Chongqing Marathon

The Chongqing Marathon is one of the most popular races in mainland China, attracting over 35,000 participants. While Chongqing is nicknamed the “8D Magic City” for its dramatic terrain, the course runs mainly along Nanbin Road by the Yangtze River, offering a flat route with an elevation difference of less than 10 meters. Beyond the race itself, runners are treated to the city’s world-famous cuisine, making it as much a gourmet journey as a marathon. A vibrant mountain metropolis known as the “City of Bridges,” Chongqing combines dramatic river landscapes with rich cultural heritage, spicy cuisine, and enthusiastic crowds→making it one of the most iconic marathon experiences in southwest China.