The 21K City of Huelva confirms its first major star for the upcoming edition. Fatima Azzahraa Ouhaddou, 33, will line up at the starting line on November 1, bringing to the race the caliber of an athlete with national and international titles and a distinguished record in road long-distance events. Her presence strengthens the sporting appeal of an event that will bring together amateur runners and elite athletes over the 21,097 kilometers.
A European Champion on the Starting Line
Ouhaddou will arrive in Huelva with a résumé led by her gold medal in the marathon at the 2025 European Athletics Championships on Road, a triumph that stands as the main milestone of her athletic career. Alongside that international success are two titles as Spanish half-marathon champion, precisely the distance she will contest in Huelva. Her best time of 1:09:09 (the fourth-best Spanish mark of all time) attests to her capacity to perform over the 21,097 kilometers, a challenge that requires a blend of speed, endurance, and precise effort management. In the marathon, her personal best of 2:24:05 (the fourth in the history of the national ranking) completes the profile of a distance runner who has demonstrated her level at both distances. Her confirmation represents a first high-profile name for the upcoming edition of the 21K City of Huelva and adds interest to the women’s competition.
An Event That Continues to Grow
The presence of Ouhaddou joins a edition that maintains positive growth in registrations. The aim is to continue increasing participation and to consolidate the growth of a half marathon that is among the main events on the Onubense sports calendar. For amateur runners, the day will also offer the opportunity to share the course with an athlete who has reached the pinnacle of the European podium. The 21K City of Huelva is organized by the City Hall of Huelva and enjoys the support of sponsoring and partner companies, in addition to the work of the organizing teams and volunteers. On the upcoming November 1, Huelva will once again gather around road running. Fatima Azzahraa Ouhaddou’s confirmation adds a prominent sporting appeal to an edition that is taking shape and already has its first major protagonist.