Marathons in China
87 upcoming races are listed in China, including 47 marathons, 29 half marathons and 29 ultras. The next is HLA POW ULTRA TRAIL Mt.HELAN - 43K on October 10, 2026.
November has the most races, and a typical entry costs CNY 100–200. Race pages link the official source where we have one. Confirm dates and prices with the organizer before you register.
87
Races listed
47
Marathons
November
Busiest month
CNY 100–200
Typical entry
24 Jul
Last updated
| Date | Race | City | Distances | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2026 06Dec 26 | Shenzhen Marathon | Shenzhen | 42.2K · 21.1K · 5K | CNY 100–CNY 150 |
| 13 Dec 2026 13Dec 26 | Guangzhou Marathon - Dec 13 | Guangzhou | 42.2K | - |
| 13 Dec 2026 13Dec 26 | Kunming Marathon - Dec 13 | Kunming | 42.2K | - |
| 20 Dec 2026 20Dec 26 | Shenzhen Marathon - Dec 20 | Shenzhen | 42.2K | - |
| 20 Dec 2026 20Dec 26 | Guangzhou Marathon | Guangzhou | 42.2K · 21.1K · 5K | CNY 120–CNY 180 |
| 22 Dec 2026 22Dec 26 | UTSZ Trail Races | - | 100 Miler · 60 Miler · 30 Miler | - |
| 27 Dec 2026 27Dec 26 | 4th Zhiyin Jiuzhen Ultra Trail - 50km | - | 50K | - |
| 31 Dec 2026 31Dec 26 | 5th Thousand Island Lake Off-Road Tour (UTZQ) - 50km | - | 50K | - |
| 2 Jan 2027 02Jan 27 | 2nd Dragon Vulture Ten Ascents - 53km | - | 53K | - |
| 3 Jan 2027 03Jan 27 | Xiamen Marathon - Jan 3 | Xiamen | 42.2K | - |
| 3 Jan 2027 03Jan 27 | UNICEF Charity Run Half Marathon & 10km | - | 21.1K · 10K | - |
| 10 Jan 2027 10Jan 27 | C&D Xiamen Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
| 17 Jan 2027 17Jan 27 | Chongqing Marathon | - | 42.2K · 5K | - |
| 17 Jan 2027 17Jan 27 | Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
| 7 Mar 2027 07Mar 27 | NanJing Pukou Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K · 5K | - |
| 14 Mar 2027 14Mar 27 | Meishan Renshou Half Marathon | - | 21.1K | - |
| 14 Mar 2027 14Mar 27 | Shanghai Half Marathon | - | 21.1K | - |
| 20 Mar 2027 20Mar 27 | 9th Xihong Old Road Ultra Trail - 100 Spring - 100km | - | 100K | - |
| 21 Mar 2027 21Mar 27 | Chongqing Marathon - Mar 21 | Chongqing | 42.2K | - |
| 21 Mar 2027 21Mar 27 | Wuhan Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K | - |
| 21 Mar 2027 21Mar 27 | Wuxi Marathon | - | 42.2K · 21.1K | - |
| 27 Mar 2027 27Mar 27 | Ultra Trail Wudang Mountains | - | Ultra · ZQ70K · XW50K | - |
| 28 Mar 2027 28Mar 27 | Wuxi Marathon - Mar 28 | Wuxi | 42.2K | - |
| 28 Mar 2027 28Mar 27 | Shijiazhuang Marathon | - | 42.2K | - |
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Common questions
When is the next race in China?
HLA POW ULTRA TRAIL Mt.HELAN - 43K on October 10, 2026. The table above lists every upcoming race in date order.
Which months are busiest in China?
November (29), October (18), March (12), counting every upcoming race listed in China.
Which distances can I run in China?
The listed races include 47 marathons, 29 half marathons, 29 ultras, 7 10Ks and 12 5Ks. Many events offer more than one distance on the same day.
How do I confirm a race’s details?
Open the race page and check its provenance ledger, which shows where each fact came from. Then confirm the date, price and entry rules with the organizer before you register or book travel.
Spotted something wrong on this page?
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