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Race Information

Race	2026 Changsha Marathon
City	Changsha
Date	2026-11-15 at 07:00
Field Size	~18,000 runners
Time Limit	6 hours 15 min
Cutoff pace	8:53/km
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai
Official Site	Changsha Sports Bureau

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	12.1°C / 54°F
Humidity	80%
Peak Wind	14.4 km/h
Rain Chance	39%
Typical Conditions	Cool 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

Winds peaking around 14.4 km/h — the typical daily maximum for this date — can affect your pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer in exposed stretches. 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 Type	Riverside Urban Loop
Elevation Gain	45m
Terrain	Road
Profile	Course 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 Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time