How many marathons in Asia in January are there in 2027?

There are 11 marathons in Asia in January listed on 42Cal, all in January 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for marathons in Asia in January?

Most of the 11 races on this list (11 of them) fall in January 2027.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Karachi Marathon in Karachi is the flattest race on this list, with about 98 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 9 of 11 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on August 13, 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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January Marathons in Asia

There are 11 upcoming marathons in Asia in January on the 42Cal calendar, all in January 2027. They span 9 countries, including China, Hong Kong, India. Course elevation gain starts as low as 98 ft, with a median of 197 ft across the field.

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Chennai Marathon	January 2027	Chennai, India	Marathon	40 m	Opening Soon
Karachi Marathon	January 2027	Karachi, Pakistan	Marathon	30 m	Opening Soon
Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon	January 2027	Kaohsiung, Taiwan	Marathon	60 m	Opening Soon
Xiamen Marathon	January 2027	Xiamen, China	Marathon	80 m	Registration Closed
Doha Marathon	January 2027	Doha Corniche, Qatar	Marathon	50 m	Opening Soon
Chongqing Marathon	January 2027	Chongqing, China	Marathon	320 m	Opening Soon
Dubai Marathon	January 2027	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	Marathon	30 m	Opening Soon
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon	January 2027	Hong Kong, Hong Kong	Marathon	—	Opening Soon
Tata Mumbai Marathon	January 2027	Mumbai, India	Marathon	—	Opening Soon
Muscat Marathon	January 2027	Muscat, Oman	Marathon	120 m	Registration Open
Riyadh Marathon	January 2027	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	Marathon	60 m	Opening Soon

January Marathons in Asia

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Chennai Marathon

Karachi Marathon

Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon

Xiamen Marathon

Doha Marathon

Chongqing Marathon

Dubai Marathon

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

Tata Mumbai Marathon

Muscat Marathon

Riyadh Marathon

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