Hsinchu City Marathon
Hsinchu's full marathon runs from Shulintou through city, riverside and coastal sections, with a 1,500-runner field and a six-hour course cutoff.
Quick facts
- Full-marathon field capped at 1,500 runners.
- Urban, riverside and coastal course with an extended exposed section.
- Six-hour limit with intermediate course controls.
- The active entry form lists the full marathon as a selectable 42.195-kilometre race.
Is registration open for the 2026 Hsinchu City Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Hsinchu City Marathon is open.
About the Hsinchu City Marathon
Hsinchu City Government co-organizes this urban marathon, which limits the full-distance field to 1,500 runners. The race starts early from Shulintou and shares the morning with shorter events while maintaining its own entry selector, timing and course limits.
Course
The 42.195-kilometre route moves through central Hsinchu, parkland and a riverside bikeway before spending a long section near the coast. The organizer publishes intermediate controls at 5K, 10K and 26K and gives marathoners six hours to finish.
Race-day weather
Hsinchu is known for wind, and the northeast monsoon can make December's exposed coastal kilometres feel cooler than the thermometer suggests. Light rain is also possible, so effort can vary sharply with wind direction.
Past Hsinchu City Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
Hsinchu City Marathon FAQ
When is the Hsinchu City Marathon?
The 2026 Hsinchu City Marathon is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Hsinchu City Marathon?
Registration for the 2026 Hsinchu City Marathon is open. View the official registration details at irunner.biji.co.
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