Marathons in Gansu

Gansu has one marathon in our database in China, centred on Lanzhou. Lanzhou Marathon typically draws around 40,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Lanzhou, Gansu, China

Lanzhou Marathon

The Lanzhou Marathon is one of China's largest road races, drawing approximately 40k finishers along the Yellow River through Gansu's highland capital. Runners follow the riverside promenade past the Zhongshan Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain, and the iron bridge that symbolises Lanzhou's Silk Road heritage. The June race date and roughly 1,500 m elevation make it a distinctive western-China marathon where thin air and Yellow River views define the experience.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Gansu.

Yinchuan, Ningxia, China· 344 km away

Yinchuan Marathon

The Yinchuan Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each May on an urban and riverside road in Yinchuan, China. Dry air and altitude define the race more than elevation changes do. The route passes canals, Helan Mountain views, and wide roads across the Ningxia plain. Thin air at altitude is the main pacing challenge despite a flat layout.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China· 504 km away

Xi'an Marathon

The Xi'an Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 18k finishers each October on a historic urban road in Xi'an, China. It is one of the clearest examples of a Chinese marathon weaving imperial history into a modern mass race. The course passes the ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda district, and modern Qujiang avenues. The ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda district, and modern Qujiang avenues unfold on a fast imperial-history course with only minor elevation changes.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Chengdu, Sichuan, China· 600 km away

Chengdu Marathon

The Chengdu Marathon draws approximately 35k runners each autumn through Sichuan's relaxed capital, famous for pandas, hot pot, and teahouse culture. The course passes Tianfu Square, the Jinjiang River, and the Anshun Bridge with views toward the Qionglai mountains on clear days. October race weather in the Sichuan Basin is mild and overcast — ideal for a flat, fast urban loop.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China· 731 km away

Baotou Marathon

The Baotou Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each June on an urban road in Baotou, China. Dry air and plateau exposure make the race feel tougher than the profile suggests. The course passes broad Inner Mongolian avenues, parks, and open industrial-city landscapes under huge skies. Thin air at altitude is the main pacing challenge despite a flat layout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

Chongqing, Chongqing, China· 766 km away

Chongqing Marathon

The Chongqing Marathon draws approximately 25k runners each March through China's mountain megacity where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. The course crosses river bridges, passes the Chaotianmen confluence, and climbs the city's famous terraced hillsides with skyline views of the '8D magic city.' March mist, humid river air, and rolling bridge-and-tunnel terrain make it one of China's most visually dramatic urban marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027