marathon.level.elite
Nanning Marathon
Nanning · Dec 6, 2026
The "Green City" of South China hosts a tropical-flavored December marathon. Nanning's abundant greenery and subtropical climate make for a lush, warm-weather race. The course follows the Yongjiang River with views of the iconic Qingxiu Mountain.
eventDetail.date
Dec 6, 2026
eventDetail.difficulty
eventDetail.diff.moderate
eventDetail.elevation
~90m elevation gain
eventDetail.fieldSize
28,000 runners
eventDetail.courseFeatures
Starting from Wuxiang Square, along Yongjiang River, past Qingxiu Mountain and Nanning International Convention Center, finishing at the sports center
eventDetail.tips
- •December temps around 12-22°C, mild and green — shorts weather
- •Pre-race visits: Qingxiu Mountain, Detian Waterfall, Yangmei Ancient Town
- •Local specialties: old friend rice noodles, lemon duck, and tropical fruits
- •Nanning is the gateway to Guilin and Yangshuo — plan a post-race extension
Green CitySubtropicalYongjiang RiverSouth China Gateway