Taiyuan Marathon 2026 kicks off with 40,000 runners from home and abroad

The Taiyuan Marathon 2026 kicked off in the capital of Shanxi province on Sunday, with more than 40,000 runners from home and abroad taking on the full- and half-marathon categories, among other events.

Launched in 2010, the race is a World Athletics Gold Label event and a Category A event certified by the Chinese Athletics Association. The 2026 edition has revamped its incentives, adding a special award for Chinese runners.

Video by Chen Shuo and Jing Ziyan.