Valencians are divided on whether to run in the upcoming marathon in the flood-hit city::6, 2024:: Alfafar, Spain:: Paiporta, Spain:: Ignacio David Cardona, Alfafar resident"This week we’re still adapting to the situation while also preparing to run the marathon.

The Valencia marathon, set to go ahead just a month after flash floods devastated the city, has spurred controversy. While some believe it's too soon, others see tourism benefits crucial for economic recovery.

Race organizers plan to turn the event into a fundraiser to help reconstruct local communities after catastrophic damage resulted in more than 200 deaths