2026 Changsha Marathon

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Race Information

Race2026 Changsha Marathon
CityChangsha
Date2026-11-15 at 07:00
Field Size~18,000 runners
Time Limit6 hours 15 min
Cutoff pace8:53/km
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Official SiteChangsha Sports Bureau

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Race Day Weather

Average Temperature12.1°C / 54°F
Humidity80%
Wind14.4 km/h
Rain Chance39%
Typical ConditionsCool and damp with moderate humidity

What to Prepare: Mid-November in Changsha can feel damp and chilly — arm sleeves and light gloves are useful at the start. Humidity is moderate but the riverside sections can feel cooler. Hydrate consistently despite the cool weather.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 14.4 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 7.5°C 12.1°C 16.9°C
Dew point 1.6°C 7.9°C 13.7°C
Wet-day chance: 39% Runnability: 75/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeRiverside Urban Loop
Elevation Gain45m
TerrainRoad
ProfileCourse runs along the Xiang River through Changsha's vibrant city center, passing Orange Island and historic Yuelu Mountain views. Mostly flat with gentle undulations along the riverbank.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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