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2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon race photo

2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CNOct 18, 202621.1km
Terence85 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 12 days
Oct 18, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Yibin · 21.1km
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon race photo
Terence85 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A half marathon held in conjunction with the “First Bend of the Yangtze” scenic area in Yibin, Sichuan.

Finish is located at the Yibin International Convention and Exhibition Center.

A single-event half marathon through the riverside city where the Yangtze makes its first major bend.

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 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half 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 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend 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.

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 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon course map and elevation

The 21.1km I'll run

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

START

宜宾市

FINISH

Yibin International Convention and Exhibition Center

Finish · Google Maps
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Half marathon is held as a single event.

The finish is listed as Yibin International Convention and Exhibition Center, but the official page does not specify the start or finish locations.

It is a China Athletics Association C-class certified race held in connection with the 'Yangtze First Bend' scenic area.

Grade
CAA Grade C
Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend 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.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Bib pickup details for the Yibin Changjiang No.1 Bend half marathon have not been announced yet (check the official WeChat account).

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Official race page does not state exact start/finish coordinates.

It is a China Athletics Association-listed C-class half marathon in Yibin, Sichuan, expected October 18, 2026, tied to the 'Yangtze First Bend' scenic area.

Regional transit access: Yibin Wuliangye Airport, high-speed rail via Chengdu-Guiyang and Chongqing-Kunming lines,

and the Smart Rail T4 line reaching Nanxi District Government Station.

Road closures

Wuliangye Airport serves over 30 cities;

Qinghai/Yukun High-Speed ​​Railway Yibin Station (宜宾站);

Smart Track Line T4 is directly connected to Nanxi District Government Station

More details

No specific shuttle bus or parking information found.

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.

Yibin has Wuliangye Airport and can also be reached by high-speed rail on the Chengdu–Guiyang and Chongqing–Kunming lines.

Within the city, Smart Rail T4 reaches Nanxi District Government Station.

No shuttle bus or parking information has been published.

Times are local to Yibin. 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.

Time for you, before and after the finish

11 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Yibin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Yibin Airport

₩34,231

View on Klook

Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha Full-Day Tour (Transfers Included)

₩70,227

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Leshan Giant Buddha Unesco Site Full Day Tour

₩118,373

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Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha Full Day Tour with Boat Or Hike

₩53,302

View on Klook

Yibin Twenty-Four Banquet • Immersive Palace Banquet

₩29,247

View on Klook

One-day tour of Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei in Chengdu

₩98,644

View on Klook

2-Day Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha Tour in Sichuan (Optional Private English-speaking Group)

₩161,292

View on Klook

【Klook Selection】Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha & Mount Emei & Panda Base & Huanglongxi Ancient Town (One-Day/Half-Day Tour)

₩60,398

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Yibin with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Yibin.

Total cost and budget for 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Yibin runners' room

Frequently asked questions about 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon take place?

It takes place on Sun, October 18, 2026 in Yibin, China.

What distances does 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon offer?

Half.

Where does 2026 Yibin Yangtze River First Bend Half Marathon finish?

Yibin International Convention and Exhibition Center.

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