Marathons in Jiangsu

Jiangsu is home to 6 marathons in our database in China, spread across cities including Huai'an, Nanjing, Suzhou, and Wuxi, and more. Nanjing Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 20,000 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. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Huai'an, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Huai'an Marathon

The Huai'an Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on an urban road in Huai'an, China. Its flatness is the course's defining feature rather than headline landmarks. The route passes canal-city roads, parkland, and straight Jiangsu sections ideal for steady rhythm. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Nanjing Marathon

The Nanjing Marathon draws approximately 20k finishers each November through the ancient capital on the Yangtze River. The course passes the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum approach, Xuanwu Lake, the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, and the Confucius Temple district. November's cool Jiangnan autumn and flat terrain showcase Nanjing's blend of imperial history and modern development.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Suzhou Marathon

The Suzhou Marathon brings approximately 20k runners each March through the classical garden city of Jiangsu. The course passes Jinji Lake, the Suzhou Industrial Park CBD, and the ancient canal district with views of the iconic Suzhou Museum and Tiger Hill. March's mild Jiangnan spring and flat terrain make it a popular race in one of China's most beautiful cities.

Next race: Sunday, 21 March 2027

Wuxi, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Wuxi Marathon

The Wuxi Marathon draws approximately 18k finishers each March along Taihu Lake (Lake Tai) — China's third-largest freshwater lake. The course follows the lakeside embankment past Lingshan Grand Buddha views, the Wuxi CBD, and the scenic Meiliang Lake causeway. March cherry blossoms and Taihu's open water horizons make it one of the Yangtze Delta's most scenic spring marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Xuzhou Marathon

The Xuzhou Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each April on an urban road in Xuzhou, China. It pairs a fast course with a city better known for deep history than for marathon tourism. The course passes Yunlong Lake approaches, Han-dynasty historical areas, and broad Jiangsu boulevards. Yunlong Lake approaches, Han-dynasty historical areas, and broad Jiangsu boulevards pair a fast April course with a city better known for deep history.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China🇨🇳

Yangzhou Marathon

The Yangzhou Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each March on a historic urban road in Yangzhou, China. Yangzhou is better known globally for its famous half marathon, which makes the full marathon a more niche discovery. The route passes Slender West Lake approaches, canal-city roads, and low-elevation boulevards. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Jiangsu.

Hefei, Anhui, China🇨🇳· 172 km away

Hefei Marathon

The Hefei Marathon attracts approximately 15k finishers each November through Anhui province's capital on the shores of Chao Lake. The course passes Swan Lake CBD, the Baohe River, and the Anhui Museum district on wide central-China boulevards. November's crisp Anhui autumn and flat terrain make it the province's flagship road race.

Next race: Sunday, 8 November 2026

Wuhu, Anhui, China🇨🇳· 174 km away

Wuhu Marathon

The Wuhu Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a riverside urban road in Wuhu, China. The wide river setting gives the course a more open visual feel than many inland city events. The course passes the Yangtze riverside, lakeside parks, and university-area roads in southern Anhui. The Yangtze riverside, lakeside parks, and university-area roads in southern Anhui give March's race a wide, open feel with only subtle grade changes.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Zaozhuang, Shandong, China🇨🇳· 239 km away

Zaozhuang Marathon

The Zaozhuang Marathon draws approximately 8,000 finishers each April on an urban road in Zaozhuang, China. It sits below the national headline races but still draws a substantial regional field. The route passes canal-city roads, civic parks, and open boulevard sections in southern Shandong. Canal-city roads, civic parks, and open boulevard sections in southern Shandong carry a substantial regional April field across a mostly level urban loop.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Linyi, Shandong, China🇨🇳· 241 km away

Linyi Marathon

The Linyi Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each October on an urban road in Linyi, China. Its riverfront urban planning gives the course a spacious feel. The route passes the Yi River, new riverside districts, and broad roads in one of Shandong's largest inland cities. The Yi River, new riverside districts, and broad Shandong boulevards give one of the province's largest inland cities a spacious, largely level layout.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China🇨🇳· 312 km away

Jiaxing Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026