Runners will face a temperature increase from 45°F at the start to 61°F by the finish. With light winds from the NNE at 7 mph and humidity at 58%, conditions will remain comfortable. A conservative pacing strategy is advised as temperatures rise, ensuring hydration is prioritized throughout.

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About the Xi'an Marathon

The Xi'an Marathon is an annual marathon and half marathon run in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China, usually in October. The marathon starts at Yongningmen, the south gate of the Xi'an City Wall, passes the Bell Tower, and finishes at Xi'an Olympic Sports Center Stadium. It holds World Athletics Label status and drew about 36,000 combined marathon and half marathon entrants in 2026. Wu Mingyao set the men's event record of 2:10:16 in 2026, and Zhang Shuihua set the women's record of 2:29:07 the same day.

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Xi'an Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Xi'an Marathon?

The 2026 Xi'an Marathon will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026.

Is the Xi'an Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Xi'an Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Xi'an Marathon?

The time limit for the Xi'an Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Xi'an Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 61°F and a low of 45°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Xi'an Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2026), it averaged 50°F at the start and 62°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2025).

What was the hottest Xi'an Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2021 was the warmest, reaching 68°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 45°F.

What was the windiest Xi'an Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2021 was the windiest, with wind averaging 7 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 2 mph.

Xi'an Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Xi'an Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	45°/61°	-	43°
2025 Xi'an Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain. 2025	52°/55°	Light	51°
2024 Xi'an Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	56°/59°	-	54°
2023 Xi'an Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	45°/66°	-	47°
2021 Xi'an Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	52°/68°	-	33°