Initiated in 1981, Beijing Marathon has been held annually and has developed into the most influential and the largest mass participation commercial event of its kind in China. It’s hosted by the Chinese Athletics Association and Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports. As a gold label road race certified by IAAF and accredited by AIMS, Beijing Marathon is now the leading marathon in China with pioneering breakthroughs:   

1^st International sporting event ever to be held in China

1^st marathon race to use lottery system to allocate entries in China

1^st FULL MARATHON ONLY race in China

The race begins at Tian Men Square and finishes at National Olympic Sports Centre Stadium. Splendid sightseeing and the attractions along the race provide runners with fantastic experience of Chinese history and culture.