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Race Information

Race	2027 Xiamen Marathon - Jan 10
City	Xiamen
Date	2027-01-10 at 07:00
Field Size	~35,000 runners
Time Limit	6 hours 15 min
Cutoff pace	8:53/km
Course speed	Fast course Speed index 0.93 — median of the last 4 winners' times against the global same-year median. Winner times track elite fields and prize money, so this reads the course as a proxy, not a pure measurement.
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai
Official Site	Xiamen Municipal Government
Fee trend	2024 ¥2002025 ¥2002026 ¥200(2-yr +0.0%)· below industry avg (+0.0% vs +4.8%/yr)
International	¥576 · 2.9× domestic

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	13.2°C / 56°F
Humidity	79%
Peak Wind	26.4 km/h
Rain Chance	18%
Typical Conditions	Cool and humid with coastal breeze

What to Prepare: January in Xiamen is cool but not cold — perfect for racing. The sea breeze can make exposed coastal sections feel chillier than expected. Arm sleeves are a smart choice for flexibility. Enjoy one of China's most scenic marathon routes.

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 26.4 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	9.7°C	13.3°C	16.9°C
Dew point	3.3°C	9.2°C	13.7°C

Wet-day chance: 18% Runnability: 73/100

Recent actuals: 2024 16.1°C / 2025 14.8°C / 2026 12.8°C (morning avg)

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

Course Profile

Course Type	Coastal Scenic Loop
Elevation Gain	40m
Terrain	Road
Profile	Beautiful coastal course along Xiamen Island's shoreline with panoramic ocean views. Runs along the famous Huandao Road with gentle sea breezes. One of China's most picturesque marathon courses — flat, fast, and stunning.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time