Guangzhou Marathon

Guangzhou, China · December 20, 2026

55°·68° high·Light·Dry

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55°at start

68° high

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Mild start, gradual warm-up

Runners will face a temperature rise from 55°F at the start to a high of 68°F. With light winds from the NE at 7 mph and humidity around 57%, pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures climb. Runners should consider starting conservatively and increase hydration as the day progresses.

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The Guangzhou Marathon is an annual marathon and half marathon in Guangzhou, China, first held in November 2012. It has carried World Athletics Gold Label status since 2018 and is organized under the Guangzhou Municipal People's Government with the Chinese Athletics Association as certifying body. The course starts at the south plaza of Tianhe Sports Center and follows both banks of the Pearl River, passing Liede Bridge and Canton Tower before finishing near Haixinsha Island. Ethiopia's Gebise Debele set the men's course record of 2:06:28 in 2024.

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When is the 2026 Guangzhou Marathon?

The 2026 Guangzhou Marathon will be held on Sunday December 20, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Guangzhou Marathon?

The time limit for the Guangzhou Marathon is 6.25 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 68°F and a low of 54°F with a 2% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data

Avg Temp

71°F

L:60° H:71°

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Rain Freq

33%

4 of 12 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew53°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Guangzhou Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2025	66°/79°	-	59°
2024 Guangzhou Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	55°/66°	-	41°
2023 Guangzhou Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	72°/82°	-	68°
2020 Guangzhou Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2020	63°/72°	-	60°
2019 Guangzhou Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	51°/69°	-	29°
2018 Guangzhou Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2018	49°/51°	Light	46°
2017 Guangzhou Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	53°/68°	-	39°
2016 Guangzhou Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2016	60°/75°	-	55°
2015 Guangzhou Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2015	52°/61°	Light	48°
2014 Guangzhou Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2014	67°/82°	-	65°
2013 Guangzhou Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2013	68°/79°	Light	64°
2012 Guangzhou Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	60°/70°	Light	53°

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