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2026 Xianyou Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNNov 29, 202642.195km · 21.1km

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Race date in 50 days: Nov 29, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Xianyou County · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee: CN¥130Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedWed, September 23, 2026 ~ Thu, October 8, 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·half marathon marathon in Xianyou, Fujian, the birthplace of Chinese classical furniture craftsmanship.

Starting at the Classical Craft Expo City, it follows the Mulan River.

A lottery-based marathon for 16,000 participants, bearing the mark of this “craft city.”

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 Wed, September 23, 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	4,000
Half21.0975km	07:30	8,000

As of 2025: full marathon 160 yuan, half marathon 130 yuan, and fun run 80 yuan (double for foreign nationals)

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

China Classical Crafts Expo City, Xianyou County, Putian City

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

China Classical Crafts Expo City, Xianyou County, Putian City

The start of course is at the China Classical Arts and Crafts Expo City,

and the organizers describe it as a course that passes city landmarks including the Mulan River and the expo center.

The finish for the health run category is set up at the Yonghong Grand Theatre.

Field size: Pool 4,000 people · half marathon 8,000 people
Grade: CAA Grade A
Organizer: Putian Municipal People's Government
Typical race-season temperature: around 16°C (60°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 startCity-level access only: Xianyou high-speed rail station connects to Fuzhou and Xiamen; Fuzhou Changle and…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

City-level access only: Xianyou high-speed rail station connects to Fuzhou and Xiamen; Fuzhou Changle and Xiamen Gaoqi international airports offer transfers; local buses reach scenic areas. No specific start-line station/shuttle details published yet for 2026. City confirmed as Putian (莆田市), Xianyou County (仙游县), Fujian.

A-class certified race

Getting to the finish

Same as start note — specific finish-line transit not published.

Start shuttle

Not yet published for 2026 edition.

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 previous edition (2025) started at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, from China Classic Handicraft Expo City,

with a total field of 16,000 runners, including full marathon 3,000, half marathon 8,000, and the health run (including the family run) 5,000.

Registration opened with a pre-entry period from August 23 at 11:00 a.m. to September 23 at 5:00 p.m.,

the lottery results were announced at 10:00 a.m. on October 10, and selected runners paid Entry fee from October 10 to 15.

Entry fee was 160 yuan for full marathon (320 yuan for foreigners), 130 yuan for half marathon (260 yuan for foreigners),

and 80 yuan for the health run (160 yuan for foreigners).

Race pack collection had to be done in person with an ID card at the designated location on November 15-16, two days before the race,

and proxy pickup was not allowed.

For transport, Shien Railway Station on the high-speed rail network connects to Fuzhou and Xiamen,

and connections are also available via Fuzhou Changle International Airport and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport,

while city buses can take you to the main sightseeing spots.

Times are local to Xianyou County. 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.

Fujian’s Charming Xiamen 3-Day Leisure Trip (Choice of 4- or 5-Star Hotel + Gulangyu Exploration, the “Hawaii of the East” + Scenic Seaside Sites + Mudflat Experience by Sailboat in Search of White Dolphins + Piano Island Photo Trip + Round Trip to Xiamen + Signature Minnan Cuisine)

₩205,388

2026 Xianyou Marathon

About 2026 Xianyou 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