Guilin Marathon
Guilin · Nov 8, 2026
A world-famous landscape marathon through China's most iconic karst scenery. The November course follows the emerald Li River with the surreal limestone pinnacles that have inspired Chinese painters for millennia rising on every side.
Date
Nov 8, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~120m elevation gain
Field Size
15,000 runners
Course
Starting from Central Square, along Li River, past Elephant Trunk Hill and Fubo Hill, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •November temps around 12-22°C, dry and pleasant — ideal racing weather
- •Pre-race visits: Li River cruise, Yangshuo, Reed Flute Cave, Longji Rice Terraces
- •Local specialties: Guilin rice noodles, beer fish, yangzong snails, and osmanthus tea
- •Extend your trip to Yangshuo (1.5 hours) for the full karst landscape experience
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