Elite
Kyoto Marathon
Renshou · Feb 15, 2026
A rapidly growing half marathon in Sichuan's agricultural heartland. The March course follows the Minjiang River through pastoral landscapes, attracting elite runners with its fast, flat profile and growing reputation as a PB-friendly race.
Date
Feb 15, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~40m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Black Dragon Beach, along the river path, past wetlands park and ancient town, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •March temps around 10-20°C, mild spring — pleasant running conditions
- •Extremely flat course with minimal turns — ideal for half marathon personal bests
- •Pre-race visits: Black Dragon Beach Wetlands, Renshou Ancient Town, nearby Chengdu (1 hour)
- •Sichuan cuisine is fiery and flavorful — try the local rabbit dishes and river fish
Half MarathonFlat & FastMinjiang RiverSichuan Countryside