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Jilin Marathon
Jilin · May 31, 2026
A riverside marathon in the "River City" of Northeast China. June Jilin is lush and green. The course follows the Songhua River, famous for its winter rime ice but equally beautiful in summer with riverside parks and the distinctive Meteorite Museum.
Date
May 31, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~70m elevation gain
Field Size
15,000 runners
Course
Starting from Jilin Century Square, along the Songhua River, past Meteorite Museum and Beishan Park, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •June temps around 16-26°C, warm and humid — summer running conditions
- •Pre-race visits: Meteorite Museum, Beishan Park, Songhua Lake, Wula Ancient City
- •Local specialties: Manchu hotpot, Jilin ginseng chicken, and Korean cold noodles
- •Jilin is famous for winter rime — consider returning for the January ice festival
River CitySonghua RiverMeteorite MuseumNortheast Summer