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Dalian Marathon
Dalian · Apr 26, 2026
A northern coastal marathon in China's most European-feeling city. May Dalian is fresh and green. The course hugs the dramatic coastline of the Liaodong Peninsula, passing rocky cliffs, beaches, and the world's largest city square at Xinghai.
Date
Apr 26, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~180m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Xinghai Square, along the coastline, past Tiger Beach, Binhai Road, and Fisherman's Wharf, finishing at the new stadium
Tips
- •May temps around 12-20°C, sea breezes can be cool — bring a jacket
- •Pre-race visits: Xinghai Square, Tiger Beach, Binhai Road, Lüshun Port
- •Local specialties: seafood, grilled squid, sea cucumber, and Dalian cherries
- •Dalian has a strong Russian and Japanese colonial heritage — explore the historic architecture
Northern CoastXinghai SquareEuropean FeelLiaodong Peninsula