Participants can expect a meticulously organized experience that balances competitive road racing with cultural storytelling. Both the full marathon and half marathon start at the Phoenix Sports Stadium, leading runners through bamboo-lined corridors and across the Minjiang River. The course is famously known for its "water-cherishing" theme, honoring the 2,300-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System. With the entry window closed and lottery results finalized as of late January, the event is now in its final preparation phase, poised to welcome a global community of runners to the misty foothills of Mount Qingcheng.
| Race Category | Runner Quota & Details | Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| Full Marathon (42.195 km) | 15,000 Runners; World Athletics Certified | 07:30 AM |
| Half Marathon (21.0975 km) | 20,000 Runners; Scenic Taoist Foothills | 07:45 AM |
| Entry Fee | 200 RMB (Registration currently closed) | N/A |
| Venue (Start/Finish) | Phoenix Sports Stadium, Dujiangyan | N/A |
| Demographic Metric | Regional Statistics (Dujiangyan / Chengdu 2026) |
|---|---|
| Metro Area Population | Approx. 427,000 Residents (Dujiangyan City) |
| Total Chengdu Population | Over 21 Million Residents |
| GDP per Capita (Chengdu) | Approx. 118,272 RMB (~$16,979 USD) |
| Major Ethnic Group | Han (98%+); Minority presence (Tibetan, Qiang) |
| Tourism Status | UNESCO "Gastronomy City" and World Heritage Hub |
Mar 22, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
Mar 22, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:45
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Chengdu.
Learn more about the host city, Chengdu.
Chengdu is the provincial capital and largest city of Sichuan Province in southwest China. The megacity is home to over 21 million people. Its main draw for most foreign tourists is perhaps the giant pandas, with the world's foremost giant panda research institute just outside the city. Among the Chinese, it is also known for being home to China's largest and most vibrant LGBT scene.
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