The Yuxi Marathon starts 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 3 (National Day holiday) along Binhe Road, Hongta District, Yuxi, Yunnan (elevation 1,630m), with 20,000 runners split between a marathon (42.195km, 5,000 spots) and half marathon (21.0975km, 15,000 spots). Pre-registration and payment run July 13 14:00 through August 21 22:00; if oversubscribed, entries are decided by lottery announced August 27, with refunds processed within 10 business days for unsuccessful entrants. Held in the hometown of celebrated composer Nie Er, whose music became the melody of a nation. Entry requires proof of one full marathon or two half marathons (marathon entrants) or two 10K+ finishes (half marathon entrants) within the past 24 months. Entry fees: marathon 200rmb, half marathon 150rmb, with a 20% discount in the first week of registration.
Races Offered
Half Marathon (21.0975KM)
Oct 03, 2026
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21.1K
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$22.21
Marathon (42.195KM)
Oct 03, 2026
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42.2K
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$29.61
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Yuxi.
