Experience the 2026 Jinshanling Great Wall Challenge, a unique running adventure on one of the most scenic sections of the Great Wall of China.
Set in the historic Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area in Hebei, China, this event offers race distances for different levels of runners, including Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Family Run options. Participants can choose race entry only or join one of the travel packages designed to combine running, culture, sightseeing, and community.
Whether you are an experienced marathon runner, a recreational runner, or joining with family and friends, the Jinshanling Great Wall Challenge offers an unforgettable opportunity to run along an iconic world heritage landscape and experience the beauty of China.
The 2026 Jinshanling Great Wall Challenge will take place at the Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area in Hebei, China.
Participants may register for the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K Family Run. The event combines a challenging running experience with the historic and scenic landscape of the Great Wall.
Race Date:
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Location:
Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area, Hebei, China
Race Pack Pick-up:
Details regarding race pack pick-up time, location, and required documents will be announced before the event. Participants must bring a valid passport or photo ID.
Course and Schedule:
Final race schedules, start times, course maps, and route information will be provided before race day.
What to Bring:
Please bring your registration confirmation, valid passport or photo ID, suitable running shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and any personal items needed for the race.
Transportation and Parking:
Arrival instructions, shuttle information, and parking details will be announced before the event.
Please check your email and the official event page regularly for updates.
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
12:00
$1980.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
12:00
$220.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$1170.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$110.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$55.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$1620.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
12:00
$220.00
Oct 11, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
12:00
$220.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Luanping.
Learn more about the host city, Luanping.
Luanping County is a county of northeastern Hebei Province, with the Great Wall of China demarcating its border with Miyun District, Beijing to the southwest. It is under the administration of Chengde City, and as of 2020, has a population of 268,647 residing in an area of 3,195 km2 (1,234 sq mi). The G45 Daqing–Guangzhou Expressway, China National Highways 101 and 112, and the Beijing–Tongliao Railway pass through the county. Other bordering county-level divisions are Fengning County to the northwest, Longhua County to the north, Chengde's core districts of Shuangqiao District and Shuangluan District to the east, and Chengde County to the southeast.
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