2026 Xi'an Marathon - Oct 18 Countdown

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Race Information

Race	2026 Xi'an Marathon - Oct 18
City	Xi'an
Date	2026-10-18 at 07:30
Field Size	~22,000 runners
Time Limit	6 hours 15 min
Cutoff pace	8:53/km
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai
Official Site	Xi'an Sports Bureau
Registration	Register · 200 CNY
Fee trend	2019 ¥1502024 ¥2002025 ¥200(6-yr +33.3%)· in line with industry (+4.9% vs +4.9%/yr)

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	14.2°C / 58°F
Humidity	69%
Wind	10.5 km/h
Rain Chance	29%
Typical Conditions	Cool and dry with clear autumn skies

What to Prepare: October brings ideal running weather to Xi'an — cool, dry, and clear. The low humidity and comfortable temperatures make this excellent for racing. Sunscreen is recommended for the exposed sections along the ancient city walls.

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 10.5 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	10.8°C	14°C	17.4°C
Dew point	3°C	8.1°C	11.6°C

Wet-day chance: 29% Runnability: 81/100

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

Course Profile

Course Type	Historic Urban Loop
Elevation Gain	55m
Terrain	Road
Profile	Iconic course through one of China's ancient capitals, running alongside the 600-year-old Ming Dynasty city walls. Passes the Bell Tower, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and through the historic Muslim Quarter area. A culturally rich experience.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time