Marathon

Nanchang Marathon

Nanchang's full marathon starts at Bayi Square and follows the Gan River past major city landmarks, giving Jiangxi a large late-autumn road race.

Next raceSunday, November 15, 2026
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationNanchang, China
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 31, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • Capital-city marathon with a 07:30 start from Bayi Square.
  • Gan River course passes Tengwang Pavilion and the Nanchang Star.
  • World Athletics-certified marathon course through 2028.
  • Registration availability remains edition-specific and should be checked before travel.

About the Nanchang Marathon

Nanchang Marathon centers a large road-racing field on Jiangxi's capital. The full marathon uses the city's riverfront and landmark core, with a scale suited to runners seeking a major regional event.

Course

The marathon starts at Bayi Square and follows the Gan River corridor past Tengwang Pavilion and the Nanchang Star. Current materials do not establish a final finish location or elevation profile.

Past Nanchang Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, November 15, 2026Upcoming

Nanchang Marathon FAQ

When is the Nanchang Marathon?

The 2026 Nanchang Marathon is on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Is Nanchang Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Nanchang 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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