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Half marathonRoad🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China

Lanzhou Marathon (Half)

Sunday, 23 May 2027Estimated dateIn 7 months · Start 07:30

Official site

The half of the Lanzhou Marathon, along the Yellow River at about 1,500 m.

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Facts checked 11 Oct 2026 against finishers.com.

Elevation gain
40 m
Flat · ↓ 40 m
Highest point
1,550 m
above sea level
Temp at start
13°C
Peaks around 21°C
Entry fee
≈ $20
Lottery
Finishers
—
typical year
Course
Point to point
Cut-off: check site
Getting thereFly into LHW (Lanzhou (Yongdeng)), about 54 km from the start

Course map

A detailed route is not available for this race yet. The marker shows the race location.

Elevation profile

Flat: about 40 m of climbing and 40 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

Race-day weather

At start
13°C
Peak during race
21°C
Humidity
48%
Chance of rain
10%
Wind
6 km/h

Race day in past years

Historical averages for 23 May ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 07:30 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

What time could you run here?Adjust your goal time for this course’s hills and typical race-day weather.Race time calculator →

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Plan your trip

Searches are set for Lanzhou and the race weekend.

Hotels near the start lineClosest first · 2027-05-22 → 2027-05-24Booking.com Flights to LanzhouArrive 2027-05-21, fly home 2027-05-25Google Flights Things to do in LanzhouTours and attractions in China for the days around the raceGetYourGuide

Gear for this race

Lightweight running shoesBuilt for fast road milesElectrolyte tabletsIt often reaches 21°C during the raceEnergy gelsFuel for race day

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