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Hangzhou Marathon

November 1, 2026 · 7:00 AMHangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Race Day

63°F

55–72°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

328ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +66 ft

Participants

36K

World-class event

Crowd Rating

8/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

The Lowdown

The Hangzhou Marathon is an annual World Athletics Gold Label race held each November in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, first run in 1987 and a full member of AIMS since 2007. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, November 1, starting at 7:00 AM from Huanglong Sports Center. The 42.195-kilometer full marathon course links two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, West Lake and the Grand Canal, passing Leifeng Pagoda, Su Causeway, and Lingyin Temple before crossing the Qiantang River on Fuxing Bridge and finishing at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center; the half marathon finishes at Citizen's Square. The 2026 race expands to a field of 36,000: 22,000 full marathon runners and 14,000 half marathoners. Entry runs through a lottery system, with a new two-stage lottery mechanism for 2026 and a dedicated overseas registration channel for international runners with a valid passport. Entry fees are 200 CNY for the full marathon and 150 CNY for the half. The race has previously carried the Geely Auto title sponsorship.

Course Highlights: 01West Lake (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
02Leifeng Pagoda
03Su Causeway
04Lingyin Temple
05Qiantang River / Fuxing Bridge
06Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
07Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 6 hours
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 20 years
Entry Methods: Online lottery application via the official hm.zhetiyu.cn portal
WeChat and the Zhe Tiyu (Zhejiang Sports) app
Dedicated overseas/international registration channel with valid passport
Eligibility: Minimum age 20 for the full marathon; 16 for the half marathon
Full marathon entrants need one verified full marathon or two half marathon finishes within 24 months
Entrants under 18 need a guardian-signed participation waiver
Required Documents: Valid Chinese national ID or passport
Verified prior race result (full marathon entrants)
Medical report dated within the last 12 months, covering blood pressure and an ECG (resting, 24-hour Holter or exercise treadmill). Uploaded after lottery selection, before payment.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable once lottery selection is confirmed and paid (standard practice for major Chinese marathons; confirm on the official portal before registering)

Questions about the Hangzhou Marathon 2026

When is the Hangzhou Marathon 2026?

Sunday, November 1, 2026.

What time does the Hangzhou Marathon start?

The race starts at 7:00 AM, local time.

What is the Hangzhou Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

How do I enter the Hangzhou Marathon 2026?

Entry is by lottery or ballot. Jul 15, 2026: Registration Deadline. Jun 23, 2026: Registration Opens. Ways in: Online lottery application via the official hm.zhetiyu.cn portal; WeChat and the Zhe Tiyu (Zhejiang Sports) app; Dedicated overseas/international registration channel with valid passport.

What is the Hangzhou Marathon course like?

100 m of total elevation gain. It passes West Lake (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Leifeng Pagoda and Su Causeway.

What is the weather like at the Hangzhou Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 13–22 °C (55–72 °F).

Is the Hangzhou Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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