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Lianyungang International Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
Lianyungang
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MoJieCPD · CC BY-SA 4.0Maalikwong, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsDavid290, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsDavid290, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons钉钉, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 9 days
Oct 25, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Lianyungang · 42.195km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
MoJieCPD · CC BY-SA 4.0
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
Maalikwong, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
David290, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
David290, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lianyungang International Marathon race photo
钉钉, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lianyungang International Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Half marathon held on Liandao, the largest rocky island in Jiangsu Province, China.

It is a China Athletics Association-recognized race.

The course starts at Haiyi Fang Park, passes the western breakwater, Dasha Bay, and Suma Bay along the Yellow Sea coastline.

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.

#LianyungangInternationalMarathon#Lianyungang#Overseas Marathon#October Marathon#World certified marathon

Lianyungang International 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.

Finisher vlog

robet lee · Finisher vlog

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 enter Lianyungang International 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

Application (method unclear)

The official site is inaccessible (403).

According to third-party sources, entries for the 2026 edition (October race) close on 8/31 at 23:59;

whether a lottery is held if oversubscribed could not be confirmed.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lianyungang International Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
START

Zaihaiyifang Park

Lianyungang · starting point listed in the official announcement

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Near the Lian Island Tourist Information Center

Lianyungang · approximate location for finish

The coastal course starts at Haiyifang Park on Liandao and runs past the West Dyke and Dasha Bay,

hugging the seafront along beaches and rocky headlands with little shade for long stretches.

World Athletics Label
Label Label
Typical race-season temperature: around 17°C (62°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Aid stations

half_marathon

Where and when to collect your Lianyungang International 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

Guidance for collecting the 2026 participant Packet Pickup has not yet been officially released.
Required documents, proxy collection, and the possibility of same-day collection have all yet to be confirmed.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the start在海一方公园 (Zaihai Yifang Park), Liandao Scenic Area — no metro; nearest link is BRT line B1/B1K to 'Zaihai…
  • Transit cardOpen Alipay, search '连云港电子交通卡' (Lianyungang Electronic Transit Card), activate it with your foreign Visa/Mastercard, then use the '乘车码' (ride code) QR feature to scan when boarding buses — Lianyungang has no metro, so this covers its BRT/bus system. Where to buy
  • Getting to the finish连岛游客中心 (Liandao Tourist Center), Liandao Scenic Area

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

在海一方公园 (Zaihai Yifang Park), Liandao Scenic Area — no metro; nearest link is BRT line B1/B1K to 'Zaihai Yifang' stop, then local shuttle bus 3 or 6 to Liandao Beach

Per prior edition (2025-11-09), not yet confirmed for 2026. Lianyungang has no subway; all race-day access is via BRT plus organizer shuttle buses.

Map

Getting to the finish

连岛游客中心 (Liandao Tourist Center), Liandao Scenic Area

Per prior edition: return shuttles ran from Liandao Visitor Center to Zaihai Yifang Park and Lianyun New City, 10:00-12:30.

Map

Start shuttle

Per prior edition: free shuttle buses from Lianyun New City and the National Exhibition Center to the start, 6:00-7:30 AM race morning; bib holders rode most city buses free race week, and the BRT main line increased early-morning frequency.

Transit card

Lianyungang Citizen Card (连云港市民卡)

Lianyungang Citizen Card service centers (requires ID and a passport photo; ¥24 service fee to activate the transit function) Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above

Lianyungang has no metro — its main public transit is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network. Alipay's electronic transit card, activated with a foreign bank card, is confirmed to work on the city's regular bus network (1,300+ buses on 85+ routes) and is the simplest option for a short visit.

Where to buy
Source · checked Aug 22, 2026Source · checked Aug 17, 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 route follows the seafront past beaches and rocky headlands.

Expect strong sun and coastal wind, with little shade over long stretches.

Times are local to Lianyungang. 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 near the Lianyungang International Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Lianyungang with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Lianyungang International Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Lianyungang International Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Lianyungang runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lianyungang International Marathon

FAQ
When does Lianyungang International Marathon 2026 take place?

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

How do I register for Lianyungang International Marathon 2026?

Entry routes: Application (method unclear).

Registration is handled on the official website.

(From the 2025 edition)

What distances does Lianyungang International Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the Lianyungang International Marathon 2026 course like?

The coastal course starts at Haiyifang Park on Liandao and runs past the West Dyke and Dasha Bay,

hugging the seafront along beaches and rocky headlands with little shade for long stretches.

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