Gold
Lanzhou Marathon
Lanzhou · May 24, 2026
China's only marathon along the Yellow River, a World Athletics Gold Label race. The course is flanked by iconic landmarks including the Yellow River Mother Statue, Zhongshan Iron Bridge, and the Waterwheel Expo Park.
Date
May 24, 2026
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~50m elevation gain
Field Size
40,000 runners
Course
Starting from Gansu International Convention & Exhibition Center, along the Yellow River scenic belt, finishing at Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center
Tips
- •May temps around 15-25°C, dry climate; willow catkins float along the riverbanks
- •Elevation ~1,500m may slightly affect flatland runners; arrive 1 day early to adapt
- •Lanzhou beef noodles are a pre- and post-race staple — a steaming bowl in the morning
- •Extend the trip to Qinghai Lake and Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountains
Unmatched AtmosphereGold LabelNorthwest FlavorOne Bowl of Noodles