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2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon race photo

2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNOct 25, 202621.1km
Zhangzhugang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 11 days
Oct 25, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Jining · 21.1km
Entry fee
CN¥120From the 2025 edition
Status
ClosedMon, May 18, 2026 ~ Sun, June 21, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon race photo
Zhangzhugang · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The race starts at 7:30 AM on Sunday, October 25, at the west gate of Jining Sports Center in Jining, Shandong Province.

The only event is the half marathon, with a field of 10,000.

The course runs alongside Taibai Lake, passing both the old charm and the present-day face of this canal city.

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 Jining Taibai Lake Half 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 Jining Taibai Lake Half 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.

From the 2025 edition
Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, May 18, 2026

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2025 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit3 hours
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Half marathon 3 hours

EventStartTime limitField size
Half21.0975km07:303h10,000
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

West Gate of Jining Sports Center

济宁体育中心

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
20km mark: must pass by 10:20

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The start and finish for the 2026 race have been confirmed as the west gate of Jining Sports Center.

The specific course will be released shortly before the race;

follow the official announcement for the final route.

The previous edition, the 2024 course, started at the west gate of the Aoti Center, ran along Hehua Road, Jinggang Road, Binhu Road, and Sport Road,

passed through the Taibai Lake scenic road, then looped through Yunhe Road,

Aoti Road, Gongzhu Road, and Beihu Road before returning to the Hehua Road starting point.

Field size
10,000 runners
Grade
CAA Grade B
Organizer
Shantui Cup·2026 Jining Taibai Lake half marathon Organizing Committee
Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (59°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Starting from 5 km, water is supplied every 2.5 km, and energy is supplied at 12.5 and 17.5 km.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half 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

Packet pickup information for Jining Taibai Lake half marathon has not yet been announced (check the official WeChat announcement).

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo metro in Jining.
  • Getting to the finishSame general area as start (Sports Center), race route passes through Taibai Lake scenic road and exits onto Yunhe Road

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No metro in Jining. Start is at Jining Sports Center / Olympic Sports Center West Gate, near Taibai Lake scenic area

Jining has no subway system; the start venue is accessed by city bus. On race day several bus lines are altered: lines 77/78 loop buses paused, line 702 turns back before Taibai Lake, and lines 361/7/15 detour, avoiding stops near the Taibai Lake scenic area.

Given multiple bus lines rerouted on race morning, plan for a taxi/rideshare or arrive well before road closures.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same general area as start (Sports Center), race route passes through Taibai Lake scenic road and exits onto Yunhe Road

Reachable the same way as the start venue; expect bus disruptions near the finish as well.

Map
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.

There is no subway in Jining, so you have to take a city bus to the starting point, the west gate of Jining Sports Center.

On race day, the 77 and 78 loop buses will stop running, the 702 will turn back in front of Taibai Lake,

and the 361, 7 and 15 will take a detour and will not pass the stop near Taibai Lake Scenic Area.

Since several routes are adjusted at once, it is safer to arrange a taxi or ride-hailing car, or to arrive before the roads close.

Entry fee for the half marathon is 120 yuan.

Times are local to Jining. 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.

Jinan Xiuyan: An immersive experience of a royal feast enjoyed by kings a thousand years ago

CN¥141

View on Klook

Shandong Jinan 3-day 2-night exclusive inbound cultural deep dive tour (private group)

CN¥3,095

View on Klook

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.

Shandong Jinan 3-day 2-night exclusive inbound cultural deep dive tour (private group)

CN¥3,095

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Jining

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Jinan Xiuyan: An immersive experience of a royal feast enjoyed by kings a thousand years ago

CN¥141

View on Klook

What to see in Jining after the race

Seeing Jining with the medal on

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

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Jining.

Total cost and budget for 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Jining runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 25, 2026 in Jining, China.

What is the time limit for 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon?

Half marathon 3 hours. (From the 2025 edition)

What distances does 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon offer?

Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon start?

West Gate of Jining Sports Center. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon cutoff times?

20km mark: must pass by 10:20. (From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for 2026 Jining Taibai Lake Half Marathon open?

Registration runs from Mon, May 18, 2026 to Sun, June 21, 2026.

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