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Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon

January 10, 2027 · 5:30 AMKaohsiung, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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Race Day

68°F

61–77°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

197ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

13K

Large field

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

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.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via the official registration platform (irunner.biji.co)
Two-phase registration window: early-bird period followed by general registration
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
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Entry fees are generally non-refundable and non-transferable per organizer rules published each year on the official site

Questions about the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon 2027

When is the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon 2027?

Sunday, January 10, 2027.

What time does the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon start?

The race starts at 5:30 AM, local time.

What is the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon time limit?

6 hours 30 minutes.

How do I enter the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Sep 1, 2026: Registration opens (expected, based on prior-year pattern). Ways in: Online registration via the official registration platform (irunner.biji.co); Two-phase registration window: early-bird period followed by general registration.

What is the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon course like?

60 m of total elevation gain. It passes Kaohsiung National Stadium (World Games Stadium), Love River Greenway and Zuoying Naval Base.

What is the weather like at the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 16–25 °C (61–77 °F).

Is the Kaohsiung Fubon Marathon a Boston qualifier?

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

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