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Shaoxing Marathon
Shaoxing · Nov 8, 2026
The "City of Water, Bridge, and Wine" hosts a culturally rich November marathon. The course follows ancient canals past the home of modern China's greatest writer, Lu Xun, and the legendary Orchid Pavilion where calligraphy was born.
Date
Nov 8, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~60m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Jianhu Lake, along the ancient canal, past Lu Xun's Former Residence and Orchid Pavilion, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •November temps around 10-20°C, cool and dry — good racing weather
- •Pre-race visits: Lu Xun's Former Residence, Orchid Pavilion, Shen Garden, Donghu
- •Local specialties: Shaoxing wine, stinky tofu, yellow rice wine chicken
- •Shaoxing wine is China's most famous rice wine — visit a distillery for tasting
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