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Jiayuguan Great Wall Marathon

Name: Jiayuguan Great Wall Marathon
Start: 2026-06-21
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Jiayuguan City

location_city Jiayuguan City

flag China

calendar_today 21 Jun, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Run where ancient history meets ultimate endurance at the Jiayuguan Great Wall Marathon on June 21, 2026. This is not just a race; it's a pilgrimage along one of humanity's greatest wonders, starting at the iconic Jiayuguan Pass—the legendary western end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Challenge yourself on a course that weaves through stark, dramatic desert landscapes and along historic ramparts, offering a running experience unlike any other on earth. Each step carries you through centuries of history, with the imposing fortresses and towering watchtowers of the Hexi Corridor as your backdrop. Organized to showcase the raw beauty and profound cultural significance of Gansu Province, this marathon is a true bucket-list conquest for adventurous runners worldwide. Prepare for a 2026 marathon in China that demands both physical grit and historical imagination, culminating in a finish line triumph steeped in unparalleled majesty. Secure your place to race along the spine of history itself.

Races Offered

5KM

Jun 15, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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172 days remaining

Half Marathon

Jun 15, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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172 days remaining

Marathon

Jun 15, 2025

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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172 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Jiayuguan City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.5° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 23.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.9 /

water_drop 30.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.5° / 27.8°

wb_sunny 12.7° / 23.3°

air 12.9 km/h

water_drop 30.0%

About Jiayuguan City

Jiayuguan is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Gansu province, with a population of 312,663 as of the 2020 census. Compared with the 231,853 people in the sixth national census in 2010, there was an increase of 80,810 people, with an average annual increase of 3.04%. Its built-up area was home to 768,274 inhabitants made of Jiayuguan City and Suzhou urban district of Jiuquan City now being conurbated. It is named after the nearby Jiayu Pass, the largest and most intact pass of the Great Wall of China.

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