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December Marathons in Asia

There are 10 upcoming marathons in Asia in December on the 42Cal calendar, all in December 2026. They span 8 countries, including China, Japan, Malaysia. Course elevation gain starts as low as 98 ft, with a median of 262 ft across the field.

10
Upcoming races
December 2026
Date range
8
Countries
262 ft
Median elevation

Race data last updated .

The Races

Dec 6, 2026
Registration Open

Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marathon

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

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Dec 6, 2026
Registration Closed

Shanghai Marathon

Shanghai, China
Marathon
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Dec 6, 2026
Opening Soon

Shenzhen Marathon

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

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Dec 6, 2026
Registration Open

Singapore International Marathon

Singapore, Singapore
Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

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Dec 12, 2026
Registration Open

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Marathon

Also: 10K, 5K

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Dec 13, 2026
Registration Closed

Nara Marathon

Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Marathon

Also: 10K, Marathon, Marathon

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Dec 13, 2026
Registration Open

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia
Marathon

Also: Half Marathon, 10K

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Dec 20, 2026
Registration Closed

Guangzhou Marathon

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

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Dec 20, 2026
Registration Open

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

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Dec 20, 2026
Opening Soon

Taipei Marathon

Taipei, Taiwan
Marathon

Also: Half Marathon

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Compare These Races

RaceDateLocationDistanceElevationStatus
Ho Chi Minh City International MarathonDecember 2026Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamMarathon80 mRegistration Open
Shanghai MarathonDecember 2026Shanghai, ChinaMarathon30 mRegistration Closed
Shenzhen MarathonDecember 2026Shenzhen, ChinaMarathon70 mOpening Soon
Singapore International MarathonDecember 2026Singapore, SingaporeMarathon100 mRegistration Open
ADNOC Abu Dhabi MarathonDecember 2026Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesMarathon50 mRegistration Open
Nara MarathonDecember 2026Nara, JapanMarathon365 mRegistration Closed
Penang Bridge International MarathonDecember 2026Batu Kawan, MalaysiaMarathon80 mRegistration Open
Guangzhou MarathonDecember 2026Guangzhou, ChinaMarathon80 mRegistration Closed
Muang Thai Chiang Mai MarathonDecember 2026Start at Tha Phae Gate, ThailandMarathon30 mRegistration Open
Taipei MarathonDecember 2026Taipei, TaiwanMarathon—Opening Soon

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