Great Wall Marathon

A bucket-list marathon in Huangyaguan, north of Tianjin, with several kilometres run on restored Great Wall steps. Around 1,200 metres of climbing and more than 5,000 steps.

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Where it runs

Great Wall Marathon course map: the route through Tianjin, with the start and the finish marked.
Tianjin Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A bucket-list marathon in Huangyaguan, north of Tianjin, with several kilometres run on restored Great Wall steps. Around 1,200 metres of climbing and more than 5,000 steps.

Next edition
May 2027 (expected)
Elevation gain
1215 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026