Jinan Marathon
Jinan · Oct 18, 2026
The "City of Springs" marathon where ancient waterways meet modern urban energy. October Jinan is cool and golden. The course circles Daming Lake, passes the gushing Baotu Spring, and offers distant views of Thousand Buddha Mountain.
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~110m elevation gain
Field Size
25,000 runners
Course
Starting from Daming Lake, along Quancheng Square, past Baotu Spring and Thousand Buddha Mountain, finishing at the Olympic Center
Tips
- •October temps around 10-20°C, dry and comfortable autumn weather
- •Pre-race visits: Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, Thousand Buddha Mountain, Furong Street
- •Local specialties: sweet and sour carp, oil spin, and Jinan-style pancakes
- •The city is famous for its spring water — fill your bottle at public taps
City of SpringsDaming LakeBaotu SpringGolden October