How many half marathons in Asia in December are there in 2026?

There are 8 half marathons in Asia in December listed on 42Cal, all in December 2026. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for half marathons in Asia in December?

Most of the 8 races on this list (8 of them) fall in December 2026.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon in Start at Tha Phae Gate is the flattest race on this list, with about 98 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 7 of 8 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on July 17, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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December Half Marathons in Asia

There are 8 upcoming half marathons in Asia in December on the 42Cal calendar, all in December 2026. They span 6 countries, including China, Malaysia, Singapore. Course elevation gain starts as low as 98 ft, with a median of 262 ft across the field.

Upcoming races

December 2026

Date range

Countries

262 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated July 17, 2026.

The Races

8 races

Dec 6, 2026

Registration Open

Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 5K

See full guide

Dec 6, 2026

Opening Soon

Shenzhen Marathon

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Also: Half Marathon

Singapore International Marathon

Singapore, Singapore

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

See full guide

Dec 12, 2026

Opening Soon

Langkawi International Half Marathon

Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia

Also: 10K

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K

See full guide

Dec 20, 2026

Registration Closed

Guangzhou Marathon

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Also: Half Marathon

Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon

Start at Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai Old City; finish at King Naresuan the Great Monument, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K

See full guide

Dec 20, 2026

Opening Soon

Taipei Marathon

Taipei, Taiwan

Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

See full guide

Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon	December 2026	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	Marathon	80 m	Registration Open
Shenzhen Marathon	December 2026	Shenzhen, China	Marathon	70 m	Opening Soon
Singapore International Marathon	December 2026	Singapore, Singapore	Marathon	100 m	Registration Open
Langkawi International Half Marathon	December 2026	Langkawi, Malaysia	Half Marathon	80 m	Opening Soon
Penang Bridge International Marathon	December 2026	Batu Kawan, Malaysia	Marathon	80 m	Registration Open
Guangzhou Marathon	December 2026	Guangzhou, China	Marathon	80 m	Registration Closed
Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon	December 2026	Start at Tha Phae Gate, Thailand	Marathon	30 m	Registration Open
Taipei Marathon	December 2026	Taipei, Taiwan	Marathon	—	Opening Soon