Overview
The Luoyang Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on a historic urban road in Luoyang, China. Its spring timing overlaps with Luoyang's famous peony season. The route passes peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities. Peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities bloom alongside April's famous flower season on flat roads.
Luoyang Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Luoyang Marathon 2027 race day
The next Luoyang Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 April 2027 with a 8:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
Luoyang Marathon course route
Starts and finishes in Luoyang's urban core. The route passes peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
Luoyang Marathon elevation profile
The Luoyang Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The Luoyang Marathon uses a lottery or ballot through luoyang.marathon.org.cn, with registration windows that typically open several months before the April 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 Luoyang Marathon elevation profile?
- The Luoyang Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Luoyang Marathon?
- The Luoyang Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Historic course starting and finishing in Luoyang's urban core.
- What time does the Luoyang Marathon start?
- The 2027 Luoyang Marathon starts at 8:00 am local time on Sunday, 4 April 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on luoyang.marathon.org.cn/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Luoyang Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Luoyang's urban core. Updated course maps are published at https://luoyang.marathon.org.cn/ each year.
- When is the Luoyang Marathon and how do I register?
- Luoyang Marathon is typically held in April. Registration opens through https://luoyang.marathon.org.cn/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Luoyang Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Luoyang Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Luoyang Marathon pass?
- The route passes peony-city boulevards, ancient-capital districts, and river sections tied to one of China's oldest cities.
- What weather should runners expect at Luoyang Marathon?
- Typically mild with dry-to-moderate humidity and pleasant central-China spring weather.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Nearby Marathons
Other races closest to Luoyang.
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China· 417 km away
Shijiazhuang Marathon
The Shijiazhuang Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each April on an urban road in Shijiazhuang, China. Its straightforward flat layout gives runners few terrain surprises. The route passes broad Hebei boulevards, civic plazas, and city parks built on the North China Plain. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027
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