Sunday December 20th, 2026
Guangzhou, China
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
The Guangzhou Marathon was launched in 2012 and certified by CAA as the A level event. From 2014 to 2017,Guangzhou Marathon was recognized as the CAA Gold Medal Race for four consecutive years. The year of 2018 has seen this event was upgraded as IAAF Gold Label Road Race after it was awarded as IAAF Bronze and Silver Label Road Race successively in 2016 and 2017.
Themed as “Renowned City, Harmony and Health”, Guangzhou Marathon combines the charm of competition and the idea of national fitness. It becomes a glamorous city name card, helping to promote Guangzhou Asian Games spirit and to develop national fitness, proposing a healthy lifestyle, enhancing the visibility and influence of Guangzhou, and displaying great economic and social achievements of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and China.
The course of Guangzhou Marathon has been set alongside the Pearl River. It excellently showcases the most unique Lingnan culture, the most time-honored scenic spots and the most stylish cultural trend. Every year, marathon fans show great enthusiasm to Guangzhou Marathon and actively take part in it.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:12:23 | Afewerk Mesfin | ETHI | |
| 2nd Male | 2:12:25 | Felix Kirwa | KEN | |
| 3rd Male | 2:14:06 | Ciren Woldetensae | ELI | |
| 4th Male | 2:15:02 | Kenneth Keter | KEN | |
| Female | 2:22:40 | Joyce Chepkemoi | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 2:27:52 | Betelihem Afenigus | KEN | |
| 3rd Female | 2:31:37 | Chaltu Chimdesa | ETHI | |
| 4th Female | 2:32:55 | Veronica Maina | KEN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
(I) MARATHON
1. RANKING PRIZE
Top eight male and female runners (ranked by gun time) will be awarded with the following bonus respectively (a 20% income tax will be levied). For Chinese runner, equivalent amount of Yuan will be given.
(in U.S. dollars)
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Male |
Female |
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Rank |
Bonus(USD) |
Time |
Rank |
Bonus(USD) |
Time |
|
1st |
40000 |
Including and within 2:09:30 |
1st |
40000 |
Including and within 2:26:00 |
|
20000 |
Beyond 2:09:30 |
20000 |
Beyond 2:26:00 |
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|
2nd |
15000 |
2nd |
15000 |
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|
3rd |
10000 |
3rd |
10000 |
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|
4th |
5000 |
4th |
5000 |
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|
5th |
3500 |
5th |
3500 |
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|
6th |
3000 |
6th |
3000 |
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|
7th |
2500 |
7th |
2500 |
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|
8th |
2000 |
8th |
2000 |
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Note:
(1) The bonuses will be transferred to the male and female Marathon winners after their results are publicized and they pass the doping test.
(2) Each of the top three male and female Marathon runners will be awarded with one trophy and one medal.
(3) The runners who finish the race before the Cut OffTime will be awarded with Post-Race Packageand finishing medals.
2. AWARDS FOR BREAKING THE RACE RECORD(A 20% income tax will be levied)
(1) Marathon Male
The runner whose racing time is within 2:10:01 (NOT including 2:10:01) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US$10000;
(2) Marathon Female
The runner whose racing time is within 2:26:46 (NOT including 2:26:46) and who ranks as the first place of the race will be awarded with US $10000.
Half Marathon is awarding $12,500 of prize money.
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Note: Race dates marked * are unconfirmed. Please confirm dates before making travel plans.
