Course & Elevation

The Beijing Marathon showcases China's capital through a scenic loop course starting and finishing at the Olympic Green. The route passes major landmarks including Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Summer Palace, weaving through historic hutong neighborhoods and modern urban districts. The relatively flat course with gentle rolling sections makes it accessible while offering stunning cultural vistas.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 14°C

Humidity 55%

Rain Chance 25%

Cool autumn weather with low humidity and clear skies typical of Beijing's fall season. Occasional wind from the northwest is common, making for ideal running conditions.

🏆 Course Record

02:07:16

Kamworor, Geoffrey (2017)

Registration

Registration Opens July

Registration Closes September

Entry Cost ¥288-¥588

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Beijing Marathon is one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious marathons, first held in 1981 with just 86 participants.
▸ The race passes directly by the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, making it one of the world's most historically significant marathon courses.
▸ The lottery system for entry reflects its extreme popularity—in 2024 the race received over 280,000 applications for 30,000 spots.
▸ Chinese runner Sun Yingjie won the women's race three consecutive times (2001-2003) and is a national running icon.

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