Overview
The Chuxiong Marathon draws approximately 6,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Chuxiong, China. Its minority-culture setting makes it feel different from eastern Chinese city marathons. The course passes Yi cultural landmarks, plateau-city roads, and avenues framed by Yunnan hills. Yi cultural landmarks and plateau-city avenues climb gently beneath Yunnan hills, giving Chuxiong a hillier feel than eastern Chinese city marathons.
Chuxiong Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Chuxiong Marathon 2026 race day
The next Chuxiong Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 8:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Chuxiong Marathon course route
Starts and finishes in Chuxiong's urban core. The course passes Yi cultural landmarks, plateau-city roads, and avenues framed by Yunnan hills. Moderate undulations on the plateau approaches reward disciplined pacing, with community support strongest near the civic start-finish hub.
Chuxiong Marathon elevation profile
The Chuxiong Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The Chuxiong Marathon uses a lottery or ballot through chuxiong.marathon.org.cn, with registration windows that typically open several months before the October race. Domestic applicants register via the official marathon.org.cn portal and demand routinely exceeds the mass-participation cap of roughly 6k runners. International runners must monitor the official site for overseas entry channels and health-credential requirements, as places fill quickly once the window opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Chuxiong Marathon elevation profile?
- The Chuxiong Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Chuxiong Marathon?
- The Chuxiong Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes in Chuxiong's urban core.
- What time does the Chuxiong Marathon start?
- The 2026 Chuxiong Marathon starts at 8:00 am local time on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on chuxiong.marathon.org.cn/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Chuxiong Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Chuxiong's urban core. Updated course maps are published at https://chuxiong.marathon.org.cn/ each year.
- When is the Chuxiong Marathon and how do I register?
- Chuxiong Marathon is typically held in October. Registration opens through https://chuxiong.marathon.org.cn/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Chuxiong Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://chuxiong.marathon.org.cn/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Chuxiong Marathon pass?
- The course passes Yi cultural landmarks, plateau-city roads, and avenues framed by Yunnan hills.
- What weather should runners expect at Chuxiong Marathon?
- Typically mild with thin, dry plateau air and strong daytime sun.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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