Hangzhou Marathon 2026

The Hangzhou Marathon is your perfect excuse to turn a race into a real trip right in the heart of a major city in China, somewhere between urban energy and a waterside escape 🏙️.

Here, you run in Hangzhou, the jewel of Zhejiang Province—a city that knows how to make hearts race… and not just yours 😉.

You pick your format: 42.195 km to tell yourself a great story, 21.0975 km to enjoy yourself without giving absolutely everything, the Mini Marathon to challenge yourself at your own pace, or the Family Run / Couple Run version to share the moment and finish with an XXL smile 🏁.

After the finish line, keep your legs in exploration mode: head over to West Lake for a gentle stroll, especially when the light settles on the water 🌅.

Just nearby, you can also get lost (on purpose) on Hefang Street for a walk full of little shops and delicious aromas—perfect for that post-race “refuelling” 🍵.

If you want a soothing spot, stop by the Lingyin Temple: calm, incense, hills… and a real “reset” button for body and mind 🏯.

And if you’re travelling as a couple or with family, keep it simple: a boat ride on West Lake, photos at the Broken Bridge, then a quiet break by the water—like one last kilometre, but in full-on strolling mode 😄.