Yellow River Estuary Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable start, warm finish
Runners will face a temperature range from 57°F at the start to a warm 70°F by the finish. With light winds from the SSW at 7 mph, conditions are favorable throughout. Humidity is moderate at 55%, so pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures rise. Staying hydrated and starting conservatively will be key for optimal performance.
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Race Info
The Yellow River Estuary Marathon is held each October in Dongying, Shandong Province, on China's Bohai Bay coast. It carries World Athletics Gold Label status, the only Gold Label marathon in Shandong. The course starts and finishes at New Century Square in downtown Dongying and runs largely flat, low-lying roads through Yellow River Delta wetland parks, drawing more than 30,000 marathon, half marathon, and 5K health run participants. The race has been held annually since 2008.
