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2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNNov 8, 202642.195km · 21.1km

Huangdan2060 · Public domain

Race date in 23 days: Nov 8, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Changde · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥160From the 2025 edition
Status: ClosedTue, September 22, 2026 ~ Fri, October 9, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A full·half marathon marathon circling Liye Lake in Changde, Hunan, a city steeped in Tao Yuanming’s legend of the Peach Blossom Spring.

Starting at the Passenger Terminal Plaza, it links Simalou with Baisha Beach Park.

With almost no elevation change, this lakeside course is known as a fast course for chasing personal bests.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Tue, September 22, 2026

Marathon

Entry cost CN¥160

until Oct 9, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost CN¥150

until Oct 9, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

Event	Start	Field size
Marathon42.195km	08:00	5,000
Half21.0975km	08:00	10,000

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Liuye Lake Tourist Plaza, Changde, Hunan

Start · Google Maps

Course follows a loop around Liuye Lake Tourist and Leisure District.

Known as a flat course with very little elevation change, it is favorable for runners chasing a personal best.

The route passes landmarks including Simalou, Baisha Beach Park, Happy Water World, Color Planet, and Huxian Island.

Full marathon starts at Liuye Lake Passenger Terminal Square, follows Huanhu Road,

turns around at the Chaoyang Road intersection, Luowan Bridge, and the Yanshan Road section, then returns to Liuye Lake Passenger Terminal Square.

Half marathon starts at Baima Lake Park, follows Liuye Avenue, Liuhe Road, and Gongchen Road before joining Huanhu Road,

loops around Baihe Road turnaround point, then follows Wanjin Road and finishes at Baihe Town.

Field size: 15,000 participants (5,000 full marathon · half marathon 10,000)
Grade: CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Participant Packet Pickup pickup information has not yet been announced.
Chinese races typically announce the pickup location and time through their official WeChat account 1–2 weeks before the race; participants generally must bring their own ID, and proxy pickup is not permitted.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startRace centered at Liuye Lake Tourist Resort, Changde City.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race centered at Liuye Lake Tourist Resort, Changde City. No dedicated race-day shuttle info found.

General city transit: Changde high-speed rail station is 59 min from Changsha; local bus network (31 routes + express H-line) covers major scenic areas including Liuye Lake. City confirmed as Changde City (常德市), Hunan.

No subway; rely on local bus or taxi from Changde rail/airport to Liuye Lake.

Getting to the finish

Same as the start area (Liuye Lake resort loop course, typical for this race).

Road closures

Taohuayuan Airport connects to major cities; Changde Station (常德站) high-speed rail is 59 minutes from Changsha.

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle bus confirmed on official page.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Online registration is available through the official race website,

which is open not only to runners from across China but also to international participants.

With course running on flat roads around the lake, pace is relatively straightforward.

Times are local to Changde. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Changde with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Changde runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 8, 2026 in Changde, China.

What distances does 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon start?

Liuye Lake Tourist Plaza, Changde, Hunan. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon course like?

Course follows a loop around Liuye Lake Tourist and Leisure District.

Known as a flat course with very little elevation change, it is favorable for runners chasing a personal best.

The route passes landmarks including Simalou, Baisha Beach Park, Happy Water World, Color Planet, and Huxian…

When does registration for 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon open?

Registration runs from Tue, September 22, 2026 to Fri, October 9, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon start?

You can compare live prices for hotels around the start in Changde in the STAY section of this page.

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2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon

About 2026 Changde Liuye Lake Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run