Gold
Wuxi Marathon
Wuxi · Mar 22, 2026
One of China's most scenic spring marathons around the vast Taihu Lake. The March course passes the iconic Lingshan Grand Buddha and the cherry blossoms of Yuantouzhu, creating a pink-and-white floral spectacle alongside the lake.
Date
Mar 22, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~60m elevation gain
Field Size
35,000 runners
Course
Starting from Taihu New Town, along Taihu Lake, past Lingshan Grand Buddha and Yuantouzhu, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •March temps around 8-18°C, cherry blossoms peak in late March — check bloom forecasts
- •Registration is extremely competitive — apply the moment it opens
- •Pre-race visits: Lingshan Grand Buddha, Yuantouzhu, Huishan Ancient Town, Nanchan Temple
- •Wuxi is 45 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed train — very accessible
Taihu LakeCherry BlossomsLingshan BuddhaSpring Spectacle