Xiamen Marathon

Frequently asked questions

Short answers computed from the directory's own data — the race date, the course profile and the climbing — with the sources for each given below.

When is the next Xiamen Marathon?

The next edition is expected in January 2027: the organizer had not published an exact race day when this page was last reviewed, so treat it as a window rather than a fixed date.

How hilly is the Xiamen Marathon course?

The directory classifies the course as 多坡, with about 323 m of total climbing across the 42.195 km. The figure is an estimate of climbing, not a survey measurement.

Is the Xiamen Marathon a fast course?

The directory flags it as a personal-best course, which is why it appears in the flattest-first sort: the climbing is modest for a city marathon. It is a course rating from this directory, not an official measurement.

Is the Xiamen Marathon a good first marathon?

The directory lists it as debut-friendly: the climbing is modest, and the field, the time limit and the organisation suit a first 42.195 km.

What World Athletics label does the Xiamen Marathon hold?

It holds the World Athletics 白金标牌. Labels are re-awarded each season, so check the current tier on the label calendar; the definition of what a label denotes is quoted in the sources below.

Sources for this page

What each source below is used for on this page, and where to check this race yourself.

• World Athletics — the label calendar and the road-race regulations. Used to check whether the race holds a World Athletics label, and its elite competition details.
• AIMS — the international course-measurement standard behind the 42.195 km distance, and the AIMS race calendar.
• The organizer's own publications — course maps, race handbooks and published results. The date, course character and climbing on this page are compiled from them and re-checked each season.

“A World Athletics Label denotes a full application of the Competition and Technical Rules in, at a minimum, the elite component of the competition. Labels also denote superior standards in event organisation, safety and runner experience, support from public authorities to the event and a financial commitment to anti-doping.”