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2026 Zhengzhou Marathon - Oct 18 Race Completed
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Race Information
| Race | 2026 Zhengzhou Marathon - Oct 18 |
|---|---|
| City | Zhengzhou |
| Date | 2026-10-18 at 07:00 |
| Field Size | ~12,000 runners |
| Time Limit | 6 hours 15 min |
| Cutoff pace | 8:53/km |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Official Site | Zhengzhou Municipal People's Government |
Race Day Weather
| Average Temperature | 15.3°C / 60°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 65% |
| Peak Wind | 15.8 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 17% |
| Typical Conditions | Cool and dry with clear skies |
What to Prepare: Dry conditions and low humidity make this a fast-friendly race. The cool October air is ideal for racing. Watch for wind on open road sections near the Yellow River.
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 15.8 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.
Calculate your wind-adjusted pace →Race-Week Climate
Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis
| Cooler | Typical | Warmer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 12°C | 15.4°C | 18.6°C |
| Dew point | 2.2°C | 8.5°C | 13.2°C |
Wet-day chance: 17%
Runnability: 80/100
Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center
Course Profile
| Course Type | Loop |
|---|---|
| Elevation Gain | 35m |
| Terrain | Road |
| Profile | Flat course through Zhengzhou passing along sections near the Yellow River. Wide roads and straightforward course profile. |
| Boston Qualifier | Yes — Check your BQ time |
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