Marathons in Hainan

Hainan is home to 2 marathons in our database in China, spread across cities including Haikou and Sanya.

Haikou Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 12,000 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

HaikouHainanChina

Haikou Marathon

The Haikou Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each January on a scenic coastal road in Haikou, China. It is one of China's most tropical full marathons and attracts winter travelers looking for warmth. The route passes palm-lined seaside roads, Haidian Island stretches, and open views over the Qiongzhou Strait. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 3 January 2027

SanyaHainanChina

Sanya International Marathon

The Sanya International Marathon brings approximately 12k runners each February to Hainan Island's tropical beach capital. The course follows the Sanya Bay and Dadonghai coastline with coconut palms, South China Sea views, and warm winter sunshine. February temperatures in the mid-20s °C make it China's premier tropical winter marathon destination.

Next race: Sunday, 28 February 2027

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Da NangVietnam· 387 km away

Danang International Marathon

The Danang International Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Da Nang, Vietnam. Oceanfront views and modern bridges define the race more than dense historic scenery. The route passes My Khe Beach, Han River bridges, and long coastal avenues backed by sea and mountains. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

HueVietnam· 387 km away

Marathon Hue

The Marathon Hue draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a historic urban road in Hue, Vietnam. The imperial-city setting gives the race a distinct cultural identity. The route passes the Perfume River, the Citadel area, and tree-lined roads through Vietnam's former imperial capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

NanningGuangxiChina· 441 km away

Nanning Marathon

The Nanning Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each December on an urban road in Nanning, China. Winter timing lets the race use southern China's warmth as an advantage instead of a heat penalty. The course passes the Yong River, subtropical greenery, and wide roads through the Guangxi capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

HanoiVietnam· 475 km away

Hanoi International Marathon

The Hanoi International Marathon draws approximately 3,000 finishers each October on an urban road in Hanoi, Vietnam. It has quickly become one of Vietnam's flagship full marathons in the north. The course passes West Lake approaches, broad boulevards, and modern sections of the capital. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027

ZhuhaiGuangdongChina· 514 km away

Zhuhai Marathon

The Zhuhai Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 15k finishers each December on a scenic coastal road in Zhuhai, China. The long oceanfront mileage makes it one of China's most scenic coastal road marathons. The course passes the Lovers' Road seafront, island views, and sleek coastal skyline sections facing Macau. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

FoshanGuangdongChina· 545 km away

Foshan Marathon

The Foshan Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each November on an urban road in Foshan, China. It showcases Foshan's martial-arts and ceramics heritage within a fast Pearl River Delta course. The course passes Lingnan-style cultural landmarks, riverside sections, and broad delta-city roads. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

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