Guangzhou Marathon

The Guangzhou Marathon is one of China’s premier road races, held each December in the southern metropolis of Guangzhou. Since its founding in 2012, the event has grown into a World Athletics Gold Label Race, drawing elite international fields and over 20,000 runners annually. The marathon is known for its fast, flat course and has produced consistently competitive finish times. The race also reflects Guangzhou’s urban vibrancy, with a scenic route that showcases the city’s skyline, riverfronts, and modern infrastructure. While past editions have included shorter races like 10K and 5K, the event focuses primarily on the full marathon, with tight professional standards and a well-supported course.