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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Chengdu Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race B
Beijing Marathon
Best for
Flat-course PBs
Race A
Chengdu Marathon
Chengdu, China
Race B
Beijing Marathon
Beijing, China
Date
Expected March 2027
Oct 31, 2026
Month
Mar
Oct
Location
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China
🇨🇳 Beijing, China
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
95 m
▲
90 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Lottery
Lottery
Entry status
Check official site
Lottery closed
Season
Spring · Asia
Autumn · Asia
Race-day temp.
11–19°C
10–17°C
Conditions
Sichuan spring — mild and often overcast, good racing conditions
Beijing October — crisp and clear, best month of the year
Humidity
65–75%
40–55%
Wind
5–15 km/h
10–20 km/h northerly
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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