Nanjing Marathon

Nanjing, China · November 22, 2026

49°·59° high·Breezy·Dry

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49°at start

59° high

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Dry

Cool conditions, light wind

Runners will face a temperature rising from 49°F to 59°F, with light winds from the NE at 8 mph. Humidity levels will be moderate at 69%, so hydration will be essential. Given the cool start, maintaining a steady pace will be key to maximizing performance.

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The Nanjing Marathon has run through Nanjing, China since 2015, starting at the east gate of the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center and finishing at Yanziji Riverside Park on the Yangtze River. The course crosses six city districts and passes the Ming city wall and Xuanwu Lake. World Athletics rated the race a Gold Label event in 2025; for 2026 it sits in the Elite Label tier after World Athletics capped the global number of Gold Label marathons. The race weekend also includes a 5K mini run alongside the full marathon.

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When is the 2026 Nanjing Marathon?

The 2026 Nanjing Marathon will be held on Sunday November 22, 2026.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 59°F and a low of 45°F with a 9% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data

Avg Temp

64°F

L:53° H:64°

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Rain Freq

22%

2 of 9 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Nanjing Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	54°/73°	-	52°
2024 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	54°/55°	-	52°
2023 Nanjing Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2023	45°/52°	Light	43°
2020 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	40°/49°	-	35°
2019 Nanjing Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	55°/73°	-	41°
2018 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	60°/73°	-	59°
2017 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2017	58°/66°	Light	57°
2016 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	66°/72°	-	65°
2015 Nanjing Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	47°/61°	-	42°

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