2026 Beijing Marathon

Point-to-point marathon course in Beijing with 55m elevation gain. A flat, fast point-to-point through the heart of the capital. The gun fires in Tiananmen Square, the route runs west along Chang'an Avenue past Fuxingmen, swings north up the West 3rd Ring, then grinds along the long North 4th Ring auxiliary roads (about 18-30km) before finishing on the Olympic Park Central scenic boulevard, beside the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Net elevation is minimal; the only real rise is the Kehui Bridge ar