Overview
The Jiaxing Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each November on a water-town urban road in Jiaxing, China. Its low elevation and flat geometry suit consistent pacing. The route passes canal areas, lake-adjacent roads, and modern streets in the Yangtze Delta water country. The course is very flat throughout.
Jiaxing Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Jiaxing Marathon 2026 race day
The next Jiaxing Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026 with a 8:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 50 m of climbing on a very flat layout.
Jiaxing Marathon course route
Starts and finishes in Jiaxing's central district. The route passes canal areas, lake-adjacent roads, and modern streets in the Yangtze Delta water country. Water-town miles stay level across the delta plain, with crowds at canal bridges and the central finish festival.
Jiaxing Marathon elevation profile
The Jiaxing Marathon course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The Jiaxing Marathon uses a lottery or ballot through jiaxing.marathon.org.cn, with registration windows that typically open several months before the November race. Domestic applicants register via the official marathon.org.cn portal and demand routinely exceeds the mass-participation cap of roughly 10k 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 Jiaxing Marathon elevation profile?
- The Jiaxing Marathon has 50 metres of total climbing and 50 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is very flat, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.
- How long is the Jiaxing Marathon?
- The Jiaxing Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Water-town urban road starting and finishing in Jiaxing's central district.
- What time does the Jiaxing Marathon start?
- The 2026 Jiaxing Marathon starts at 8:00 am local time on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on jiaxing.marathon.org.cn/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Jiaxing Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Jiaxing's central district. Updated course maps are published at https://jiaxing.marathon.org.cn/ each year.
- When is the Jiaxing Marathon and how do I register?
- Jiaxing Marathon is typically held in November. Registration opens through https://jiaxing.marathon.org.cn/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Jiaxing Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Jiaxing Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Jiaxing Marathon pass?
- The route passes canal areas, lake-adjacent roads, and modern streets in the Yangtze Delta water country.
- What weather should runners expect at Jiaxing Marathon?
- Typically cool and slightly damp with low cloud possible and little wind.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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