Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Great Wall of China Marathon

Road Running covering 8.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 1,340 m D+ in Beijing (Beijing City, China)

LocationBeijing, Beijing Municipality, ChinaShow on map(39.9042° N, 116.4074° E)
Date & StatusMay 15, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,340 m

Great Wall of China Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Culture & History, City Run, Mountain, Landmarks & Monuments.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Great Wall Marathon (42.2 km, +1,340 m D+), Great Wall Half Marathon (21.1 km, +595 m D+), and Fun Run (8.5 km, +38 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (great-wall-marathon.com).

Official website
Great Wall of China Marathon in Beijing (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryCity RunMountainLandmarks & MonumentsUnusual Venue

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Great Wall MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+1,340 m620 m - 1,183 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Great Wall Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+595 m623 m - 873 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Fun RunRoad Running8.5 km+38 m626 m - 642 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+1,340 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,340 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 1,183 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
6.4 % / 11.5 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+1,340 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS39.9042° N, 116.4074° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,183 m above sea level (+1,340 m D+, -1,340 m D-)

Peak: 1,183 m·at 27.4 km·Ø 6.4 %
620 m808 m995 m1,183 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km1,183 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Wall of China Marathon take place?

Great Wall of China Marathon takes place in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, CN (start area at coordinates 39.9042° N, 116.4074° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 15, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Great Wall of China Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Great Wall Marathon (42.2 km, +1,340 m D+), Great Wall Half Marathon (21.1 km, +595 m D+), and Fun Run (8.5 km, +38 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Wall of China Marathon?

The main competition (Great Wall Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,340 m of elevation gain and -1,340 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,183 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 Great Wall of China Marathon?

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