Sanya Marathon
Sanya · Dec 27, 2026
China's premier tropical beach marathon on Hainan Island's southern tip. December Sanya is warm and sunny, with the course hugging the turquoise coastline of Sanya Bay and passing the iconic Nanshan Temple with its towering Guanyin statue.
Date
Dec 27, 2026
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~50m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Sanya Bay, along the coastline, past Yalong Bay and Nanshan Temple, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •December temps around 20-28°C, warm tropical winter — summer gear essential
- •Pre-race visits: Nanshan Temple, Yalong Bay, Tianya Haijiao, Wuzhizhou Island
- •Local specialties: Hainan chicken rice, seafood, coconut dishes, and tropical fruits
- •Sanya is China's most popular winter beach destination — book accommodation early
Tropical BeachHainan ParadiseWinter EscapeNanshan Temple