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2026 Korla Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Korla
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Race date in 17 days: Oct 25, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Korla · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥120Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedSat, August 1, 2026 ~ Wed, September 9, 2026See 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.

This half marathon starts at Hongyan Square in Korla, Xinjiang.

The out-and-back course follows Binhu Avenue and the city’s main roads, starting at 10 a.m., close to midday.

It is one of southern Xinjiang’s leading half marathon, running through the autumn scenery of Korla, the “city of pears.”

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.

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 Sat, August 1, 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

The 21.1km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 10:00

Event	Start	Field size
Half21.0975km	10:00	4,000

City center · not the start line

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

START

Hongyan Square, Korla City

Based on previous course,

the half marathon starts from Hongyan Square in Korla City and follows Binhu Avenue before turning left onto the middle section of Nanku Avenue after passing Tazishi Road and Kongque Chengfang.

It then passes a series of intersections along Yingsha, Taoyuan, Beijing Road, Luochang Road, and Tiekeqi,

turns right at the Yingbin Road intersection of the 108 residential area in the eastern section of Yong'an Avenue,

goes through Huayuan Shengdi and the Awati Farm Police Station, enters Bingdi Ronghe Avenue, and turns back at the Airport Road intersection.

After that, runners retrace the course, turn right at the Karasu Road intersection, and return to Hongyan Square finish via Hubin Avenue.

Grade: CAA Grade A
Organizer: 库尔勒市人民政府
Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

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

BIB collection arrangements for the Korla half marathon have not yet been announced.
Check the official WeChat account for updates.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Hongyan Plaza, Korla, Xinjiang

The official race page confirms the date as October 25, 2026, with a 10:00 AM start at Hongyan Plaza.

Based on the previous year's route, the course follows Binhu Avenue out to Yong'an Avenue and back.

Korla is served by Korla (Pear City) Airport and a railway station with direct trains to Urumqi.

Expect time-based traffic controls near Hongyan Plaza;

public transportation or a taxi is recommended instead of driving.

Getting to the finish

Hongyan Plaza — same as the start

The finish is back at Hongyan Plaza, the same venue as the start.

Road closures

Cullo Airport, Nanjang Railway Cullo Station (Urumqi high-speed connection), and city buses are available.

More details

No dedicated race shuttle found.

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.

Average 13°C — October in Korla offers favorable conditions for runners.

The key is how long you wait before the start.

If you start cold, you will spend the first 5 km just warming up.

Course includes many out-and-back sections starting from Hongyan Square,

so familiarizing yourself with the turnaround points in advance will help with pace management.

Half marathon comes down to how well you control yourself over the first 5 km.

If you get swept up in the crowd and raise your pace immediately after the start, it will come back to haunt you at 15 km mark.

The start is at 10:00.

Times are local to Korla. 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.

Kangcheng Jianguo International Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 5.2km

★4.1(89)

Map

Kongque Park

Park · 库尔勒市 3.7km

★4.1(12)

Map

The Garden Hotel Korla

Hotel · 库尔勒市 4.1km

★3.9(52)

Map

Bazhou Heshuo County Golden Beach Tourist Resort

Tourist Attraction · 库尔勒市 2.8km

Map

Renaissance Korla Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 73m

Map

Bosten Lake

National Park · 库尔勒市 17.0km

★3.6(5)

Map

Bohu County Bosten Lake Ahongkou Scenic Spot

Hotel · 库尔勒市 6.0km

★4.7(3)

Map

Hotels that make race morning easy

View all →

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Kangcheng Jianguo International Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 5.2km

★4.1(89)

Map

The Garden Hotel Korla

Hotel · 库尔勒市 4.1km

★3.9(52)

Map

Renaissance Korla Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 73m

Map

Bohu County Bosten Lake Ahongkou Scenic Spot

Hotel · 库尔勒市 6.0km

★4.7(3)

Map

Bositeng Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 4.9km

★4.3(3)

Map

Half city Korla Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 4.8km

Map

Aishang Hotel

Hotel · 库尔勒市 5.6km

Map

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Eating well is part of the trip

7 places

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

Seaport Restaurant

Restaurant · 库尔勒市 455m

★4.3(4)

Map

Minjieji Hangzhou Small Steamed Bun Sliced Noodles

Restaurant · 库尔勒市 710m

Map

Man Tang Hong Private Custom Seafood Restaurant

Chinese Restaurant · 库尔勒市 492m

Map

Sha He Re Si Tan Fast Food

Fast Food Restaurant · 库尔勒市 680m

Map

Linhailou Mansaf

Chinese Restaurant · 库尔勒市 590m

Map

Spicy-hot Popo Sichuan Restaurant

Restaurant · 库尔勒市 1.1km

Map

Li Ping Gan Ban Cold Noodle

Fast Food Restaurant · 库尔勒市 716m

Map

Seeing Korla with the medal on

7 places

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

Kongque Park

Park · 库尔勒市 3.7km

★4.1(12)

Map

Bazhou Heshuo County Golden Beach Tourist Resort

Tourist Attraction · 库尔勒市 2.8km

Map

Bosten Lake

National Park · 库尔勒市 17.0km

★3.6(5)

Map

Mosque

Mosque · 库尔勒市 4.4km

★5.0(3)

Map

Bazhou Lianhua Lake Scenic Tourist Area

Tourist Attraction · 库尔勒市 2.8km

Map

Longshan Park

Park · 库尔勒市 4.8km

Map

Longguo Mountain Villa

Tourist Attraction · 库尔勒市 3.7km

Map

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Korla runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Korla Half Marathon take place?

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

How much is the 2026 Korla Half Marathon entry fee?

The main event costs CN¥120.

What distances does 2026 Korla Half Marathon offer?

Half.

What time does 2026 Korla Half Marathon start?

The race starts at 10:00.

Where does 2026 Korla Half Marathon start?

Hongyan Square, Korla City.

When does registration for 2026 Korla Half Marathon open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 1, 2026 to Wed, September 9, 2026.

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

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

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2026 Korla Half Marathon

About 2026 Korla Half 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