Gold
Nanjing Marathon
Nanjing · Nov 22, 2026
The ancient capital of six dynasties blends imperial grandeur with Republican-era elegance. November Nanjing is misty and golden. The course circles Xuanwu Lake and passes the majestic Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum amid purple mountain scenery.
Date
Nov 22, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~120m elevation gain
Field Size
30,000 runners
Course
Starting from Olympic Sports Center, along Xuanwu Lake, past Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Ming Xiaoling, finishing at the Olympic Center
Tips
- •November temps around 8-18°C, misty mornings and golden ginkgo avenues
- •Pre-race visits: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, Confucius Temple, Presidential Palace
- •Local cuisine: salted duck, duck blood soup, sesame pancakes, and xiaolongbao
- •Nanjing's history is complex — visit the Memorial Hall with sensitivity
Ancient CapitalSix DynastiesXuanwu LakePurple Mountain