C&D Xiamen Marathon
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 & Travel are offering a carefully curated 4-night package for the 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 3-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, lunch included on Monday and dinner included on Saturday only
Guide
Guidance & support from our bilingual local team
Transfers
Airport transfers included, to and from the hotel
Trip Extension
3 night post-race extension available to Hong Kong
Accommodation
4 nights in a deluxe 5* hotel
Entry
Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 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, January 9
Arrival Day
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, January 10
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, January 11
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 a celebration drink at the hotel. Includes soft drinks, tea, coffee, local beer and imported house wine.
(Breakfast included)
Monday, January 12
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, January 13
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)
Note: 2026 Package Dates & Itinerary TBC
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Extensions
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The Marathon Tours & Travel Xiamen Marathon itinerary offers the opportunity to add on a post-race extension to Hong Kong.
Post-Race Extension to Hong Kong | January 13 – 16, 2026
- Three nights’ accommodation including breakfast
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transfer to and from hotel in Xiamen and Hong Kong
- First class seat high-speed train ticket from Xiamen to Hong Kong
- Half day Hong Kong Island Orientation tour with English-speaking guide
- One-way Peak Tram Ride ticket for Victoria Peak
- English-speaking guide during the excursion
Post-Race Extensions, International Flights:
If you’re adding a post-race extension to your trip, please make note of which airport your extension will end at when booking your return flight.
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Tuesday, January 13
High-Speed Train Ride to Kowloon (Hong Kong)
Transfer from the hotel to Xiamen Railway Station
Train G3003 1015/1431 or similar (first class)
Upon arrival in Kowloon Station, transfer to the Park Lane for check in.
(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
- 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.
Post-Race Extensions, International Flights:
If you’re adding a post-race extension to your trip, please make note of which airport your extension will end at when booking your return flight.
Refer to the Extensions section for details of our post-race extension packages to Hong Kong!Rates (Prices are per person in US Dollars)
The Westin Bund Center Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Classic Room $1110 per person $1540 Classic Seaview Room $1160 per person $1638 Non-runner DiscountNon-runner Discount - $92 Hong Kong Post-Race ExtensionThe Park Lane Hong Kong Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Superior Room $1123 per person $1558 Premium Panoramic View Room $1320 per person $1948
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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 travelers 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 organizing 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 travelers 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 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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Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championship
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This event is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championship (AGWC) Qualifying Race. If you achieve the automatic qualifying time for your age group, found here, you’ll be invited to the 2026 Age Group World Championship in Cape Town, South Africa. The qualifying period began on January 1, 2025, and will conclude on December 31, 2025. We invite you to book the official AGWC package here.
If you have secured your 2025 AGWC Entry, there is still limited availability for our AGWC Hotel Package. Find details here.
For more information on the Age Group World Rankings and Championship go here.
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