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Dandong Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Dandong Marathon race photo
Dandong Marathon race photo
Dandong Marathon race photo
Dandong Marathon race photo
Dandong Marathon race photo
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City · Distance
Dandong · 42.195km
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Dandong Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a China Athletics Association-certified marathon held in Dandong, Liaoning Province, China.

The course runs along the Yalu River, the border between China and North Korea.

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.

#DandongMarathon#Dandong#Overseas Marathon#World certified marathon

Dandong Marathon runner reviews and race reports

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.

Finisher vlog

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 enter Dandong Marathon — registration routes

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.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Dandong Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

START · FINISH

Dandong No. 13 Middle School/Rose Square

Binjiang Middle Road · loop course start/finish

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Prior-edition cutoff clock times (from gun start): full marathon course closes 13:15, half marathon closes 10:15, fun run (untimed) closes 08:30 — sourced from a prior edition, not confirmed for the specific upcoming 2026 edition

Course runs along the Yalu River, which forms the border between China and North Korea.

World Athletics Label
Label Label

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Dandong Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startno metro in Dandong — Binjiang Zhonglu near No.13 Middle School/Rose Plaza (滨江中路十三中·玫瑰广场), along the Yalu…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

no metro in Dandong — Binjiang Zhonglu near No.13 Middle School/Rose Plaza (滨江中路十三中·玫瑰广场), along the Yalu River (China-North Korea border); nearest hub is Dandong Railway Station, same district

The official site (ddmarathon.org) is currently offline. Mini-run entrants enter on foot via Jiangcheng Dajie/Tongjiang Jie intersection, ~250m walk through Gate 11 security check.

Details are from the 2024 edition (Sept 22).

Getting to the finish

same as start — Rose Plaza/Binjiang Zhonglu (loop course)

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.

Register early, as individual categories can fill up ahead of the official deadline.

Runners should arrive at least 1.5 hours before the start for race-morning check-in.

Times are local to Dandong. 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.

Holiday Inn Express Dandong City Center, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 694m

9.3/10(45)
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City Comfort Inn Dandong Railway Station Yalu River Scenic Area

Hotel · 993m

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Hotels near the Dandong Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn Express Dandong City Center, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 694m

9.3/10(45)
View on Booking.com

City Comfort Inn Dandong Railway Station Yalu River Scenic Area

Hotel · 993m

View on Booking.com

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What to see in Dandong after the race

Seeing Dandong with the medal on

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

Total cost and budget for Dandong Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Dandong Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Dandong runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Dandong Marathon

FAQ
How do I register for Dandong Marathon?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

What distances does Dandong Marathon offer?

Marathon.

Where does Dandong Marathon start?

Yalu River Park Rose Square, Dandong.

Where does Dandong Marathon finish?

Zongyucheng RV Camp; 5.6K participation group finishes at Yuanbaoshan Park.

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