{"id":10131,"date":"2025-11-07T11:59:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/?p=10131"},"modified":"2025-11-07T11:59:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T11:59:45","slug":"aena-joins-the-zurich-san-sebastian-marathon-2025-as-an-official-sponsor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/en\/aena-joins-the-zurich-san-sebastian-marathon-2025-as-an-official-sponsor\/","title":{"rendered":"Aena joins the Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon 2025 as an official sponsor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon organization has signed a sponsorship agreement with\u00a0<strong>Aena<\/strong>, Spain\u2019s leading airport operator, which joins as an official sponsor of the city\u2019s great running event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/zurichmaratonsansebastian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-12.28.25-1-2048x1363.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The signing took place at\u00a0<strong>San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport<\/strong>, with the presence of\u00a0<strong>I\u00f1igo Olaizola<\/strong>, Director of Donosti Eventos, and\u00a0<strong>Jos\u00e9 Manuel S\u00e1nchez Losada<\/strong>, Director of San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration strengthens the natural connection between the event and Aena, as hundreds of international runners will arrive in Donostia through its airports, contributing to the city\u2019s economic, sporting, and tourism dynamism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next edition of the&nbsp;<strong>Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon<\/strong>, to be held on&nbsp;<strong>November 23<\/strong>, is set to break participation records once again \u2014 with the marathon distance already sold out and 10K entries close to closing. The race will bring together runners from nearly&nbsp;<strong>70 countries<\/strong>, consolidating its position as one of Europe\u2019s most international marathons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHaving Aena as a sponsor is great news for us. It\u2019s a partner that shares our values of quality, sustainability, and international projection,\u201d said&nbsp;<strong>\u00cd\u00f1igo Olaizola<\/strong>, Director of the Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<strong>Jos\u00e9 Manuel S\u00e1nchez Losada<\/strong>, Director of San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport, highlighted that this agreement reflects Aena\u2019s commitment to sport and to promoting the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re in an extraordinary moment for our airport and our region. Supporting an event that attracts thousands of visitors and showcases the best image of San Sebasti\u00e1n is a way to keep growing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With this agreement,&nbsp;<strong>Aena<\/strong>&nbsp;joins the list of sponsors that make one of the most iconic events in the national and international sporting calendar possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon is Spain\u2019s second oldest marathon and one of the most prestigious in Europe. With a&nbsp;<strong>central, flat, and fast circuit<\/strong>, it attracts thousands of runners from around the world every year. Set in a unique environment, it offers an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain.<br>The&nbsp;<strong>2025 edition<\/strong>&nbsp;will be held on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, November 23<\/strong>, featuring marathon and 10K distances, and will once again be part of&nbsp;<strong>Zurich\u2019s \u201cLas 5 Grandes\u201d circuit<\/strong>, alongside the marathons of Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Aena<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aena<\/strong>&nbsp;is the world\u2019s leading airport operator by passenger numbers, managing some of the safest, most efficient, sustainable, and welcoming airports. The company acts as a catalyst for the economy and tourism, creating value for shareholders, customers, and society as a whole.<br>Located in&nbsp;<strong>Hondarribia<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport<\/strong>&nbsp;serves Gipuzkoa and its surrounding areas. Nearly&nbsp;<strong>half a million passengers<\/strong>&nbsp;use its facilities every year to fly conveniently and directly to Spanish destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or M\u00e1laga; island routes like Palma, Menorca, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife; and international routes to the&nbsp;<strong>United Kingdom<\/strong>, including London and Edinburgh.<br>Inaugurated in 1955, the airport offers essential connectivity for businesses, residents, and local tourism, providing quick and comfortable access to major cities nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zurich San Sebasti\u00e1n Marathon organization has signed a sponsorship agreement with\u00a0Aena, Spain\u2019s leading airport operator, which joins as an official sponsor of the city\u2019s great running event. The signing took place at\u00a0San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport, with the presence of\u00a0I\u00f1igo Olaizola, Director of Donosti Eventos, and\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Manuel S\u00e1nchez Losada, Director of San Sebasti\u00e1n Airport. 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