The 2025 edition of the Beijing Marathon starts at 07:30 AM on 2 November 2025, beginning in the historic heart of the city at Tiananmen Square and finishing at Landscape Avenue in Olympic Park. It is a World Athletics Gold Label race, fully road-certified, offering a single marathon distance. The course traverses several districts including Dongcheng, Xicheng, Haidian, and Chaoyang, showcasing Beijing’s mix of historical landmarks and modern architecture. Registration is limited and competitive, with eligibility requirements for participants, including minimum age and past race performance. The event includes full race day support: hydration stations, medical aid, chip timing, finisher medals and a vibrant atmosphere with both local and international runners.
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Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
Organized by the Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, and co-organized by China Media Group, the Bank of China Beijing Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing, China, beginning at 7:30 AM. The full marathon follows a Gold-Label certified road route that starts in Tiananmen Square and finishes at Olympic Park, offering both elite competition and broad international participation.
Also part of the Beijing Marathon event on 2 November 2025, the Half Marathon is run under the same organizers (Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, China Media Group). It starts from the same general route structure, giving runners a shorter but comparably scenic and well-supported race through Beijing’s historical and modern districts.
The 10 km race is also offered on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing as part of the Bank of China Beijing Marathon series, under the same organizing bodies. It provides a road-distance option for runners who want to be part of the event without the longer distances, using parts of the main course and sharing the same start / finish infrastructure.
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What is the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
How long is the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
Where does the Bank of China Beijing Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
Organized by the Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, and co-organized by China Media Group, the Bank of China Beijing Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing, China, beginning at 7:30 AM. The full marathon follows a Gold-Label certified road route that starts in Tiananmen Square and finishes at Olympic Park, offering both elite competition and broad international participation.
The Bank of China Beijing Marathon is 42km long.
The Bank of China Beijing Marathon takes place in Beijing, China.
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
Organized by the Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, and co-organized by China Media Group, the Bank of China Beijing Marathon takes place on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing, China, beginning at 7:30 AM. The full marathon follows a Gold-Label certified road route that starts in Tiananmen Square and finishes at Olympic Park, offering both elite competition and broad international participation.
How long is the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
The Bank of China Beijing Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Bank of China Beijing Marathon take place?
The Bank of China Beijing Marathon takes place in Beijing, China.
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
How long is the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
Where does the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
Also part of the Beijing Marathon event on 2 November 2025, the Half Marathon is run under the same organizers (Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, China Media Group). It starts from the same general route structure, giving runners a shorter but comparably scenic and well-supported race through Beijing’s historical and modern districts.
The Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon takes place in Beijing, China.
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
Also part of the Beijing Marathon event on 2 November 2025, the Half Marathon is run under the same organizers (Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports, China Media Group). It starts from the same general route structure, giving runners a shorter but comparably scenic and well-supported race through Beijing’s historical and modern districts.
How long is the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
The Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon take place?
The Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon takes place in Beijing, China.
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
How long is the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
Where does the Bank of China Beijing 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
The 10 km race is also offered on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing as part of the Bank of China Beijing Marathon series, under the same organizing bodies. It provides a road-distance option for runners who want to be part of the event without the longer distances, using parts of the main course and sharing the same start / finish infrastructure.
The Bank of China Beijing 10K is 10km long.
The Bank of China Beijing 10K takes place in Beijing, China.
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
The 10 km race is also offered on Sunday, 2 November 2025 in Beijing as part of the Bank of China Beijing Marathon series, under the same organizing bodies. It provides a road-distance option for runners who want to be part of the event without the longer distances, using parts of the main course and sharing the same start / finish infrastructure.
How long is the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
The Bank of China Beijing 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Bank of China Beijing 10K take place?
The Bank of China Beijing 10K takes place in Beijing, China.
What is the elevation gain of the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
Runna classifies the Bank of China Beijing 10K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Bank of China Beijing 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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