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Dalian Marathon

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Dalian, China · April 26, 2026
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Warm start, adjust pace early

Runners will face temperatures rising from 64°F to 68°F, with average humidity at 55%. A light headwind may contribute to a feeling of warmth, so pacing should be conservative early on. Staying hydrated will be crucial as conditions warm throughout the race.

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Race Info

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 and a half marathon. The race draws a combined field of roughly 30,000 runners and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Race weekend

Sunday, April 26
7:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
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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
Avg Temp
62°F
L:57° H:66°
RunScore
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0 of 6 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
63°/68°-
6
2025
partly-cloudy-day
64°/73°-
6
2024
partly-cloudy-day
36°/53°-
10
2023
clear-day
62°/64°-
7
2019
clear-day
59°/70°-
6
2018
clear-day
57°/68°-
6