Jiaxing Marathon
Jiaxing · Oct 18, 2026
A water town marathon in the heart of Jiangnan culture. The April course starts at historic Nanhu Lake, where the Chinese Communist Party was founded, and passes through the canal network that connects iconic water towns Wuzhen and Xitang.
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~40m elevation gain
Field Size
15,000 runners
Course
Starting from Nanhu Lake, along the Grand Canal, past Wuzhen Water Town and Xitang Ancient Town, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •April temps around 12-22°C, misty and poetic Jiangnan spring
- •Pre-race visits: Nanhu Lake, Wuzhen, Xitang, and the Grand Canal Museum
- •Local specialties: zongzi rice dumplings, Wufangzhai pastries, and lake crabs
- •Jiaxing is 30 minutes from Shanghai and Hangzhou by high-speed train
Water TownNanhu LakeGrand CanalJiangnan Culture