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PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONCN / RACE GUIDE

2026 Leshan Double Heritage Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Leshan
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Race date in 50 days: Nov 29, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Leshan · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥160Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedFri, August 14, 2026 ~ Mon, August 31, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 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 is China’s first “Twin World Heritage” marathon, linking the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei—two World Heritage Sites.

It starts on flat roads in the old city, with views of the Giant Buddha’s profile across the river,

before continuing towards the mountainous Mount Emei section.

Half flat, half mountain—the pace split is the key to finishing strategy in this course.

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.

中国移动2025乐山双遗马拉松暨“跑遍四川”（乐山站）赛事宣传片

yang liu (run to travel)

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

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 Fri, August 14, 2026

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30

Event	Start	Field size
Marathon42.195km	07:30	3,000
Half21.0975km	07:30	12,000

City center · not the start line

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

START

Leshan Shihao Plaza, Leshan

FINISH

South Section of Mingshan Road, Leshan

This is China's first 'Two Heritage Sites' themed marathon, linking the Leshan Giant Buddha (乐山大佛) and Mount Emei, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Course starts at Shihao Plaza (石浩广场), passes through Leshan's old town along Jiading South Road,

Boxia Street and other streets, then enters the Binhe Road (滨河路) section.

Along Binhe Road, runners can see the Leshan Giant Buddha in profile beside the confluence of three rivers,

while the summit of Mount Emei appears and disappears among the clouds in the distance.

The latter part of course includes approximately 17.5km of mountain scenery along roads heading towards Mount Emei.

Field size: Pool 3,000 people · half marathon 14,000 people
Grade: CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Aid stations

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

Participant Packet Pickup pickup information has not yet been announced.
Chinese races typically announce the pickup location and time through their official WeChat account 1–2 weeks before the race; participants generally must bring their own ID, and proxy pickup is not permitted.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startPer prior edition (2025): start at Leshan Shihao Plaza (乐山世豪广场).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Per prior edition (2025): start at Leshan Shihao Plaza (乐山世豪广场). No subway in Leshan.

Access to city via Leshan high-speed rail station (乐山站) or Leshan Airport. City confirmed as Leshan City (乐山市), Sichuan.

Getting to the finish

Likely same plaza area as start (typical loop/point course in city center).

Start shuttle

No organizer shuttle bus service confirmed.

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 latter part of course includes an approximately 17.5km mountain section heading towards Mount Emei.

The contrast in difficulty between the flat sections in Leshan's old town and the mountain section is pronounced,

affecting pace pacing strategy in the first half of course.

Times are local to Leshan. 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.

Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha Full-Day Tour (Transfers Included)

₩70,227

2026 Leshan Double Heritage Marathon

About 2026 Leshan Double Heritage 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