Bank of Nanjing Nanjing Marathon

Nanjing stages a marathon-only program with a 26,000-runner cap. General applicants enter a performance-segmented lottery, while exceptionally fast marathoners and several defined local cohorts can receive direct entry.

The point-to-point route starts at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and threads through the city's historic and civic core before finishing at Yanzi Ji Riverside Park. Landmarks and corridors include Zhonghua Gate, the Confucius Temple area, Xinjiekou, Xuanwu Lake and the Yangtze riverfront.

Late November in Nanjing often brings cool, relatively dry running weather, with mornings that can feel crisp before a milder afternoon. A passing front can still add wind or rain, especially on open riverfront sections.