GUIDES / BEIJING / OCTOBER
BEIJING MARATHON
Usually held in autumn. 2026 edition: 18 October 2026. From Tiananmen Square to Olympic Park. A World Athletics Gold Label race with 30,000+ runners.
Key facts
| City | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Month | Usually autumn — 2026 edition: 18 October 2026 |
| Distance | Marathon (42.195 km) |
| Start | Tiananmen Square |
| Finish | Olympic Park, between the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube |
| Label | World Athletics Gold Label |
| Field | ~30,000+ runners |
| Official website | beijing-marathon.com |
Always confirm dates and entry rules on the official website.
What foreigners struggle with
- Chinese-language registration and ID details
- Bib pickup in person at the expo, with passport
- Getting to Tiananmen early with road closures and few taxis
- A hotel that works for both start and finish
- Paying for anything without Alipay or WeChat Pay
How we help
Bib pickup
We collect your bib and race pack, or go with you to the expo.
Private driver
Booked for race morning, so you reach the start on time.
Accommodation
Hotels chosen around the start line and road closures.
Translation & local help
Registration, payments, SIM/eSIM — sorted before you land.
Your emergency contact
A local number that answers 24/7 during your stay.
New to racing in China?
Read Racing in China as a foreigner: the complete guide — visa, payments, registration and race morning.
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Bib pickup, transfers, hotels, bikes and 24/7 local help. One fee: $100 / €100 per athlete, per race.
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