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Guiyang Marathon
Guiyang · Jun 14, 2026
A cool summer marathon in China's "Summer Retreat Capital," a World Athletics Label race. June averages only 23°C in Guiyang. The rolling course passes Qianling Mountain and Huaxi Wetland, with the Nanming River shimmering beside Jiaxiu Tower.
Date
Jun 14, 2026
Difficulty
Extreme
Elevation
~280m elevation gain, hilly mountain course
Field Size
25,000 runners
Course
Starting from Guanshanhu District, passing Jiaxiu Tower, Qianling Mountain Park, and Huaxi Wetland Park, finishing at the Olympic Sports Center
Tips
- •June temps around 20-26°C — one of China's coolest summer marathons
- •Significant elevation changes — train specifically for hills in advance
- •Pre-race visits: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Xijiang Miao Villages, Qingyan Ancient Town
- •Local specialties: sour soup fish, siwawa, and changwang noodles
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