Guilin Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Guilin (Kuangsi, China)

Location

Guilin, Guangxi Region, ChinaShow on map(25.2802° N, 110.2964° E)

Date & StatusNovember 15, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Guilin Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Guilin, Guangxi Region, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Culture & History, Public Park.

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 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 15, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (guilin-marathon.cn).

Official website

Guilin Marathon in Guilin (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
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Event characteristics

City Run Lakes & Ponds Culture & History Public Park

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	134 m - 214 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	137 m - 177 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 5 km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	140 m - 149 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

134 m - 214 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 214 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 134 m to 214 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 214 m·at 20.5 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Guilin Marathon take place?

Guilin Marathon takes place in Guilin, Guangxi Region, CN (start area at coordinates 25.2802° N, 110.2964° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 15, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Guilin 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 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Guilin 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 134 m and 214 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 Guilin Marathon?

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