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Dalian Marathon

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Dalian, China · April 26, 2026

64°·68° high·Windy·Dry

Race Day Weather

64°at start

68° high

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Comfortable temps, moderate wind

Starting at 64°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 16mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The Dalian Marathon is an annual road race in Dalian, Liaoning Province, on China's northeastern coast. The course starts and finishes in the Donggang Business District, running along the Xinghai Bay waterfront before looping back through the city center. It holds World Athletics Elite Label status, upgraded from World Athletics Label status in 2025, and offers a full marathon, half marathon, and a short fun run. The race draws a combined field of roughly 30,000 runners and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Dalian Marathon?

The 2026 Dalian Marathon will be held on Sunday April 26, 2026.

Is the Dalian Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Dalian Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Dalian Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 57°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 6 years of data

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63°F

L:57° H:66°

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Rain Freq

33%

2 of 6 yrs

Wind11mph

Dew42°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Dalian Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	63°/68°	Light	49°
2025 Dalian Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	68°/75°	-	37°
2024 Dalian Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	41°/57°	-	34°
2023 Dalian Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	62°/64°	-	38°
2019 Dalian Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2019	52°/60°	Light	41°
2018 Dalian Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	59°/73°	-	55°

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