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2026 Yantai Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNNov 1, 202642.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 24 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Yantai · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
CN¥200Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedWed, May 20, 2026 ~ Sat, June 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
2026 Yantai Marathon race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Yantai Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This full- and half marathon marathon follows Yantai’s coastline, linking mountains, sea, islands, and bays.

Starting at Binhai Square, it passes coastal landmarks including Yueliang Bay, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Yangma Island, earning the name “Coastal Golden course.”

With 7,000 full-marathon runners and half marathon 15,000 runners, it is a signature late-autumn race on the Shandong coast.

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 Yantai Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

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 Yantai 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 Wed, May 20, 2026

Marathon

Entry cost CN¥200

the whole process · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost CN¥160

half way · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

2026 Yantai Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStartField size
Marathon42.195km07:307,000
Half21.0975km—15,000
City center · not the start line

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

START

Binhai Square, Yantai City

FINISH

Yantai City Sports Park

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Course starts at Yantai Binhai Plaza and continues along Binhai North Road, Binhai Middle Road, and Binhai East Road,

passing coastal landmarks such as Moon Bay, Fisherman's Wharf, Yantai University, and Yangma Island.

Following Yantai's coastline and linking mountains and sea, islands and bays, it is billed as course, the "Coastal Golden course (滨海黄金course)."

Field size is 7,000 for full marathon and 15,000 for half marathon, and the race starts at 7:30 a.m. on November 1.

Field size
Full marathon 7,000 runners · half marathon 15,000 runners
Grade
CAA Grade A
Organizer
Yantai Municipal People's Government
Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Pacers

From the most recent edition

Bag drop 2025

Finisher certificate 2025

Event T-shirt 2025

Timing chip 2025

This may change for the next edition.

Where and when to collect your 2026 Yantai 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 pickup details for the Yantai Marathon have not yet been announced (check the official WeChat announcements).

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart at 滨海广场 (Binhai/Seaside Square), Yantai.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Start at 滨海广场 (Binhai/Seaside Square), Yantai. Yantai has NO subway/metro system (as of 2026, metro plans remain stalled pending national approval), so there is no rail station serving the start.

Runners rely on city bus or taxi/rideshare to Binhai Square. 22,000 participants (7,000 full marathon, 15,000 half marathon).

Yantai lacks any subway/metro; road closures around the course are likely on race day, so allow extra time for bus/taxi. No specific shuttle-bus or road-closure details were found for public transit routing.

Getting to the finish

Finish at Yantai Sports Park. There is no metro; the venue is reachable by city bus or taxi.

Road closures

Penglai Airport; Weiyan High-Speed ​​Railway; Longyanxi Railway Station (completed in 2027)

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.

Yantai in late November tends to be cold, so it's recommended to check the weather in advance and prepare warm clothing.

Registration is done through the official WeChat account and platforms such as Shuzixundong and Paopaowang.

Times are local to Yantai. 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.

Yantai｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Penglai International Airport

CN¥189

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Hotels near the 2026 Yantai 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.

Yantai｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Penglai International Airport

CN¥189

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Changdao South and North Changshan Tourist Area

CN¥108

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What to see in Yantai after the race

Seeing Yantai with the medal on

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

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

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

Total cost and budget for 2026 Yantai Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Yantai Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Yantai runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Yantai Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Yantai Marathon take place?

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

How much is the 2026 Yantai Marathon entry fee?

The main event costs CN¥200.

What distances does 2026 Yantai Marathon offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does 2026 Yantai Marathon start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does 2026 Yantai Marathon start?

Binhai Square, Yantai City.

Where does 2026 Yantai Marathon finish?

Yantai City Sports Park.

When does registration for 2026 Yantai Marathon open?

Registration runs from Wed, May 20, 2026 to Sat, June 20, 2026.

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

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

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