Behobia-San Sebastian

Behobia-San Sebastián

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Sports & AdventureIrun / San Sebastian
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceRunning as a point-to-point course along the
LanguageSpanish and regional languagesCurrency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Behobia-San Sebastian in Irun / San Sebastian

A fifteen-kilometre point-to-point road race run since the 1920s between the French border district of Behobia and San Sebastian on Spain's Basque coast. Its near-century of continuous running and net-downhill valley course toward La Concha bay have made it one of Spain's most historically significant non-marathon distance races.

Behobia-San Sebastian is one of Spain's oldest road races, run continuously since the 1920s over a fifteen-kilometre course linking the border district of Behobia, on the frontier with France, to the Basque coastal city of San Sebastian.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Running as a point-to-point course along the Bidasoa valley rather than a closed city loop is a specific geographic feature that distinguishes it from most major Spanish road races, and its near-century of continuous running since the 1920s makes it one of the longest-running distance races in the country, a documented historical distinction few comparable European races can claim, one reinforced by the shared organisational role played jointly by clubs from both endpoint towns

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The race's continuous running since the 1920s along a fixed point-to-point Bidasoa valley route is a specific

Water and renewal

Living ritual

long-running historical feature of the event

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Irun / San Sebastian; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Weatherproof running layers suited to likely Atlantic wind and rain in November, with a lightweight waterproof shell easy to remove once running.

Safety

Behobia-San Sebastian is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Behobia-San Sebastian runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.42 N, 3.70 WOpen in Google Maps

Irun / San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain

Nearest airportBIO — Bilbao
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Irun / San Sebastian; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Behobia-San Sebastian runs late.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Irun / San Sebastian via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Irun / San Sebastian, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearWeatherproof running layers suited to likely Atlantic wind and rain in November, with a lightweight waterproof shell easy to remove once running.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Spain and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Behobia-San Sebastian?

Behobia-San Sebastian is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Behobia-San Sebastian take place?

The festival is listed in Irun / San Sebastian, Spain. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Irun / San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbehobia-sansebastian.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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