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Taiyuan Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Taiyuan (Shanxi Province, China)

LocationTaiyuan, Shanxi Province, ChinaShow on map(37.8694° N, 112.5603° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Taiyuan Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, CN focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Gold Label, World Athletics Label. Key features include Public Park, City Run, Culture & History, Festive.

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 exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tymarathon.cn).

Official website
Taiyuan Marathon in Taiyuan (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

Public ParkCity RunCulture & HistoryFestive

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m216 m - 296 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m219 m - 259 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m222 m - 231 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
216 m - 296 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS37.8694° N, 112.5603° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 216 m to 296 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 296 m·at 24.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
216 m243 m269 m296 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km296 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Taiyuan Marathon take place?

Taiyuan Marathon takes place in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, CN (start area at coordinates 37.8694° N, 112.5603° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan 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 216 m and 296 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 Taiyuan Marathon?

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