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Sunday, 22 November 2026
7:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic road
Race profile
Overview
The Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon runs on a Sunday in mid-to-late November in Gaoming District, Foshan, with the marathon field capped at 3,000 runners. The full marathon starts at Gaoming Sports Center in Su Village, follows district roads including rice-paddy sections, and finishes at Mingcheng Square; the half marathon loops back to the sports-center area on the published district roads.
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
- Typical participants
Approximately 3,000 marathon places
- Weather
Course & terrain
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon course
Course route details for race-week planning.
The full marathon starts at Gaoming Sports Center in Su Village, follows Xiuli Road, Mingxi Road, Haitian Avenue, Township Road 536, and rice-paddy roads, and finishes at Mingcheng Square. The half marathon shares the early roads and returns to the sports-center area via Panjiang Road and Xiuli Road. Published route details remain subject to final measurement.
Registration
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon entry requirements
The Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon uses first-come, first-served registration through the official app and WeChat channels once the window opens. Runners upload qualifying proof and sign the entry declaration, pay the fee, and wait for staff to approve the application. The full marathon requires one marathon or two half marathons completed since 1 January 2024, with proof accepted under the published entry rules.
On the day
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon race day
Cut-offs
From the gun.
- Race startsStart time: 7:00 am
- 42.195 kmCut-off time: 1:00 pm
- Overall time limitCut-off time: 6 hours
Getting there
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon travel
Airports closest to Gaoming for flight planning and race-week travel.
- Closest airport
Foshan (Nanhai) (FUO)
Foshan Shadi Airport
28 km / 18 mi
Race footage
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon videos
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
2024 Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon promotional film
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon?
- The Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Scenic road the full marathon starts at Gaoming Sports Center in Su Village and finishes at Mingcheng Square; the half marathon loops back to the sports-center area.
- What time does the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon start?
- The 2026 Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 22 November 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon start and finish?
- The full marathon starts at Gaoming Sports Center in Su Village and finishes at Mingcheng Square; the half marathon loops back to the sports-center area.
- When is the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon and how do I register?
- The race is typically held on a Sunday in mid-to-late November with a 07:00 start. Registration is first come, first served through the official app and WeChat channels after qualifying proof is approved under the published rules.
- Is the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon course flat?
- The route follows published district roads through Gaoming's rice-country lanes rather than a closed urban loop, with a generally flat profile.
- What landmarks does the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon pass?
- The full marathon passes Gaoming Sports Center, Xiuli Road, Mingxi Road, Haitian Avenue, rice-paddy roads, and Mingcheng Square.
- What weather should runners expect at the Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon?
- Expect warm, mild late-autumn conditions with moderate humidity in Guangdong.
Official resources
Foshan Gaoming Rice Field Marathon links
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If you see something that looks out of date, please send us a note. Last reviewed 11 November 2026.
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