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2026 Chenzhou Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Chenzhou
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Race date in 31 days: Nov 8, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Chenzhou · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥150Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenWed, September 2, 2026 ~ Fri, October 9, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026

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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 held in Chenzhou, cut-off point in southern Hunan.

Certified as a China Athletics Association A-category event, it is staged around Wuling Square.

A leading marathon in southern Hunan, running through Chenzhou, the “land of good fortune” at the foot of the Nanling Mountains.

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 those who ran it first.

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.

Full recap

yang liu (run to travel) · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

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.

Lottery · Marathon

Entry cost CN¥180

Enter through the official public account or the First course app, then take part in the lottery

Organizer's page

Lottery · Half

Entry cost CN¥150

Enter through the official public account or the First course app, then take part in the lottery

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 42.195km I'll run

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

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Marathon42.195km	07:30	—	3,000
Half21.0975km	07:30	3h	9,000

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Wuling Plaza

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Chenzhou Sports Center

Finish · Google Maps

Cut-off
5 km: 55 minutes · 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes · 15 km: 2 hours 10 minutes (from each start)

The full marathon and half marathon events are held together and are classified as a Category A race by the Chinese Athletics Association.

In the previous edition, held in 2025, the race started at Wuling Square and finish finished at Chenzhou Sports Center.

The 2026 start and finish layout and detailed course have not yet been announced.

Field size: 12,000 participants
Grade: CAA Grade A
Organizer: Hunan Provincial Sports Bureau and the People's Government of Chenzhou City
Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

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.

Wuling Square

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Per prior edition (2025, held Nov 9): start at Wuling Plaza, Chenzhou city.

No subway system in Chenzhou;

access via city bus network to downtown Wuling Plaza area (specific bus routes get rerouted/suspended on race day).

2026 edition specific transit plan not yet published;

info above is per 2025 prior edition.

Getting to the finish

Finish at Chenzhou City Sports Center, reached via Youth Avenue;

same city-bus caveats apply.

More details

No dedicated spectator/runner shuttle found;

rely on public bus network outside the road-closure zone or taxi/private car.

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.

Registration is available through the 'start line (First Race Track)' app and the 'Chenzhou Marathon' official WeChat account.

Bib must be collected in person at the venue;

no mailing service is available.

ID verification is required, and minors must be accompanied by a guardian.

Chenzhou in November is entering late autumn and typically sees the year's lowest rainfall, although stationary fronts can bring cloudy, rainy weather.

Because of the region's high-south, low-north terrain, incoming cold air can cause temperatures to drop sharply,

followed by a rapid rise when southerly winds return, so temperature swings can be significant.

Times are local to Chenzhou. 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 easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Near the startNear the finish

The start and finish are 9.5km apart.

Vienna International Hotel Hunan Chenzhou Qingnian Avenue

Hotel · 2.9km

8.4/10(5)

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Vienna International Hotel(Chenzhou Wuling Square Shop)

Hotel · 1.4km

7.3/10(3)

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7Days Inn Chenzhou East Renmin Road

Hotel · 3.4km

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7Days Inn Chenzhou West High Speed Railway Station

Hotel · 3.3km

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7Days Premium Chenzhou Xinglong Pedestrian Street Branch

Hotel · 4.4km

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Morning Hotel, Chenzhou Railway Station

Hotel · 4.2km

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Days Plaza by Wyndham Chenzhou Beihu

Accommodation · 1.7km

View on Booking.com

Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Chenzhou

Hotel · 1.2km

9.2/10(5)

View on Booking.com

欢漫酒店郴州台湾工业园店

Accommodation · 4.5km

View on Booking.com

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Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Qiaobeila

Western Restaurant · 郴州市 447m

Map

Gaozi Stewed Chicken

Chinese Restaurant · 郴州市 1.5km

Map

Jiupin Chicken Pork Bellies

Restaurant · 郴州市 790m

Map

Dingjiajia Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant · 郴州市 1.1km

Map

Haolaiwu

Chinese Restaurant · 郴州市 2.6km

Map

Feidachu Lajiao Chaorou

Chinese Restaurant · 郴州市 3.3km

Map

Jianghucheng Hotel

Asian Restaurant · 郴州市 1.0km

Map

Seeing Chenzhou with the medal on

7 places

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Beihu Park

Park · 郴州市 3.3km

★3.9(22)

Map

Chenzhou Dongjiang Lake Scenic Tourism Area

Tourist Attraction · 郴州市 9.6km

★4.2(13)

Map

Suxianling

National Park · 郴州市 5.2km

★4.2(5)

Map

Wanhua Cave

Tourist Attraction · 郴州市 6.6km

★3.9(7)

Map

Wangxianling Ecological Park

Scenic Spot · 郴州市 6.8km

Map

South Hunan Uprising Memorial Hall

Tourist Attraction · 郴州市 3.6km

Map

Chenzhou Nanling Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden · 郴州市 2.4km

Map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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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

Chenzhou runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Chenzhou Marathon take place?

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

How much is the 2026 Chenzhou Marathon entry fee?

From CN¥150, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does 2026 Chenzhou Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does 2026 Chenzhou Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2025 edition)

What time should I arrive at the 2026 Chenzhou Marathon start area?

Bib check from 06:00 to 07:20 on race day. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does 2026 Chenzhou Marathon finish?

Chenzhou Sports Center. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the 2026 Chenzhou Marathon cut-off times?

5 km: 55 minutes · 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes · 15 km: 2 hours 10 minutes (from each start).

(From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for 2026 Chenzhou Marathon open?

Registration runs from Wed, September 2, 2026 to Fri, October 9, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Chenzhou Marathon start?

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

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2026 Chenzhou Marathon

About 2026 Chenzhou 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