Haikou Marathon
Haikou · Dec 27, 2026
A tropical island marathon on Hainan, China's "Hawaii." January Haikou is warm and sunny. The coastal course offers ocean views, coconut palms, and the relaxed pace of island life — a perfect winter escape from the mainland cold.
Date
Dec 27, 2026
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~40m elevation gain
Field Size
18,000 runners
Course
Starting from Evergreen Park, along Haikou Bay, past Holiday Beach and the Volcanic Crater Park, finishing at the new stadium
Tips
- •January temps around 18-25°C, warm and sunny — summer gear recommended
- •Pre-race visits: Volcanic Crater Park, Qilou Old Street, Wenchang satellite launch center
- •Local specialties: Wenchang chicken, hele crab, coconut rice, and tropical fruits
- •Hainan is duty-free — great for post-race shopping at Haitang Bay
Tropical IslandHainan HawaiiWinter EscapeCoastal Course