Xining Marathon
Xining · Jun 28, 2026
China's highest provincial capital marathon and a gateway challenge on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. June Xining is pleasantly cool. The course follows the Huangshui River valley, with distant views of Riyue Mountain and Qilian Mountain snow peaks.
Date
Jun 28, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~180m elevation gain (starting at 2,260m altitude)
Field Size
15,000 runners
Course
Starting from Qinghai Sports Center, along the Huangshui River, past Puning Pearl Tower and Kumbum Monastery expressway, finishing at Duoba Base
Tips
- •June temps around 12-24°C, large day-night temperature difference — bring a windbreaker
- •2,260m altitude offers good high-altitude adaptation training for flatland runners
- •Pre-race visits: Qinghai Lake, Kumbum Monastery, Chaka Salt Lake
- •Recommended stays: Chengzhong or Chengbei districts near the start
Highest CapitalQinghai-Tibet PlateauHighland TrainingDuoba Base