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Taipei Marathon
Run Past 24 Taipei Landmarks
Taiwan's premier city marathon passing 24 iconic Taipei landmarks including Taipei 101.
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Race date: December 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM.
About
The Taipei Marathon is Taiwan's premier city marathon, organized by the Taipei City Government's Department of Sports. The course begins at Taipei City Hall Plaza, passes 24 of Taipei's unique landmarks including Taipei 101, the Presidential Palace, and Longshan Temple, before finishing at the Taipei Municipal Stadium. The AIMS-certified event attracts both domestic and international runners and features full marathon and half marathon distances.
Location
| Venue | Taipei City Hall Plaza |
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| Address | Taipei City Hall Plaza, Xinyi District |
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Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Loop |
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| Elevation gain | 40 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | Late December in Taipei averages 13 to 20 C (55 to 68 F). Cool and occasionally damp. Good marathon weather but bring a light rain layer. |
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Race profile
| First held | 1986 |
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| Average runners | 25,000 |
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Registration
| Price | TWD 1,200 to TWD 1,800 |
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| Participant limit | 28,000 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Taipei City Government Department of Sports |
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