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

There are 13 upcoming 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 marathons in Asia in December?

Most of the 13 races on this list (13 of them) fall in December 2026.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Shanghai Marathon in Shanghai is the flattest race on this list, with about 98 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 12 of 13 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on October 14, 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 Marathons in Asia 2026

There are 13 upcoming marathons in Asia in December on the 42Cal calendar, all in December 2026.

Upcoming races

December 2026

Date range

Countries

230 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated October 14, 2026.

Upcoming December Marathons in Asia 2026

13 races

Dec 6, 2026
Registration Open
Busan Bridge Marathon
Busan, South Korea
Marathon
Also: 10K
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Registration Open
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Registration Closed
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan
Marathon
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Registration Closed
Shanghai Marathon
Shanghai, China
Marathon
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Opening Soon
Shenzhen Marathon
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Sold Out
Shonan International Marathon
Oiso, Kanagawa, Japan
Marathon
Also: 10K
See full guide
Dec 6, 2026
Sold Out
Singapore International Marathon
Singapore
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Dec 12, 2026
Registration Open
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Marathon
Also: 10K, 5K
See full guide
Dec 13, 2026
Registration Closed
Nara Marathon
Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Marathon
Also: 10K
See full guide
Dec 13, 2026
Registration Open
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
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon
See full guide
Dec 20, 2026
Registration Open
Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K
See full guide
Dec 20, 2026
Registration Closed
Taipei Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon
See full guide

Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Busan Bridge Marathon	December 2026	Busan, South Korea	Marathon	180 m	Registration Open
Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon	December 2026	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	Marathon	80 m	Registration Open
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon	December 2026	Hofu, Japan	Marathon	40 m	Registration Closed
Shanghai Marathon	December 2026	Shanghai, China	Marathon	30 m	Registration Closed
Shenzhen Marathon	December 2026	Shenzhen, China	Marathon	70 m	Opening Soon
Shonan International Marathon	December 2026	Oiso, Japan	Marathon	40 m	Sold Out
Singapore International Marathon	December 2026	Singapore, Singapore	Marathon	100 m	Sold Out
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon	December 2026	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	Marathon	50 m	Registration Open
Nara Marathon	December 2026	Nara, Japan	Marathon	365 m	Registration Closed
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	Chiang Mai, Thailand	Marathon	30 m	Registration Open
Taipei Marathon	December 2026	Taipei, Taiwan	Marathon	—	Registration Closed