Conquer the Wall Marathon Yanqing Xian, China   May 9, 2026

Come celebrate the year of the Dragon by competing in the most popular Great Wall Marathon, full marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K events at Conquer the Wall Marathon on the Great Wall of China. Running on the Great Wall is an exhilarating experience that must be experienced by everyone! 

The official Conquer the Wall Marathon on the Great Wall of China is the first and longest running international marathon on the Great Wall of China.

Conquer the Wall Marathon race course has 20,518 countable steps throughout varied terrain along the length of the race. Runners will traverse the Gubeikou and Jinshanling sections of the Great Wall allowing runners the opportunity to see both older unrestored and newly restored sections of the great wall. The course meanders through secluded and rarely visited sections of the Great Wall featuring prestigious pathways on the most picturesque parts of the Great Wall giving marathon runners breath-taking panoramic views and memories that will last a lifetime.