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2026 Lu'an Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lu'an
CN

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Race date in 43 days: Nov 22, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Lu'an · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥118Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedMon, September 7, 2026 ~ Sun, September 27, 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.

A full- and half marathon marathon linking the urban waterways, embankments and parks of Lu’an, Anhui.

It starts at the Municipal Sports Center under the theme “one river, one mountain, one embankment, one park.”

A value-focused Entry fee priced at 100~120 yuan, with a total field of 12,000.

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, September 7, 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	9,000

Full 120/half marathon 100/Health Run 50/Mini 30-60 yuan

City center · not the start line

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

START · FINISH

Liu'an Sports Center South Gate, Liu'an

The race starts at the south gate of the Liu'an Sports Center in Yu'an District, Liu'an, Anhui Province, and runs through the city center as a course.

Recent editions have been designed around the theme “One River, One Island, One Embankment,

One Park,” linking Liu'an’s distinctive urban waterways, embankments, and park scenery into a marathon course.

Field size: 12,000 participants
Grade: CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

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 recent editions (2023/2024): start and finish are both at 六安市体育中心 (Liu'an Sports Center), south gate.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Per recent editions (2023/2024): start and finish are both at 六安市体育中心 (Liu'an Sports Center), south gate. Liu'an Railway Station is served by local city bus routes 7, 9, 11, 17, 19, 20, 201, but no specific route confirmed to the Sports Center directly.

2026 edition specifics not yet published; using prior-edition course/venue info. City confirmed as Liu'an (六安市).

Getting to the finish

Same as start — 六安市体育中心南门.

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.

According to recent editions, the race had a total field of 12,000 runners,

with Entry fee priced at 120 yuan for full marathon, 100 yuan for half marathon, 50 yuan for the health run, and 30-60 yuan for the mini run.

Age limits were 20 and older for full marathon, 16 and older for half marathon and the health run, and 13 and older for the mini run.

Inquiries can be made to the organizing committee (0564-3265006) or the official website.

Times are local to Lu'an. 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.

Greentree Inn Mozitan Road Yiwu Small Commodities Wholesale City

Hotel · 3.3km

View on Booking.com

Hefei｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Xinqiao International Airport

₩22,586

View on Klook

7Days Inn Lu'an Wanda Plaza Branch

Hotel · 4.8km

View on Booking.com

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.

Greentree Inn Mozitan Road Yiwu Small Commodities Wholesale City

Hotel · 3.3km

View on Booking.com

7Days Inn Lu'an Wanda Plaza Branch

Hotel · 4.8km

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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.

LOCAL TRANSIT1

Hefei｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Xinqiao International Airport

₩22,586

View on Klook

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Lu'an 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.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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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

Lu'an runners' room

FAQ

When does 2026 Lu'an Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 22, 2026 in Lu'an, China.

How much is the 2026 Lu'an Marathon entry fee?

From CN¥118, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does 2026 Lu'an Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does 2026 Lu'an Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does 2026 Lu'an Marathon start?

Liu'an Sports Center South Gate, Liu'an.

Where does 2026 Lu'an Marathon finish?

Liu'an Sports Center South Gate, Liu'an.

When does registration for 2026 Lu'an Marathon open?

Registration runs from Mon, September 7, 2026 to Sun, September 27, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Lu'an Marathon start?

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

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2026 Lu'an Marathon

About 2026 Lu'an 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