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Movistar Madrid Half Marathon 2025 reaches 24.000 participants

The expected Movistar Madrid Half Marathon is just around the corner and has already achieved an unprecedented milestone: its 24.000 race numbers have sold out ahead of time for the event on April 6.

Due to high demand, the organization has opened on its website (www.movistarmadridmediomaraton.es) one waiting list where stragglers can sign up in the hope of inheriting the number of a runner who drops out.

On the other hand, those who wish to join the running party without facing the 21 kilometers have the option of the ProFuturo Race, 5 kilometers long and with a spirit of solidarity, where there are still places available.

At the moment, it has already registered more than 1.000 people and is shaping up to be a perfect alternative for those who want to get started in the competition or simply accompany their friends and family to this event that continues to grow in national repercussion.

A record that marks a before and after

The 2024 edition had already exceeded all expectations by selling out the 21.000 available race numbers. Now in 2025, the number has increased to 24.000 confirmed participants.

This increase of 3.000 runners not only consolidates the Movistar Madrid Half Marathon as one of the three half marathons with the highest number of registered runners in Spain, but also positions it among the most popular in Europe.

This success is reinforced by the growing female representation, which reaches 30%.

As a result, women are gaining more and more prominence in an event that continues to gain followers both in the capital and in the rest of the country. It is a source of pride for a race that, year after year, is rising in level in the national sporting scene.

More than 60 nationalities in the race

In addition to the wide local participation, the Madrid event manages to attract runners from 60 nationalities different. British and French teams are the most prominent with around 2.000 entries between them, reflecting the event's huge international impact.

In fact, this foreign public represents 28% of the total, an indication that the Movistar Madrid Half Marathon It is not only a benchmark in Spain, but is also becoming established outside our borders.

Sustained growth with 30% female participation

The increase in the number of registered users is complemented by a progressive growth of the female presence.

The 30% figure represents a significant step forward in the representation of women in endurance events, an aspect that the organisation has been promoting for years with initiatives and visibility actions.

ProFuturo Race: 5K for all audiences

La ProFuturo Race, 5 kilometers long, is another of the key events that take place on April 6. Since its creation in 2016, it has combined sport with a charitable cause.

The main objective is to support the work of ProFuture, initiative promoted by Fundación Telefónica y "la Caixa" Foundation that promotes educational innovation with technology in the most vulnerable schools in the world.

International recognition and institutional support

El Movistar Madrid Half Marathon has the seal “Road Race Label” de World Athletics, which guarantees a high standard of quality and safety.

Furthermore, the Madrid City Council The event was named an “event of general interest for the city”, recognising its value as one of the most outstanding and traditional running events in the country.

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