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2026 Haidian Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

2026 Haidian Marathon race photoHaidian District
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Race date today
Oct 11, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Haidian District · 42.195km
Entry fee
CN¥200Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedWed, July 15, 2026 ~ Sat, August 8, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Haidian Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 2026 Zhongwu Insurance Haidian Marathon will be held on 11 October 2026 in northern Haidian District, Beijing.

It is the third edition and offers only a marathon, with a field of 10,000.

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.

2026 Haidian 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.

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 enter 2026 Haidian 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.

Lottery entry has closed

It ran Jul 15, 2026–Aug 8, 2026.
Check separately whether other entry routes are open and spots remain.

Registration history · The 2026 race opened entry on Wed, July 15, 2026

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Haidian Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit6 hours
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Full marathon 6 hours

EventStartTime limitField size
Marathon42.195km07:306h10,000
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START · FINISH

Zhongguancun No.1 (Yongfeng Rd & Fengxian East Rd intersection), Haidian District, Beijing

Start · Google Maps

Both the start and finish are at Zhongguancun No. 1 (中关村壹号), and the course runs through northern Haidian District in Beijing.

Organisers say the shape of the course resembles a horse (马).

Field size
10,000 runners
Grade
CAA Grade A
Organizer
Beijing Haidian District People's Government
Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your 2026 Haidian 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.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The food information for Haidian Marathon has not been announced yet (check the official WeChat announcement).

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo subway line directly serves the venue; nearest access is by bus — lines 365, 446, 543, 544 to stops such…
  • Getting to the finishSame venue as start (Zhongguancun Yihao)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No subway line directly serves the venue; nearest access is by bus — lines 365, 446, 543, 544 to stops such as Yongfeng Lukou Dong / Yongjia Beilu / Yongfeng Lukou Nan / Yongfeng Lukou Xi / Fengxian Donglu

Start/finish for 2026 is Zhongguancun Yihao (中关村壹号), Yongfeng Road and Fengxian East Road, northern Haidian District. Bus routing confirmed for the 2025 edition at the same venue; 2026 uses the identical venue.

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (Zhongguancun Yihao)

Race finishes at the same complex.

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 event is recruiting 50 official pacer (pacer) and 40 official emergency runners.

Emergency runners will be stationed at course points along each pace section to respond to incidents such as cramps and exhaustion,

and will coordinate the transfer of runners in difficulty to nearby medical stations for treatment.

Both pacer and emergency runners must wear the designated clothing and identification issued by the organizers.

Selfie sticks, extendable poles and other filming equipment are not permitted at any time during the race.

Both applications are accepted through the official WeChat account “海淀马拉松” until 24:00 on 8 August 2026.

Four “海马有礼” branded merchandise items — a puzzle refrigerator magnet, a bib collector's album, a notebook set and a luggage tag —

will be sold in advance through the event's official mini-program.

Organizer contact numbers are 18600742195 and 18600942195.

Times are local to Haidian District. 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.

Beijing Mingyitang Moxibustion Clinic · Manual Moxibustion · Traditional Chinese Medicine Thermal Moxibustion

CN¥96

View on Klook

Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Tour (with Guide)

CN¥123

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Beijing Chenzilian Hot Spring | Laiguangying Branch

CN¥109

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Experience the Heaven of Food Lovers in Beijing Niujie - Eatwith

CN¥351

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Summer Palace Imperial Canal Cruise

Summer Palace Imperial Canal Cruise · Royal Route · CN¥141

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Beijing Mingyitang Moxibustion Clinic · Manual Moxibustion · Traditional Chinese Medicine Thermal Moxibustion

CN¥96

View on Klook

Beijing Chenzilian Hot Spring | Laiguangying Branch

CN¥109

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Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat Beijing Kerry Centre

CN¥176

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Beijing Kangyun Traditional Chinese Medicine Massage | Chaoyang Binduyuan Branch

CN¥66

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[Yiruntang Massage] Emptying and Replenishing: A Path to Renewed Vitality

CN¥183

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Beijing LANplus Lan Spa Experience | Longtou Apartment Branch

CN¥226

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Beijing Railway Station Private Vehicle Service (Pickup from Railway Station or Hotel)

CN¥196

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Beijing Private Transfer Service: Various Packages (Great Wall/Tianjin/Chengde)

CN¥768

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Private Half-Day Transfer Service from Tianjin Port to Beijing

CN¥1,170

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Forbidden City Private Pickup/Drop-Off Service

CN¥214

View on Klook

Beijing City Customized Pickup/Drop-Off Service

CN¥214

View on Klook

Beijing Airport and Train Station Luggage Service (LuggAgent)

CN¥121

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Beijing Capital International Airport VIP Lounge Service

CN¥249

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Beijing|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Beijing Capital International Airport

CN¥142

View on Klook

Beijing Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Museum Experience | Qing Dynasty Imperial Banquet Performance + Optional Ancient Costume Experience + Imperial Cuisine Museum Visit

CN¥288

View on Klook

Mutianyu Great Wall & Panda UNESCO Sites Private Day Tour

CN¥500

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Beijing Aquarium and Beijing Zoo Admission Tickets

CN¥195

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Admission Ticket to the Museum of Ancient Chinese Animals

CN¥23

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Beijing Zoo + Giant Panda House + Great Wall (Badaling) Private Guided Day Tour

CN¥477

View on Klook

Beijing Summer Palace Yiheyuan Ticket Electronic Audio Guide Multi Language Options Available

CN¥92

View on Klook

Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car and Toboggan

Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Car Round Trip + Toboggan Downhill · CN¥558

View on GetYourGuide

5 km Guided Hike on the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall Including Cable Car Ride

CN¥433

View on GetYourGuide

Great Wall of China Small-Group Hike at Jinshanling

Jinshanling Great Wall Small-Group Hike · CN¥418

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Chartered Tour Beijing City One-Day Chartered Car

CN¥626

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Beijing Beihai Park Classical Hanfu Travel Photoshoot (Classical Hanfu + Makeup & Accessories/Photography/Various Packages Available)

CN¥199

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China Travel Tourists Take Photos in Hanfu Beijing

CN¥252

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Beijing Hanfu/Song Dynasty Style/Warring States Armor/Qing Dynasty Han Women's Costume Rental & Photography Experience

CN¥480

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Private Summer Palace Walking Tour with Admission Ticket

CN¥689

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Private Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with Choice of Duration

CN¥1,172

View on Klook

Beijing Drum Tower Half-Day Local Food Walking Tour

CN¥671

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Citywalk Discover Historic Old Beijing and Hidden Hutongs

CN¥99

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Where runners eat in Haidian District

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Experience the Heaven of Food Lovers in Beijing Niujie - Eatwith

CN¥351

View on Klook

Beijing: Chinese Tea Art Experience in a Courtyard with Expert Instructor - Eatwith

CN¥608

View on Klook

Market Tour & Cooking Class & Hutong Rickshaw Ride

Local Market Tour + Cooking Class + Hutong Rickshaw · CN¥796

View on GetYourGuide

Beijing Old Hutongs Night Tour & Food Discovery

CN¥345

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What to see in Haidian District after the race

Seeing Haidian District with the medal on

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

Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Tour (with Guide)

CN¥123

View on Klook

Summer Palace Imperial Canal Cruise

Summer Palace Imperial Canal Cruise · Royal Route · CN¥141

View on GetYourGuide

Beijing Giant Panda, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Private Day Tour

CN¥2,087

View on Klook

Pandas Summer Palace Customizable Half Day Tour

CN¥416

View on Klook

Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Tour (English Guide, Guidebook, or Combo Options)

CN¥151

View on Klook

Beijing Summer Palace Half-Day Tour (Boat Cruise Included)

CN¥200

View on Klook

Beijing Summer Palace + Jingshan Park + Beihai Park + Yuyuantan Park Day Tour

CN¥2,490

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for 2026 Haidian Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Haidian Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about 2026 Haidian Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Haidian Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 11, 2026 in Haidian District, China.

How much is the 2026 Haidian Marathon entry fee?

The main event costs CN¥200.

What is the time limit for 2026 Haidian Marathon?

Full marathon 6 hours.

What distances does 2026 Haidian Marathon offer?

Marathon.

What time does 2026 Haidian Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30.

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

Check-in 10/11, 6:00–7:20.

Where does 2026 Haidian Marathon start?

Zhongguancun No.1 (Yongfeng Rd & Fengxian East Rd intersection), Haidian District, Beijing.

Where does 2026 Haidian Marathon finish?

Zhongguancun No.1 (Yongfeng Rd & Fengxian East Rd intersection), Haidian District, Beijing.

When does registration for 2026 Haidian Marathon open?

Registration runs from Wed, July 15, 2026 to Sat, August 8, 2026.

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

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

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