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

There are 13 upcoming 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 13 races on this list (13 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 11 of 13 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on October 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 2027

There are 13 upcoming marathons in Asia in January on the 42Cal calendar, all in January 2027.

Upcoming races

January 2027

Date range

Countries

197 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated October 13, 2026.

Upcoming January Marathons in Asia 2027

13 races

Jan 3, 2027
Opening Soon
Chennai Marathon
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Marathon
Also: 10K, Half Marathon
See full guide
Jan 3, 2027
Opening Soon
Karachi Marathon
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide
Jan 10, 2027
Opening Soon
Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon
Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide
Jan 10, 2027
Registration Closed
Xiamen Marathon
Xiamen, Fujian, China
Marathon
See full guide
Jan 15, 2027
Opening Soon
Doha Marathon
Doha Corniche, Doha, Qatar
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Jan 17, 2027
Opening Soon
Chongqing Marathon
Chongqing, China
Marathon
Also: 5K
See full guide
Jan 17, 2027
Opening Soon
Dubai Marathon
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Marathon
Also: 10K
See full guide
Jan 17, 2027
Opening Soon
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
Hong Kong
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K
See full guide
Jan 17, 2027
Registration Open
Tata Mumbai Marathon
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K
See full guide
Jan 23, 2027
Registration Open
Buriram Marathon
Buriram, Thailand
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, Marathon
See full guide
Jan 29, 2027
Registration Open
Muscat Marathon
Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Jan 30, 2027
Opening Soon
Riyadh Marathon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Jan 31, 2027
Registration Open
Osaka International Women's Marathon
Osaka, Japan
Marathon
See full guide

Compare These Races

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	—	Registration Open
Buriram Marathon	January 2027	Buriram, Thailand	Marathon	40 m	Registration Open
Muscat Marathon	January 2027	Muscat, Oman	Marathon	120 m	Registration Open
Riyadh Marathon	January 2027	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia	Marathon	60 m	Opening Soon
Osaka International Women's Marathon	January 2027	Osaka, Japan	Marathon	60 m	Registration Open