Three years ago, Amane Beriso smashed the Valencia Marathon record set by Peres Jepchirchir in 2020. Beriso's time still stands, but in September Jepchirchir responded by taking Beriso's world title. It's a healthy rivalry, and one that serves as the headline act of the season-ending 2025 Valencia Marathon, one of the fastest races on the calendar.
You can watch Valencia Marathon 2025 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
The 2025 Valencia Marathon takes place on Sunday, December 7. Full schedule below.
► Time: 2:15 a.m. ET / 11:15 p.m. PT (Sat.) / 7:15 a.m. GMT / 6:15 p.m. AEDT
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Beriso's 2:14:58 mark ranks at fifth-fastest marathon of all time, but if Jepchirchir brings her World Athletics Championships form to the Spanish coast, the Ethiopian may have no choice but to embrace a high-risk gameplan this weekend. Joyciline Jepkosgei, a former winner in both London and New York, will likely be in the mix at the front too.
We're also hoping to see Sisay Lemma, the men's course-record holder, fight it out with John Korir, the reigning Boston Marathon champion. Since posting the fourth-fastest marathon of all time in Valencia two years ago, however, Lemma has had a quiet time of things. He came 10th at last year's event, and hasn't raced since.
Sub-2:05 athletes Tesfaye Deriba, Hillary Kipkoech and Stephen Kissa will be worth keeping an eye on, as is Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee. He came 14th on his marathon debut in London in April after minimal preparation, and is set to switch his focus back to triathlon training after Sunday.
Here's how to watch Valencia Marathon 2025 online and on TV — including free streaming options. We’ve also listed the full schedule below so you don't miss a moment.
Can I watch Valencia Marathon 2025 free of charge?
Free English-language coverage of Valencia Marathon 2025 is available through Olympics.com everywhere the platform operates.
You just need a few simple details to register — no home address required.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch the Valencia Marathon for free — we’ll show you how below.
How to watch Valencia Marathon 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the race on your usual subscription?
You can still watch Valencia Marathon 2025 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the free Olympics.com coverage, you can choose 'United States' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Eurovision Sport, sign in, and watch Valencia Marathon 2025 live.
How to watch Valencia Marathon 2025 live streams around the world
As mentioned above, the Valencia Marathon is free-to-air everywhere Olympics.com is available.
If you're currently abroad on vacation or for work and can't get the stream to work, use a good VPN, such as NordVPN, to watch Valencia Marathon 2025 free of charge.
Valencia Marathon start times and schedule 2025
(All times ET)
2:15 a.m. — Elite men and women
2:25 a.m. — Wave 1 runners
2:35 a.m. — Wheelchair and visually impaired athletes
2:35 a.m. — Wave 2 runners
2:45 a.m. — Wave 3 runners
2:55 a.m. — Wave 4 runners
3:05 a.m. — Wave 5 runners
3:15 a.m. — Wave 6 runners
3:25 a.m. — Wave 7 runners
3:35 a.m. — Wave 8 runners
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