Xiamen International Marathon Xiamen, China   Jan 11, 2026

The Xiamen International Marathon has been held annually since 2003. Weave through Xiamen’s stunning coastline in China, a race famous for its scenic route that attracts global competitors. This prestigious marathon offers both breathtaking views and athletic accomplishment – don’t miss out!

Xiamen, formerly known from its Hokkien pronunciation as Amoy, is a sub-provincial city in southeastern Fujian province, People’s Republic of China, beside the Taiwan Strait. It has been an important port for centuries and became one of China’s earliest Special Economic Zones in the 1980s. The name Xiamen means “door to the house”, referring to the city’s centuries-old role as a gateway to China. Xiamen is emerging as southern China’s most sophisticated city. Chinese travelers have long understood the lure of its long seaside promenade and European city architecture, but international ‘jetizens’ are now descending on the fun.