Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon
The Lowdown
The Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon is southern Taiwan's largest road race, starting and finishing at the Kaohsiung National Stadium (World Games Stadium) in Zuoying District. The flat, fast course follows the scenic Love River Greenway through the heart of the city and, as a signature highlight, runs through the Zuoying Naval Base, a military facility normally closed to the public. Held every January, the weekend event draws more than 12,000 runners across a Sunday marathon and half marathon and a Saturday casual 5K and pet-friendly fun run. The race is organized by the Kaohsiung City Government Sports Development Bureau, with title sponsorship from Fubon Life Insurance in place since the early 2020s. Registration for the next edition typically opens in September, with an early-bird pricing window in the first two weeks.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Kaohsiung National Stadium (World Games Stadium)
Love River Greenway
Zuoying Naval Base
Lotus Pond
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Kaohsiung National Stadium (World Games Stadium), No. 100 Shiyun Boulevard, Zuoying District
TW
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the full marathon on race day
- Minimum age 16 for the half marathon
- No minimum age for the 5K casual run and pet carnival
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID (Taiwan National ID or passport for foreign runners)
- Signed medical/liability waiver
Entry Methods
- Online registration via the official registration platform (irunner.biji.co)
- Two-phase registration window: early-bird period followed by general registration
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable per organizer rules published each year on the official site
Early-bird pricing in 2026 was roughly 15-20% below standard pricing for each category
Race features a naval base security screening for the section routed through Zuoying Naval Base
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