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2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNDec 12, 202642.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 61 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Qionghai · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
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Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A full·half marathon marathon in Qionghai, Hainan, home to the Boao Forum for Asia.

From the banks of the Wanquan River, the course passes the International Convention Center before continuing onto palm-lined coastal roads.

A nationwide December event in Hainan, with more than half of its participants coming from outside the island.

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 Qionghai Boao 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.

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 enter 2026 Qionghai Boao 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

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 Qionghai Boao Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2025 edition
City center · not the start line

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

START

琼海市

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The Qionghai Bo’ao Marathon follows the Wanquan River (万泉河), passes in front of the Bo’ao Forum for Asia International Convention Centre,

and then heads onto the coastal road, with the course course laid out around this flow.

In particular, an approximately 6 km section was designed to connect rural tourist attractions and island sightseeing roads along the coastline,

making it one of the race’s signature stretches through Hainan’s tropical beach scenery of palm trees and sea breezes.

However, detailed sections may be adjusted each year, so it is safest to check the official map released close to the event for the actual 2026 course.

Field size
Approximately 10,000 runners (full marathon 4,000; half marathon 6,000, based on the previous year)
Grade
CAA Grade A
Typical race-season temperature: around 20°C (68°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2025

Finisher certificate 2025

Event T-shirt 2025

Finisher medal 2025

Timing chip 2025

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your 2026 Qionghai Boao 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

  • Getting to the startNo specific train/subway station identified; start is at 琼海市文化体育中心 (Qionghai Cultural & Sports Center) -…
  • Getting to the finishNo specific train · subway station identified; per prior edition 2025 the full marathon finishes at 博鳌亚洲论坛会址 (Boao Forum for Asia venue), half marathon finishes near 博鳌乐城国际创新药械展东侧

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No specific train/subway station identified; start is at 琼海市文化体育中心 (Qionghai Cultural & Sports Center) - per prior edition 2025

Per prior edition (2025): race starts at Qionghai Cultural & Sports Center. 2026 official registration page confirms the date but does not list start/finish addresses.

per prior edition [2025] used for start/finish/shuttle specifics since the 2026 official page only confirms date/category, not detailed logistics.

Map

Getting to the finish

No specific train/subway station identified; per prior edition 2025 the full marathon finishes at 博鳌亚洲论坛会址 (Boao Forum for Asia venue), half marathon finishes near 博鳌乐城国际创新药械展东侧

Per prior edition (2025) details; course passes the Wanquan River and the Boao Asian Forum International Conference Center.

Map

Start shuttle

Per prior edition (2025): organizer opened free shuttle lines covering major transportation hubs and the race start/finish points; likely to be similarly arranged for 2026 but not separately 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 race is divided into full marathon and half marathon categories.

Based on the previous edition, the field comprised 4,000 full marathon runners and 6,000 half marathon runners, for a total of 10,000 participants.

More than half of registrants came from outside Hainan, giving the race nationwide recognition.

Registration has typically opened around two months before race day through multiple online channels,

including the Hainan Daily app and the “Workers' Home” (職工之家) app, so a similar announcement is likely for 2026.

In December, Qionghai enjoys Hainan's mild winter climate, with average temperatures around 18–24°C,

making it a relatively comfortable winter marathon compared with races elsewhere in mainland China.

Times are local to Qionghai. 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.

Haikou｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Meilan International Airport

₩22,056

View on Klook

Xiting Seafood Buffet · Fresh seafood, sashimi, and Chinese hotpot all-you-can-eat | Longhu Tianjie, Haikou, Hainan

₩52,091

View on Klook

City Private Transfer: Haikou to Sanya/Qionghai/Wanning/Wenchang

₩27,517

View on Klook

Hotels near the 2026 Qionghai Boao 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.

Haikou｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Meilan International Airport

₩22,056

View on Klook

City Private Transfer: Haikou to Sanya/Qionghai/Wanning/Wenchang

₩27,517

View on Klook

Haikou Volcano Wenbilang Peak Full Day Group Tour

₩46,899

View on Klook

Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden

₩28,209

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Qionghai

Eating well is part of the trip

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

Xiting Seafood Buffet · Fresh seafood, sashimi, and Chinese hotpot all-you-can-eat | Longhu Tianjie, Haikou, Hainan

₩52,091

View on Klook
Seeing Qionghai 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 Qionghai.

Total cost and budget for 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Qionghai runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Qionghai, China.

What distances does 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2025 edition)

Where can I book a hotel near the 2026 Qionghai Boao Marathon start?

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

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