Hangzhou Marathon West Lake China
Heaven on Earth: Run Around UNESCO West Lake with Pagodas, Tea Plantations, and Song Dynasty Bridges.
Race day
8
Nov 2026
Heaven on Earth: Run Around UNESCO West Lake with Pagodas, Tea Plantations, and Song Dynasty Bridges.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 8 November 2026Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 07:00 local (Asia/Shanghai)Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half MarathonCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Location | Hangzhou, ChinaCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | West Lake Cultural Square, Yan'an Rd, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310006Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | CNY 320–CNY 450Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 95 mCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Field size | About 32,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Organizer | Hangzhou MarathonCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | hzmarathon.comOrganizer · 10 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 10 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 10 Jul 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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The Hangzhou Marathon is a November road race set around the UNESCO-listed West Lake in Hangzhou, one of China's most scenic cities and long celebrated as “Heaven on Earth.” The course follows the lake's willow-lined causeways and shores and takes in tea-plantation hills and classical gardens. It is one of eastern China's most established and picturesque big-city marathons.
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Hangzhou Marathon West Lake China belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon options around Hangzhou, China and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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Performance claims need source checks
Hangzhou Marathon West Lake China should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Hangzhou, China, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 95 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Hangzhou Marathon West Lake China is currently listed for November 8, 2026, which makes the November planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Hangzhou, 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, 95 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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