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Yancheng Marathon
Yancheng · Mar 29, 2026
A unique wetland marathon in China's largest coastal nature reserve. The November course passes through the Yancheng Wetland, home to the rare milu deer and a critical stopover for endangered red-crowned cranes.
Date
Mar 29, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~50m elevation gain
Field Size
15,000 runners
Course
Starting from Julong Lake Park, along the wetland boardwalk, past Yancheng Nature Reserve and Milu Deer Park, finishing at the sports center
Tips
- •November temps around 6-16°C, cool and breezy by the coast
- •Bring binoculars — the nature reserve is famous for crane and deer spotting
- •Pre-race visits: Yancheng Wetland Reserve, Milu Deer Park, Dafeng Port
- •The course is very flat, making it suitable for first-time marathoners
Wetland ReserveMilu DeerRed-Crowned CranesCoastal Flat