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2026 Nanchang Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

2026 Nanchang Marathon race photoNanchang
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Akira CA · CC BY-SA 4.0Qa003qa003, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 36 days
Nov 15, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Nanchang · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
CN¥150Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedSat, August 8, 2026 ~ Tue, August 18, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
2026 Nanchang Marathon race photo
Akira CA · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 Nanchang Marathon race photo
Qa003qa003, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Nanchang Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

An “one river,

two banks” full- and half marathon marathon starting at Baiyi Square in Nanchang and staying along the Gan River for an out-and-back riverside course.

It is an exceptionally flat course with less than 60m of elevation gain.

Apart from one bridge, Baiyi Bridge, the entire course is flat—the organisers promote it themselves as a PB-friendly 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.

2026 Nanchang 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.

Full recap

yang liu (run to travel) · Full recap

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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 2026 Nanchang 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 Sat, August 8, 2026

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

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Nanchang Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:30
Half21.0975km07:30
START

Bai Square

Start · Google Maps
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Start line is in front of the Jiangxi Provincial Art Museum entrance at Bayi Square.

Course crosses the Gan River via Bayi Bridge, follows the riverside avenue north of the river upstream, and then turns back.

It then runs along the middle and southern riverside avenues in sequence, makes another out-and-back in front of the Civic Center,

and reaches the finish at Rongchuangmao without leaving the riverfront.

Because the entire course stays along the Gan River, the organizers call it the Yijiang Liang’an (一江两岸, both banks of one river) course.

Half marathon follows the same section before finishing in front of MixC.

Most of course runs straight along the riverside avenues, with few curves.

Grade
CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your 2026 Nanchang 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

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

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

国展中心站 (Guozhan Zhongxin / Jiangxi Exhibition Center Station, Nanchang Metro Line 2)

Start is at 八一大道, in front of Jiangxi Provincial Exhibition Center (江西省展览中心), served by Line 2's 国展中心站. Registration opened 2026-08-08

Map

Getting to the finish

国体中心站 (Guoti Zhongxin / National Sports Center Station, Nanchang Metro Line 2)

Finish is at Gate 4 of Nanchang International Sports Center (南昌国际体育中心4号门), served by Line 2's 国体中心站 (exit 1, then short walk).

Map

Start shuttle

Historically, Nanchang marathon-style mass runs allow participants to ride the Nanchang Metro free with bib/credentials on race day; not yet confirmed for this specific race but consistent with local practice.

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.

Course has little elevation change.

Total elevation gain is no more than 60m, with an average elevation of 29m, a low point of 21m and a high point of 37m.

The only noticeably uphill section is the Bayi Bridge over the Ganjiang River;

apart from that bridge, most of the course is flat.

The wide roads and limited number of corners make this course suitable for chasing a personal best.

The organizers describe it as a “runner-friendly course”.

Nanchang has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with four distinct seasons.

Winters are short and cool, with occasional frost.

Summers are long, humid and among the hottest of any provincial capital in China.

Average temperatures are 5.9°C in January and 29.6°C in July.

Annual rainfall is approximately 1,704mm, with the heaviest rain in June.

The 2025 race was held on November 9, after the summer heat and June rainy season.

The event is a China Athletics Association Gold Medal-tier race and a World Athletics Elite Label event, founded in 2016.

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 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

View on Intui.travel

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 Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Nanchang 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 Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Nanchang Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 15, 2026 in Nanchang, China.

How much is the 2026 Nanchang Marathon entry fee?

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

What distances does 2026 Nanchang Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does 2026 Nanchang Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does 2026 Nanchang Marathon start?

Bai Square.

When does registration for 2026 Nanchang Marathon open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 8, 2026 to Tue, August 18, 2026.

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Nanchang 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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