www.greatwallmarathon.com.cn

Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM)

Name: Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM)
Start: 2026-05-01
End: 2026-05-01
Location: Wuzhuang

location_city Wuzhuang

flag China

calendar_today 01 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

The Great Wall of China Marathon returns on May 1, 2026, inviting runners from around the world to tackle one of the most iconic marathon courses on Earth. Participants will experience breathtaking views as they traverse the historic Great Wall, blending endurance with a journey through China’s rich heritage. The event offers marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, welcoming both elite and recreational runners. With seamless registration via WeChat, Alipay, ACTIVE.COM, and WORLDSMARATHONS, international athletes can easily join this world-renowned race. Celebrate your achievement in a truly global event that unites runners across 38 countries and regions.

Races Offered

10K

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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121 days remaining

5K

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Trail running

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121 days remaining

Half Marathon

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Trail running

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121 days remaining

Marathon

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Trail running

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121 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wuzhuang.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.1° / 27.6°

wb_sunny 14.8° / 26.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.5 /

water_drop 57.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.1° / 27.6°

wb_sunny 14.8° / 26.7°

air 8.5 km/h

water_drop 57.7%

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Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM)

About the Event

Races Offered

10K