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Nanjing Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Nanjing (Jiangsu Province, China)

LocationNanjing, Jiangsu Province, ChinaShow on map(32.0617° N, 118.7778° E)
Date & StatusNovember 22, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Nanjing Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Elite Label, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, Public Park.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 22, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nj-marathon.cn).

Official website
Nanjing Marathon in Nanjing (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadCulture & HistoryPublic Park

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m218 m - 298 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m221 m - 230 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
218 m - 298 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS32.0617° N, 118.7778° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 218 m to 298 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 298 m·at 15.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
218 m245 m271 m298 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km298 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nanjing Marathon take place?

Nanjing Marathon takes place in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, CN (start area at coordinates 32.0617° N, 118.7778° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 22, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Nanjing Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 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 Nanjing 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 218 m and 298 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 Nanjing Marathon?

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