Xiamen International Marathon China
China's Most Scenic Marathon: South China Sea Causeway, Gulangyu Piano Island, and Taiwanese-Facing Guns.
Race day
4
Jan 2026
Past eventThe 2026 Xiamen International Marathon China took place on January 4, 2026. The details below are kept for reference and results.
China's Most Scenic Marathon: South China Sea Causeway, Gulangyu Piano Island, and Taiwanese-Facing Guns.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 4 January 2026Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (Asia/Shanghai)Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full MarathonCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Location | Xiamen, ChinaCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Start area | Xiamen International Conference Center, 799 Huandao Rd, Siming District, Xiamen 361009Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Entry price | CNY 300–CNY 420Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · World Athletics certifiedCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 30 mCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 23,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Xiamen MarathonCurated listing · 20 May 2026 | Curated listing | 20 May 2026 |
| Official website | xmmarathon.comOrganizer · 20 May 2026 | Organizer | 20 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 20 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 20 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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Run a South China Sea causeway with water on both sides — facing Taiwan, past UNESCO Piano Island and colonial Xiamen.
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Xiamen International Marathon China belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon options around Xiamen, China and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Xiamen International Marathon China should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Xiamen, China, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, 30 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Xiamen International Marathon China is currently listed for January 4, 2026, which makes the January planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Xiamen, 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, 30 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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