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2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon race photo

2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon race photoNanchang
CN
Akira CA · CC BY-SA 4.0Qa003qa003, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 16 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Nanchang · 21.1km
Entry fee
CN¥150Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedTue, August 18, 2026 ~ Tue, September 29, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon race photo
Akira CA · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon race photo
Qa003qa003, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A half marathon along the Rulehu lakeshore and Gan River waterfront in Nanchang’s Ganjiang New Area.

The flat course passes Longxing Bridge and the Ecological Bay Scenic Area,

with Category A certification from the Chinese Athletics Association and a field of 20,000.

The flagship half marathon of Nanchang’s new downtown, with the river and lake on either side.

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 Nanchang Ganjiang 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.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang 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.

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Tue, August 18, 2026

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

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Nanchang Ganjiang 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
EventStartTime limitField size
Half21.0975km07:303h20,000
City center · not the start line

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

START · FINISH

Jianye Avenue, Nanchang Ganjiang New Area

Cutoff
5 km: 55 minutes · 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes · 15 km: 2 hours 10 minutes · 20 km: 2 hours 50 minutes

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The race starts on Huixian Avenue in the Rulehu New Town area of Ganjiang New Area, then passes Xiuxian Road, Yingxiong Avenue,

Longxing Bridge, Jinshui Avenue, Rule Avenue and Wanhe Road before turning around on Huixian Avenue and returning to finish, forming a course.

The flat course follows rivers and lakes, passing urban ecological sights including the riverside scenic zone,

Jiangtun Ecological Bay, the Rulehu lakeside recreation area and Longxing Bridge.

Field size
20,000 people
Grade
CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Water stations every 2.5 km from the 5 km mark; refreshments from the 10 km mark

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Bag drop

Where and when to collect your 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang 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

The bib collection arrangements for Nanchang Ganjiang half marathon have not yet been announced (check the official WeChat announcement).

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

地铁4号线 东新站 (for 南昌县 side) / 地铁2号线 南昌中学站 (for 红谷滩区 side)

The official race site (nanchangganjiang.sport-china.cn) confirms date 2026.11.01 but does not itself detail start/finish transit. Based on general Nanchang marathon transit convention (unconfirmed as race-specific for this exact event, flagged with lower confidence): course reportedly spans both 南昌县 and 红谷滩区 banks of the Gan River (赣江), consistent with this race's name.

南昌县 side: take Metro Line 4 to 东新站, then walk to a connector point for a shuttle bus to the venue (shuttle runs 17:00-19:00 and post-race until 22:00). 红谷滩区 side: take Metro Line 2 to 南昌中学站, then walk to the venue.

Map

Getting to the finish

See start_note — same dual-bank access pattern.

Start shuttle

Metro + connector shuttle bus recommended ('地铁+接驳车') for the 南昌县 side specifically.

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 14°C — favorable conditions for runners in Nanchang in November.

The key issue is the pre-start wait.

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

This is a 20,000-runner race certified A-level by the Chinese Athletics Association.

Registration is handled through official channels such as the “Diyi Saidao (第一course)” app.

Half marathon comes down to how well you hold back 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 the 15 km mark.

The 07:30 start is early.

Counting backward from wake-up, breakfast, and travel time, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Times are local to Nanchang. 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.

Nanchang Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled according to your flight (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

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Hotels near the 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half 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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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.

Nanchang Airport Pickup (Intui.travel)

Pre-booked pickup service, scheduled according to your flight (check the price when booking) · Check the price and book

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Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion Tourist Area Hanfu Travel Photography & Hairpin Flower Experience + Optional Photographer Outdoor Shooting

₩33,228

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Where runners eat in Nanchang

Eating well is part of the trip

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

What to see in Nanchang after the race

Seeing Nanchang with the medal on

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

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

Total cost and budget for 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Nanchang runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in Nanchang, China.

How much is the 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon entry fee?

From CN¥150, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon offer?

Half. (From the 2025 edition)

What time does 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon start?

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

What time should I arrive at the 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon start area?

Race-day check-in 06:00–07:15. (From the 2025 edition)

Where does 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon start?

Jianye Avenue, Nanchang Ganjiang New Area. (From the 2025 edition)

What is the 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon course like?

The race starts on Huixian Avenue in the Rulehu New Town area of Ganjiang New Area, then passes Xiuxian Road, Yingxiong Avenue,

Longxing Bridge, Jinshui Avenue, Rule Avenue and Wanhe Road before turning around on Huixian Avenue and returning to finish, forming a course.

Where does 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon finish?

Jianye Avenue, Nanchang Ganjiang New Area. (From the 2025 edition)

What are the 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon cutoff times?

5 km: 55 minutes · 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes · 15 km: 2 hours 10 minutes · 20 km: 2 hours 50 minutes.

(From the 2025 edition)

When does registration for 2026 Nanchang Ganjiang Half Marathon open?

Registration runs from Tue, August 18, 2026 to Tue, September 29, 2026.

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

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

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