | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Bibs 1-10,000 | €80 | €80 |
| Bibs 10,001-20,000 | €100 | €120 |
| Bibs 20,001-30,000 | €140 | €180 |
| Bibs 30,001-35,000 | €180 | €180 |
| Waiting list | €190 | €200 |
| Total revenue (excluding waiting list) | €4,100,000 | €4,700,000 |
| Average bib price (excluding waiting list) | €117.14 | €123.68 |
The 2025 Valencia Marathon maintains the bib limit at 35,000 but introduces a slight price increase, particularly notable in the mid-range categories (bibs between 10,001 and 30,000). This increase allows for total revenue of €4,700,000, excluding waiting list registrations, bringing the revenue closer to 60% of the event’s total budget.
Financial goals and budget management
For years, the Valencia Marathon has been striving to achieve greater financial independence. According to the organization, the 2024 budget was estimated at €8 million, broken down as follows:
- 58% covered by bib registrations.
- 30% from sponsorships and collaborations.
- 12% generated through other income and self-funding sources.
This financial model aims to reduce dependence on external sources, although it still relies on significant sponsors. Among them is Juan Roig, who, in addition to being the largest supporter of the race, offers €1,000,000 to any runner who breaks the world record during the event.
This focus on self-funding is also reflected in bib pricing. Interestingly, if the entire budget were covered solely by bib fees, the average bib price would need to be €230.
Looking to the Future
The slight increase in bib prices for 2025 not only reflects the need to adapt to the rising costs of organizing an event of this scale but also highlights the aim of reinforcing the event’s economic sustainability. With controlled growth in the number of registrations and a strong base of sponsors, the Valencia Marathon continues to establish itself as a benchmark in the international running scene.
If you’re considering participating, it might be worth exploring how to manage your registration on the waiting list or learning everything you need to know to register for the marathon. Get ready to experience something unique on the streets of Valencia!
