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2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNOct 18, 202621.1km

Race date in 7 days: Oct 18, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Tiemenguan City · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥120Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedMon, July 27, 2026 ~ Sun, September 27, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 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.

This is the half marathon held in Tiemenguan City of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

It is a single-distance race limited to 4,000 participants and certified as a China Athletics Association Class A event.

Named after the Silk Road cut-off point, “Tiemenguan”, it is a signature half marathon in southern Xinjiang.

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 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 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.

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, July 27, 2026

Half

Entry cost CN¥120

half way · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 10:30

Event	Start	Field size
Half21.0975km	10:30	4,000

City center · not the start line

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

START

Tiemenguan City Tower, Tiemenguan City

FINISH

Tiemenguan Gate Tower

Iron Gate Tower

Half marathon is held as a single event, with a 10:30 AM start on Sunday, October 18.

The field is limited to 4,000 runners.

The nearest station is Tiemenguan Railway Station.

This is a China Athletics Association A-level-certified race.

Field size: 4,000 runners
Grade: CAA Grade A
Organizer: Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Second Division
Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

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

The bib pickup details for Tiemenguan half marathon have not yet been announced (check the official WeChat account for updates).

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startTiemenguan Railway Station

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Tiemenguan Railway Station

Race date confirmed as Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:30 AM start, by both nowrun. Tiemenguan Railway Station connects to multiple points within Xinjiang.

Korla Airport is roughly a 1-hour drive via a dedicated highway. Race capacity 4,000 runners, entry fee 120 RMB.

For precise streets/parking/shuttle, check the official WeChat account closer to race day.

Map

Road closures

Tianmen Pass Station in operation; Approximately 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur Airport by private road.

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 race takes place in Tiemenguan City, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.

Registration opened on July 27 through the official WeChat account and other official partner platforms.

The field is limited to 4,000 runners.

Times are local to Tiemenguan City. 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 Tiemenguan City 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

Tiemenguan City runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 18, 2026 in Tiemenguan City, China.

How much is the 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon entry fee?

The main event costs CN¥120.

What distances does 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon offer?

Half.

What time does 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 10:30.

Where does 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon start?

Tiemenguan City Tower, Tiemenguan City.

Where does 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon finish?

Tiemenguan Gate Tower (Iron Gate Tower).

When does registration for 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon open?

Registration runs from Mon, July 27, 2026 to Sun, September 27, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Iron Gate Pass Half Marathon start?

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

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