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Yinchuan Marathon
Yinchuan · May 17, 2026
A unique marathon in the Jiangnan of the Frontier. The course offers distant views of Helan Mountain's majestic silhouette, the mysterious mounds of the Western Xia Tombs, and the lush green irrigation channels of the Yellow River.
Date
May 17, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~60m elevation gain
Field Size
25,000 runners
Course
Starting from People's Square, along Beijing Road, past Helan Mountain Rock Art, Western Xia Imperial Tombs, and Lanshan Park, finishing at the Flower Expo Park
Tips
- •May temps around 12-26°C, dry climate; occasional sandstorms — bring wind protection
- •Pre-race visits: Western Xia Tombs, Zhenbeibao Western Film Studio, Sand Lake
- •Local specialties: hand-pulled lamb, lamb offal soup, eight-treasure tea
- •Recommended stays: Jinfeng or Xingqing districts with direct bus to start
Frontier JiangnanHelan MountainWestern Xia CultureElite Label