Hengdian Marathon

Lights, camera, run! At the Hengdian Marathon, the starting gun is your cue to step into the spotlight. Held annually in Hengdian, Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, this one-of-a-kind marathon takes runners through Hengdian World Studios, China's largest film and television production complex. Since 2015, the race has become famous for its immersive course that winds through legendary filming locations, including the Ming & Qing Palace, Qin Palace, Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Huaxia Cultural Park, and Yuanming New Garden. Every kilometer feels like a scene change, carrying runners on a journey through more than a thousand years of Chinese history, from imperial palaces to ancient streets. With marathon, half marathon, and fun run distances, the Hengdian Marathon is more than a race—it's a cinematic adventure where history, culture, and running come together for one of China's most unforgettable marathon experiences.