Hangzhou Marathon
Hangzhou's 42.195K links West Lake and the Grand Canal before a stadium finish, combining a huge city field with a redesigned heritage route.
Quick facts
- Large autumn field with separate marathon and half-marathon finishes.
- Route connects West Lake and the Grand Canal.
- Full marathon finishes inside Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.
- AIMS member marathon and Boston-qualifying course.
About the Hangzhou Marathon
Hangzhou Marathon is one of China's largest autumn races, with a deep full-marathon field and a route built around two World Heritage sites. Lottery entry and separate full and half finishes shape race-week logistics.
Course
The marathon starts at Huanglong Sports Center, connects West Lake with the Grand Canal, and passes more than 20 city landmarks before finishing at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium.
Race-day weather
November is generally cool and drier than Hangzhou's summer, though riverside wind and changing sun can still affect the second half. The conditions usually favor patient pacing.
Past Hangzhou Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
Hangzhou Marathon FAQ
When is the Hangzhou Marathon?
The 2026 Hangzhou Marathon is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Is Hangzhou Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Hangzhou Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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