Beijing Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (Date TBA · expected Oct 2027): flat, 50 m of climbing.
The 2027 date isn't announced yet; the course below is from the previous edition.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 50 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 45 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- —
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- TBC
- not published
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Bank on even splits
The course climbs only about 50 m in total with gentle undulations, so settle into an even pace early and hold it rather than saving energy for a climb that never comes.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Plan a point-to-point day
You start on the East Side Road of Tian'anmen Square and finish on Landscape Avenue by the National Stadium, so arrange transport to the start and a clear meeting point at the finish.
From the layout
- 03
Dress for a cool autumn run
Race day typically sits around 10-18°C, cool at the start and milder later, so wear a layer you can shed and don't overdress for the opening kilometres.
From the temperature
- 04
Use landmarks as checkpoints
The route passes the National Centre for the Performing Arts, the Military Museum and the CCTV Tower before the Summer Palace area, so break the marathon into these familiar markers.
From the description
- 05
Chase a fast time here
The start sits near 40 m and the finish near 45 m, a difference of roughly 10 m, making this a fast, consistent course if you're targeting a personal best.
From the elevation profile
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.