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Xi'an Marathon
Xi'an · Oct 18, 2026
Run through 3,000 years of Chinese history in the ancient capital. The course starts at the massive Ming Dynasty city wall, passes the Tang Dynasty Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and weaves through a city where every corner whispers imperial legends.
Date
Oct 18, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~100m elevation gain
Field Size
30,000 runners
Course
Starting from Yongning Gate, along ancient city wall, past Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Qujiang Pool, finishing at the Olympic Sports Center
Tips
- •October temps around 10-20°C, pleasant autumn with occasional haze
- •The Terracotta Warriors are 1 hour away — a must-see day trip
- •Local cuisine: roujiamo, liangpi, yangroupaomo, and biangbiang noodles
- •Night markets around Muslim Quarter are perfect for post-race feasting
Ancient CapitalCity WallTerracotta WarriorsTang Dynasty