Running events and triathlons in Beijing (China): an overview of all runs and triathlon competitions in Beijing.
Information on all races in Beijing, including dates, registration, course, schedules and results.
Beijing Running: Imperial History and the World's Toughest Steps
Beijing’s running calendar provides a fascinating contrast between two internationally renowned events: a fast, historic city race and the brutal challenge of running over an ancient wonder. The city's main road event is the Beijing Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label race. The marathon starts dramatically at Tiananmen Square and progresses past the Forbidden City, providing an incredible tour of the capital's historical heart before finishing in the Olympic Green. The course is generally flat and fast, with minimal elevation gain, making it a competitive favorite for runners seeking a PB on a route steeped in history.
The Unrivaled Challenge: The Great Wall Marathon
In stark opposition to the city marathon's speed is the Great Wall Marathon. Consistently ranked as one of the world's most challenging endurance events, this race is an unforgettable, character-building ordeal. Runners must contend with over five thousand uneven stone steps, steep ascents, and descents as they traverse restored and rugged sections of the Wall. While the finish times are far slower than a standard road race—the terrain demands caution and power—the reward is unparalleled views and the unique feat of conquering one of mankind's greatest monuments. The event offers a marathon, half marathon, and shorter fun runs, drawing a specific breed of adventurer.
Between these two giants, the Beijing Half Marathon offers a popular spring event, also beginning at Tiananmen Square and providing a fast route toward the Olympic Park. Whether you choose the historical speed of the capital’s wide avenues or the extreme, stair-climbing adventure on the Great Wall, Beijing offers an intensely rewarding and visually spectacular running journey.
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Running Races 2026 in Beijing
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