C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026
Run the C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026
Hit the ground running in paradise! Take on the challenge of the Xiamen Marathon on January 11 2026. Weave through Xiamen’s stunning coastline in China, a race famous for its scenic route that attracts global competitors. This prestigious marathon offers both breathtaking views and athletic accomplishment – don’t miss out! This AIMS-certified course can even serve as your qualifier for the Boston Marathon!
Marathon Tours and Travel are offering a carefully curated 4-night package for the C&D Xiamen Marathon. Offering 5* accommodation, guaranteed race entries, transfers to the start and local tours, we’ll guide you through the picturesque city of Xiamen, where cultural heritage meets modern development. Delve into Fujian’s delectable cuisine, unwind on pristine beaches and explore the city’s captivating coastline.
Why not extend your trip in China and find out what else the country has to offer by adding on our 4-night extension trip to Hong Kong?
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included, lunch on Monday, and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Guidance & support from our bilingual local team
Transfers
Airport transfers included, to and from the hotel
Trip Extension
Extra Nights and Extension Available upon request
Accommodation
4 nights in a deluxe 5* hotel
Entry
Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026 event entries included (non-runner discount available)
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration drinks included
Excursions
1 Half Day & 1 Full Day sightseeing tour included
A Helping Hand
Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 9 January 2026
The itinerary below reflects the 4-night package. We highly recommend adding on our post-race extension to your trip to allow you the time to discover and enjoy much more of China.
Individual arrival transfers from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to the Intercontinental are included. On arrival at the hotel, you will check in for your 4-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city until 17:00pm when the Marathon Tours & Travel Meet & Greet will take place – this is scheduled to last for approximately 1 hour, so if you are making dinner reservations, please make sure these are after 18:00pm. (Location and time TBC)
Saturday 10 January 2026
Warm-Up Run, Half-Day City Tour & Pre-Race Dinner
The warm-up run (organized by Xiamen Marathon) takes place today – details and timings for this will be confirmed closer to the time. You will be transferred to the pier then transfer by ferry to Gulangyu Island for Breakfast Run.
09:00 – 14:00: After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for a half-day city tour of Gulangyu Island!
Gulangyu is an island facing the city of Xiamen across the 600-meter-wide Lujiang Strait. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. With the opening of Xiamen as a commercial port in 1843, Gulangyu gradually became an international settlement and an important window for Sino-foreign exchanges. Its heritage reflects the nature of a modern settlement composed of historical buildings of different local and international architectural styles, natural sceneries and gardens.
14:00 – 17:30: This afternoon we will make a guided visit to to the EXPO (on foot from hotel).
18:30 – 20:30: This evening, after you have returned from the Expo, you will enjoy a pre-race pasta dinner (buffet style, venue tbc).
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
Sunday 11 January 2026
Race Day & Celebrations!
Today is RACE DAY – the start area is within walking distance from the hotel and the onsite staff will be there to assist.
Attracting runners worldwide, the Xiamen Marathon 2025 has established itself as a major event on the global marathon calendar. It’s a chance to compete alongside runners from all corners of the globe!
18:00 – 20:00: Enjoy celebration drinks at the hotel. Includes soft drinks, tea, coffee, local beer and imported house wine.
(Breakfast included)
Monday 12 January 2026
Full Day Tour
Today, after breakfast, you will leave for a full day tour to Quanzhou, the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Including Maritime Silk Road Museum, Kaiyuan Temple, String puppet performance in Teahouse, Luojia ‘Floating’ Temple.
Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China” was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. It was one of the most important Chinese ports along the historic Maritime Silk Roads. Known as Zayton (or Zaitun) by traders arriving from the Arab world, the port has welcomed sailors and travellers from many different cultures and religions as they traversed these routes, as early as the Chinese Southern Dynasties of the 6th century AD. A number of famous medieval explorers, such as Marco Polo, and Ibn Battuta, visited Quanzhou and wrote descriptions of the port as one of the biggest harbours in the world.
Today, a delicious Chinese lunch is included and will be enjoyed at a local restaurant during the excursion.
Dinner is at your leisure.
(Breakfast & Lunch included)
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Departure Day
Today, unless you have booked the extension trip to Hong Kong, we will bid you farewell after breakfast today. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
Individual departure transfers from the hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport are included. Your departure time will be shared closer to the event date.
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon 2026 event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
Marathon Tours & Travel C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026 Package includes:
- Stay at a deluxe hotel close to the Race Finish for 4 nights
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Other meals as included in the itinerary
- Race briefing
- Pre-race dinner
- Guaranteed entry to the Xiamen Marathon
- Celebration drinks at the Hotel (Sunday)
- All excursions and activities as mentioned, in private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide during the excursion and EXPO visit
- Mineral water on board vehicle during tours
- Airport transfers to and from hotel
- Bilingual local coordination services by the Marathon Tours & Travel team
Not included:
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
Travelling with children or extra nights?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Note:
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
All Prices are in AUD, per person4-night Package - Intercontinental Xiamen - Deluxe RoomRoom Type Runner Non-Runner Double Room (2 People) $1825 $1669 Twin Room (2 People) $1825 $1669 Single Room (1 Person) $2525 4-night Package - Intercontinental Xiamen - Seaview RoomRoom Type Runner Non-Runner Double Room (2 People) $1905 $1749 Twin Room (2 People) $1905 $1749 Single Room (1 Person) $2685 Additional Nights2 People in a Room 1 Person in a Room Additional Nights On Request On Request
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Hotels
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Xiamen, China
InterContinental Xiamen is an international luxury hotel located in the new financial area, adjacent to the picturesque coastal road and beach, within walking distance to the JFC Shopping Mall, the Banlam Grand Theatre and the Conference & Exhibition Centre which is the location of the marathon’s start and finish area.
You may enjoy the breathtaking sea views from hotel rooms and the outdoor pool. From local tourist spots to Southern Fujian cuisine, the hotel is committed to offering authentic experiences to business travellers and leisure guests.
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Event Information
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Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2026 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Race Date: January 11, 2026
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Xiamen Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed. Information to follow when the route is confirmed.
Course
Information to follow when the route is announced.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
Information to follow when the route is announced.
Weather
Average temperatures range between 18 to 22 deg C (64 to 70 deg F).
Eligibility
Marathon entrants must be over 20 years old.
Awards
Everyone who finishes the Xiamen Marathon within the time limit will receive finisher supplies and a medal. The organising committee will also provide race T-shirt, race bag, bib number, timing chip and official program to all the participants.
Event difficulty
Moderate.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to book
To make your booking, click on the button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party, plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for China’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events.
Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Xiamen Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed. Information to follow when the route is confirmed.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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