www.wuhanmarathon.org

Wuhan Marathon

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Wuhan, Hubei Sheng, China

calendar_today 22 Mar, 2026

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sell $29.00 – $50.00

About the Event

The 2026 Wuhan Marathon, affectionately known as the "Cherry Blossom Course," is set for Sunday, March 22, 2026. This World Athletics Gold Label Road Race is a premier spring event, strategically timed to coincide with the city's spectacular cherry blossom season. For the 2026 edition, the course has been expanded to traverse all seven central urban districts of Wuhan for the first time, offering runners an unprecedented tour of the city's historical and modern landmarks. Starting near the China Three Gorges Corporation office along the Yangtze River, the route captures the "Hero City's" spirit by crossing the iconic Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge and the East Lake Greenway. The event is a massive logistical undertaking, having attracted over 450,000 applicants for just 30,000 available slots, with the full marathon concluding at Wuhan Happy Valley and segments of the race highlighting the newly renovated Qingshan Riverside.

Race Category	Runner Quota & Fees	Start Time & Location
Full Marathon (42.195 km)	17,000 Runners; 200 RMB (Domestic)	07:30 AM; China Three Gorges Corp.
Half Marathon (21.0975 km)	13,000 Runners; 200 RMB (Domestic)	07:30 AM; China Three Gorges Corp.
Course Highlight	"One City, Two Rivers, Seven Districts"	N/A
Registration App	"Maramara" (马拉马拉)	N/A

Demographic Metric	Regional Statistics (Wuhan, China 2026)
Metro Area Population	Approx. 9.12 Million Residents
National Median Age	40.6 Years
Urbanization Rate	Approx. 85% (High metropolitan density)
Key Economic Hub	"Nine Provinces Thoroughfare" (Transport/Tech)
Spring Tourism Focus	Signature "One Flower, One Season" (Cherry Blossoms)

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$29.00

Marathon

Mar 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$50.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Wuhan.

thermostat Temperature

9.3° / 18.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.5° / 16.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 17m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:31

nightlight Sunset

18:30

About Wuhan

Learn more about the host city, Wuhan.

Wuhan is the capital of Hubei Province in China and a major port on the Yangtze River. Also known as "River City," Wuhan is the largest metropolis in central China. It is a sprawling urban complex located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and serves as the central hub of China’s central region, earning the title “Thoroughfare of Nine Provinces.”

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