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Great Wall2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 · Tianjin

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Distance
42.2 km
Race day
22°C (72°F)

Course details aren't published yet. Check the official site

Starts in Yin and Yang Square at the Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall, climbs onto the wall itself, then runs through farming villages before a second, brutal pass over the steps.

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Thu, May 14
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Sun, May 17
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