Yellow River Estuary Marathon
Yellow River Estuary Marathon race day weather
Mild temps, headwind potential
Runners will face a temperature rise from 59°F at the start to 64°F by race's end, with humidity at 66% and a dew point of 50°F. A headwind from the southeast at 12 mph may impact pacing, so runners should consider starting conservatively. Hydration will be key, especially as conditions warm.
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About the Yellow River Estuary Marathon
The Yellow River Estuary Marathon is held each October in Dongying, Shandong Province, with the marathon and half marathon starting and finishing at New Century Square. The marathon course follows Fuqian Street and Huanghe Road through the city on flat, wide roads, past Yuelai Lake Park, Mingtan Park, Guangli River Forest Wetland Park and the Dongying Botanical Garden. It is a World Athletics Gold Label road race, the only one in Shandong, and a Boston qualifier. The course records are 2:05:52 for men (Cornelius Kibet Kiplagat, 2024) and 2:18:09 for women (Ruti Aga Sora, 2023).
