Race day
20
Dec 2026
Run Along the Pearl River.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 20 December 2026Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (Asia/Shanghai)Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5KCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Location | Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Start area | Tianhe Sports Center, Tianhe District, GuangzhouConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Entry price | CNY 120–CNY 180Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 35 mCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 30,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Guangzhou Municipal Sports BureauCurated listing · 25 May 2026 | Curated listing | 25 May 2026 |
| Official website | guangzhou-marathon.comOrganizer · 25 May 2026 | Organizer | 25 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 25 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 25 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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South China's premier World Athletics Gold Label marathon along the scenic Pearl River.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Guangzhou Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K options around Guangzhou, Guangdong, China and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Guangzhou Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 35 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Guangzhou Marathon is currently listed for December 20, 2026, which makes the December planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, 35 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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