C&D Xiamen Marathon

C&D Xiamen Marathon Countdown

275

Days

18

Hrs

45

Min

16

Sec

Next Race

January 10, 2027

276

days to go

The C&D Xiamen Marathon is China's premier World Athletics Platinum Label road race, renowned for its stunningly scenic coastal course along Huandao Road. Starting and finishing at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre, the route follows the UNESCO-recognized "International Marathon Gold Route" along the southeastern coastline, offering panoramic ocean views, golden beaches, and the silhouette of Gulangyu Island. Known as the "Most Beautiful Marathon Course" in China, its five-color scenery — blue sea, golden sand, green grass, red track, and gray road — has captivated runners worldwide.

WA Platinum Label

Est.

2003

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

50m

Elev. Loss

50m

Field Size

~35,000

When

January

Time Limit

6.25h

THE COURSE

Gain

+50m

Loss

-50m

MI 0

KM 0

Conference Centre Start

The race begins at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre as the morning sun rises over the Taiwan Strait. Thousands of runners pour onto Huizhan Road with ocean breezes and a festive atmosphere.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 0

KM 0

Conference Centre Start

The race begins at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre as the morning sun rises over the Taiwan Strait. Thousands of runners pour onto Huizhan Road with ocean breezes and a festive atmosphere.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 5

KM 8

Huandao Road Coastal Stretch

The golden section of Huandao Road stretches along the southeastern coastline. Runners are flanked by azure seas on one side and lush tropical greenery on the other, with seagulls soaring overhead.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 5

KM 8

Huandao Road Coastal Stretch

The golden section of Huandao Road stretches along the southeastern coastline. Runners are flanked by azure seas on one side and lush tropical greenery on the other, with seagulls soaring overhead.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 9

KM 15

Yanwu Bridge Sea Crossing

Runners cross the spectacular Yanwu Bridge, a sea interchange offering 360-degree panoramic views of Gulangyu Island and the harbor. The experience of running above the clouds over open water is unforgettable.

ELEV: 50ft

MI 9

KM 15

Yanwu Bridge Sea Crossing

Runners cross the spectacular Yanwu Bridge, a sea interchange offering 360-degree panoramic views of Gulangyu Island and the harbor. The experience of running above the clouds over open water is unforgettable.

ELEV: 50ft

MI 15

KM 24

Hulishan Fortress & Music Sculpture

The course passes the late Qing Dynasty Hulishan Fortress and the famous 247-meter Music Sculpture on Huandao Road — a Guinness World Record holder as the longest music score sculpture. The Wave of Gulangyu melody carved in stone accompanies runners along this stretch.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 15

KM 24

Hulishan Fortress & Music Sculpture

The course passes the late Qing Dynasty Hulishan Fortress and the famous 247-meter Music Sculpture on Huandao Road — a Guinness World Record holder as the longest music score sculpture. The Wave of Gulangyu melody carved in stone accompanies runners along this stretch.

ELEV: 25ft

MI 22

KM 35

Baicheng Beach & Return

Runners pass the golden sands of Baicheng Beach near Xiamen University before the return journey along the coast. The final kilometers retrace the exhibition centre area with enthusiastic crowds welcoming finishers home.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 22

KM 35

Baicheng Beach & Return

Runners pass the golden sands of Baicheng Beach near Xiamen University before the return journey along the coast. The final kilometers retrace the exhibition centre area with enthusiastic crowds welcoming finishers home.

ELEV: 15ft