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2026 Ganzhou Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Ganzhou
CN

Liangxiao · Public domainLiangxiao · Public domain

Race date in 59 days: Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Ganzhou · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 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 and half marathon marathon in Ganzhou, Jiangxi,

the heartland of Hakka culture and known as the “Song City.” It has traditionally started from Changzheng Square and followed an urban out-and-back course.

A China Athletics Association A-grade event starting from the square named after the starting point of the Long March.

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

逸昕曹 · 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.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

赣州市

It's held with two events, full marathon (full course) and half marathon (half course), starting at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Based on the most recent edition (2025), both the start and finish were at Changzheng Plaza,

with a course that went out from the plaza and returned to it.

The exact start and finish locations for the 2026 race have not yet been officially announced.

This is a Chinese Athletic Association (CAA) A-level certified race.

Grade: CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (48°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2025

Event T-shirt 2025

Finisher medal 2025

Timing chip 2025

This may change for the next edition.

To the start line,
step by step.

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

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 startGanzhou has no metro system.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Ganzhou has no metro system. Per the 2025 edition, start/finish was Changzheng Square.

City buses and tourist shuttle lines cover main areas; bus route D2 connects Ganzhou West high-speed rail station to Ganzhou Railway Station and the city center. 2026 edition confirmed for Dec 6, 2026. Exact 2026 start/finish location not yet published; used 2025 edition location.

Getting to the finish

Same as start (out-and-back loop from Changzheng Square, per prior edition).

Start shuttle

No dedicated race-day shuttle confirmed in available sources.

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.

The 2026 Ganzhou Marathon is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday,

December 6, and is an A-level certified race organized by the Jiangxi Provincial Sports Bureau.

It's held with two events, full marathon and half marathon.

The exact course and registration schedule have not yet been officially announced, so if you're planning to take part,

it's safer to follow the race's official WeChat account, 'Ganzhou Marathon,' for updates.

Times are local to Ganzhou. 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 Ganzhou 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.

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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

Ganzhou runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Ganzhou Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, December 6, 2026 in Ganzhou, China.

What distances does 2026 Ganzhou Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does 2026 Ganzhou Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30.

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

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

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2026 Ganzhou Marathon

About 2026 Ganzhou 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