2025 Chengdu Marathon
Over the past seven years (not counting COVID cancellations), the Chengdu Marathon has attracted around 230,000 runners, becoming an emerging power in the marathon race series in China.
Just as last year, the 2025 race will have a limited capacity of 35,000 runners. As is the case every year, luck has to be on your side, because a lottery system will decide who can take part. If you register, and pay, but are not chosen, your money will be refunded.
Date/ Time:
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
7:30am to 1:45pm
Fee:
200RMB
Distance/ Number of participants:
Full marathon (42.195km): 25,000 Runners
Half marathon (21.1km): 10,000 Runners
Registration
The results of the lottery will be announced later on.
Registration
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https://chengdu-registration.mararun.com/
https://chengdu-registration.mararun.com/signlist.html
or via “马拉马拉” App, though these are all in Chinese.
It is easier to sign-up/ login via a computer (rather than on your phone), selected the English version, fill out all information and the questionnaire, and finally proceed to payment
For the question “是否加入特跑族” it is recommended to select 是 (you might win a free entry).
Chengdu Marathon Route Map
– Start: Jinsha Site Museum
– Half marathon finish: Sichuan University Museum
– Full marathon finish: New International Exhibition and Convention Center (Century City).
Two years ago there a few changes were made compared to previous years, adding city landmarks and landscapes such as Tianfu Panda Tower and Xinhua Park. This year should be the exact same route as last year – below the 2024 route for your reference.
