Runners start · local time — Half 05:50 · 10K 06:10 · 5K 06:30
The Hualien Pacific Rhythm Marathon is an autumn coastal race led by the Hualien City Office and the Hualien City Sports Association.
The 12th edition, held on 19 September 2026, drew nearly 6,000 runners, along with a delegation from Hualien's Japanese sister city, Yonaguni.
The half marathon starts on the coastal road beside Meilun Stadium and heads north.
It passes the Yangtan bike path, Beibin Park and Nanbin Park, crosses the Jianxi Fuzhao Bridge,
runs along the Hualien seawall, and returns via Huazhong Road on a 10.5 km mark.
The course is mostly flat coastal road, so running with the sea breeze is a real pleasure.
The race starts in the early morning, so you can see the Pacific sunrise together with clouds on the mountain ridgeline.
The full marathon has not been held since 2023 because of construction on the Hualien Bridge.
As a result, the half marathon 21 km is now the longest event, and the 10 km and 5 km are held on the same day.
Finishers receive one finisher medal from a series themed on the scenery of Hualien's 13 townships.
With its local-festival atmosphere that runners and families enjoy together, it is also a relaxed choice for a first overseas race.
Prize money is awarded to the top three men and women, based on half marathon, and finish times can be printed on site or downloaded from the official website.
Although this is an autumn race, it is cool at dawn and hot by midday, so it is best to warm up slowly right after the start.
Most of the course is close to the city center, so many family members come out to cheer. (Based on the 2026 edition)
