Gold
Zhengzhou Marathon
Zhengzhou · Mar 29, 2026
An international gold-standard race at the heart of China. Starting from Zhengzhou's modern CBD and running toward the Yellow River — the 'Central China's First Marathon'. The flat and fast course connects the sleek glass towers of Zhengdong New District with the majestic Yellow River scenery, embodying the energy and grandeur of Chinese civilization's cradle.
Date
Mar 29, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~65m elevation gain
Field Size
40,000 runners
Course
Starting from Zhengdong New District CBD, along Ruyi Lake, Convention & Exhibition Center, Erqi Square, Yellow River Scenic Area
Tips
- •November temps 8-18°C with fall clarity — best air quality of the year
- •Pre-race exploration: Shaolin Temple, Mount Song, Henan Museum, Yellow River Scenic Area
- •Local must-try: noodle soup (huimian), spicy soup (hutang), Dao Kou roasted chicken
- •Stay in Zhengdong New District or Jinshui District — Metro Line 1 direct to start
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