Hangzhou Marathon
Race Day Weather
Mild start, warm finish
Runners will face temperatures rising from 58°F at the start to a warm 69°F by the finish. With humidity at 70% and a light headwind throughout, pacing adjustments will be crucial. It's advisable to start conservatively to avoid heat fatigue, especially in the latter stages of the race.
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Race Info
The Hangzhou Marathon starts at Huanglong Sports Center and finishes at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. The course passes West Lake and the hilly Hupao Road in the first half, crosses the Qiantang River on the Fuxing Bridge, and follows the riverside greenway to the finish. First held in 1987, it holds World Athletics Gold Label status and recent editions have drawn 30,000-36,000 combined marathon and half marathon finishers; the 2026 field is capped at 22,000 in the full marathon and 14,000 in the half. Wikipedia
