Beijing Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Beijing, China

Date & StatusOctober 17, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Beijing Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Beijing, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Gold Label. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 17, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (beijing-marathon.com).

Beijing Marathon in Beijing (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m145 m - 225 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m148 m - 188 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m151 m - 170 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
145 m - 225 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS39.9042° N, 116.4074° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 145 m to 225 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 225 m·at 18.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
145 m172 m198 m225 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km225 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Beijing Marathon take place?

Beijing Marathon takes place in Beijing, CN (start area at coordinates 39.9042° N, 116.4074° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 17, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Beijing Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Beijing Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 145 m and 225 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Beijing Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (beijing-marathon.com).