Gold
Kunming Marathon
Kunming · Sep 27, 2026
China's "City of Eternal Spring" offers ideal marathon conditions year-round. The September course circles Dianchi Lake with views of the Western Hills, passing ethnic minority villages that showcase Yunnan's incredible cultural diversity.
Date
Sep 27, 2026
Difficulty
Extreme
Elevation
~150m elevation gain (starting at 1,890m)
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Dianchi Lakefront, along Haigeng Park, past Yunnan Nationalities Village, finishing at the new exhibition center
Tips
- •September temps around 15-24°C, eternal spring climate — perfect for running
- •1,890m altitude is mild; most runners adapt within a day
- •Pre-race visits: Stone Forest, Western Hills, Dianchi Lake, Green Lake Park
- •Yunnan specialties: crossing-the-bridge noodles, steam pot chicken, wild mushrooms
City of Eternal SpringDianchi LakeEthnic DiversityMild Altitude