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Guilin Marathon
Guilin, China
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
CNCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar China: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
63 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 116 races in China with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events6336 confirmed dates
Competitions116Races & courses
Distances5 - 103.7 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,157 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Beijing City9Chongqing City2Fujian Province0Gansu Province1Guangdong Province5Guizhou Province2Hainan Province1Hebei Province2Heilongjiang Province1Hubei Province1Hunan Province1Inner Mongolia Region0Jiangsu Province9Jiangxi Province2Jilin Province1Kuangsi Region2Liaoning Province2Shandong Province3Shanghai City3Shanxi Province4Shanxi Province3Sichuan Province5Tianjin City0Xinjiang Region1Yunnan Province0Zhejiang Province6
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Nanjing Marathon
Nanjing, China
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km5 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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China-ASEAN International Marathon
Fangchenggang, China
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
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Yiwu Half Marathon
Yiwu, China
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunPublic Park
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Macao International Marathon
Macao, China
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Shanghai Marathon
Schanghai, China
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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Shenzhen Marathon
Shenzhen, China
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+2
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Hangzhou Qiantang Women's Half Marathon
Hangzhou, China
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Guilin Marathon | Guilin, Guangxi Region, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Nanjing Marathon | Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | China-ASEAN International Marathon | Fangchenggang, Guangxi Region, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | Yiwu Half Marathon | Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, CN | Road Running | 21.1 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Macao International Marathon | Macao, Sichuan Province, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Shanghai Marathon | Schanghai, Shanghai Municipality, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Shenzhen Marathon | Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Hangzhou Qiantang Women's Half Marathon | Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, CN | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Guangzhou Marathon | Guanzhou, Guangdong Province, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 | UTCR - Yunan Ultra Trail | Yunfu, Guangdong Province, CN | Trail Running | 103.65 km54.85 km29.1 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Shanghai Half Marathon | Schanghai, Shanghai, CN | Road Running | 21.1 km |
| Mar 21, 2027 | Chongqing Marathon | Chongqing, Chongqing, CN | Road Running | 42.2 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of China in asia is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 63 public events and 116 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Major urban marathons in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen plus mountain courses in Yunnan. Key host locations include Guilin, Nanjing, Fangchenggang, and Yiwu. Notable events in the selection include Guilin Marathon, Nanjing Marathon, and China-ASEAN International Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 103.7 km, reaching up to +4,157 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for China includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in China?
RunningCompass currently lists 63 verified events with 116 individual races in China. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Guilin Marathon, Nanjing Marathon, and China-ASEAN International Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in China?
Events in China focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 103.7 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Guilin, Nanjing, Fangchenggang, and Yiwu.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in China?
The most selective courses in China climb up to +4,157 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in China?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
