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Guangzhou Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km in Guanzhou (Guangdong Province, China)

LocationGuanzhou, Guangdong Province, ChinaShow on map(23.0683° N, 113.3712° E)
Date & StatusDecember 20, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Guangzhou Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Guanzhou, Guangdong Province, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Gold Label, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Public Park.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (en.guangzhou-marathon.com).

Official website
Guangzhou Marathon in Guanzhou (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: Alpsdake · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

City RunPublic Park

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m217 m - 297 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m220 m - 260 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
217 m - 297 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS23.0683° N, 113.3712° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 217 m to 297 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 297 m·at 21.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
217 m244 m270 m297 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km297 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Guangzhou Marathon take place?

Guangzhou Marathon takes place in Guanzhou, Guangdong Province, CN (start area at coordinates 23.0683° N, 113.3712° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 20, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Guangzhou Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Guangzhou 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 217 m and 297 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 Guangzhou Marathon?

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