Guangzhou Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warming trend
Runners will face a temperature increase from 55°F at the start to a high of 68°F. With light winds from the NE at 7 mph and humidity around 57%, conditions remain comfortable. It’s advisable to pace conservatively as the temperature rises, staying hydrated throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Guangzhou Marathon is held each December in Guangzhou, China, and has carried World Athletics Gold Label status since 2018. The course starts at the south plaza of Tianhe Sports Center, runs along both banks of the Pearl River with turnarounds at Pazhou Bridge and a crossing at Liede Bridge, and finishes at Haixinsha Island. The field is capped at 30,000 and entry is by lottery. The course record marks in the race rules are 2:06:28 for men and 2:22:40 for women.
