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Dongying Marathon
Dongying · Oct 18, 2026
A wetland and oil city marathon where the Yellow River meets the sea. The October course passes through the young estuary ecosystem of the Yellow River Delta, a vital habitat for migratory birds, alongside monuments to China's second-largest oilfield.
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~30m elevation gain
Field Size
12,000 runners
Course
Starting from the Yellow River Delta, along the wetland road, past the Birding Museum and Shengli Oilfield, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •October temps around 10-22°C, crisp autumn by the coast
- •Pre-race visits: Yellow River Delta Nature Reserve, Birding Museum, Shengli Oilfield
- •Local specialties: Yellow River carp, sea cucumber, and estuary shellfish
- •The delta is China's youngest land — the landscape literally changes year to year
Yellow River DeltaWetland BirdsOil CityCoastal Flat