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Taiwan Action Asia 50
Taipei, Taiwan
December 12, 2026Date confirmed
50 km26 km12 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
TWCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Taiwan: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
11 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 31 races in Taiwan with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events115 confirmed dates
Competitions31Races & courses
Distances3 - 226 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,959 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Taipei City Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
December 20, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
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Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
January 10, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km11 km3 km
Charity RunCity Run+1
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New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
March 21, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
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Eva Air Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
October 24, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km3 km
City RunCulture & History+2
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Taipei Freeway Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km3 km
City RunCulture & History+1
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Kinmen Marathon
Jincheng, Taiwan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
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Tianzhong Marathon
Tianzhong, Taiwan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunIsland+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2026 | Taiwan Action Asia 50 | Taipei, TW | Trail Running | 50 km26 km12 km |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Taipei City Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2027 | Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42 km21 km11 km3 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2027 | New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2027 | Eva Air Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km3 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Taipei Freeway Marathon | Taipei, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km3 km |
| Date to be announced | Kinmen Marathon | Jincheng, Fujian, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km |
| Date to be announced | Tianzhong Marathon | Tianzhong, Taiwan, TW | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Superace Taiwan | Chiayi, TW | Trail Running | 125 km21.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman 70.3 Kenting | Kending, Taiwan, TW | Triathlon | 113 km |
| Date to be announced | Ironman Penghu | Magong, Taiwan, TW | Triathlon | 226 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Taiwan in asia is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 11 public events and 31 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Taipei, Jincheng, Tianzhong, and Chiayi. Notable events in the selection include Taiwan Action Asia 50, Taipei City Marathon, and Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon.
Race distances span from 3 km to 226 km, reaching up to +5,959 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Taiwan 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 Taiwan?
RunningCompass currently lists 11 verified events with 31 individual races in Taiwan. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Taiwan Action Asia 50, Taipei City Marathon, and Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Taiwan?
Events in Taiwan focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 3 km entry-level races up to 226 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Taipei, Jincheng, Tianzhong, and Chiayi.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Taiwan?
The most selective courses in Taiwan climb up to +5,959 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 Taiwan?
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.
