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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Suzhou Marathon
Best for
Elite PB chasingNewer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race B
Shanghai Marathon
Best for
Strong PB attemptsFlat-course PBs
Race A
Suzhou Marathon
Suzhou, China
Race B
Shanghai Marathon
Shanghai, China
Date
Nov 22, 2026
Nov 29, 2026
Month
Nov
Nov
Location
🇨🇳 Suzhou, China
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
40 m
40 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Lottery
Lottery
Entry status
Lottery open
Lottery open
Season
Autumn · Asia
Autumn · Asia
Race-day temp.
7–16°C
8–15°C
Conditions
Yangtze Delta November — cool and often clear, ideal racing
Shanghai late autumn — cool and usually clear
Humidity
55–70%
60–70%
Wind
5–15 km/h
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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