Upcoming Marathon Races in Asia (2026): Complete Running Calendar
100 Marathon Races in Asia (2026) – Your Ultimate Guide for Runners in Delhi, Mumbai, and Beyond. Plan Your Races Now!
January 2026 Marathons
Xiamen, China – Jan 11
Type: Elite road race, platinum label
Fast coastal course with world-class competition.
Chongqing, China – Jan 18
Type: Gold label event
Scenic routes through the city.
Mumbai, India – Jan 18
Type: Iconic urban marathon, gold label
India’s premier running event.
Bangladesh – Jan 1
Type: New Year kickoff
Community-focused race.
Thailand – Jan TBC
Type: Community run
Multiple distances available.
Durgapur, India – Jan TBC
Type: Local marathon
Half options included.
Buriram, Thailand – Jan 24
Type: Presented by Chang
Popular Southeast Asia event.
Bodh Gaya, India – Jan End
Type: Spiritual-themed
Multiple distances.
Houston (Asia links) – Jan 11
Type: International appeal
Global ties for Asian participants.
February 2026 Marathons
Tokyo, Japan – Feb 28
Type: World-famous
Multi-terrain course.
Subang Jaya, Malaysia – Feb 8
Type: Full & half options
Urban run.
Amritsar, India – Feb 22
Type: BSF-organized
Promotes fitness.
New Delhi, India – Feb 22
Type: Boston qualifier
National marathon.
Kerala, India – Feb 22
Type: Coastal run
Scenic routes.
Thane, India – Feb 8
Type: 12th edition
Urban course.
Manipal, India – Feb 8
Type: Greener tomorrow theme
Eco-friendly event.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Feb 8
Type: Fitness celebration
Multiple distances.
March 2026 Marathons
Chongqing, China – Mar 1
Type: AIMS member
Road running classic.
Tokyo, Japan – Mar 1
Type: Major event
World Marathon Majors.
Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 8
Type: Freeway run
Unique closed-road course.
Danang, Vietnam – Mar 22
Type: Scenic coastal
Beachside vibes.
Lumbini, Nepal – Mar 22
Type: Buddha’s home theme
Peaceful run.
Wuxi, China – Mar 22
Type: Road running
AIMS certified.
Seoul, South Korea – Mar 15
Type: Major city marathon
Fast urban course.
Hong Kong – Mar 14
Type: Trail ultra
Marathon options available.
Hoa Binh, Vietnam – Mar 14
Type: Trail event
Ultra distances.
Gurugram, India – Mar 22
Type: 7th edition
Urban half.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Mar 7
Type: Night race
City lights experience.
Putrajaya, Malaysia – Mar 7
Type: Festive run
Ramadan-themed.
Bali, Indonesia – Mar 28
Type: Ultra loop
Marathon options.
April 2026 Marathons
Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia – Apr 25
Type: Full & half
International appeal.
Hulu Langat, Malaysia – Apr 24
Type: Ultra stage
Trail challenge.
Chongqing, China – Apr
Type: Annual event
City run.
Gurugram, India – Apr 4
Type: Themed run
Community event.
Kalimpong, India – Apr 24
Type: Trail ultra
Hill challenge.
India – Apr 11
Type: 100K ultra
Historic route.
Dehradun, India – Apr
Type: 3rd edition
Ultra distances.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Apr 11
Type: Fun community
Short distances.
Shah Alam, Malaysia – Apr 12
Type: Youth-focused
Promotes health.
Malaysia – Apr
Type: Holiday-themed
Festive run.
May 2026 Marathons
Beijing, China – May 17
Type: Iconic wall run
World’s toughest.
Bhutan – May 24
Type: Mystical landscapes
Himalayan challenge.
Jeju, South Korea – May
Type: Festival vibe
Island run.
Taipei, Taiwan – May 16
Type: Night run
City lights.
Beijing, China – May
Type: Historic site
Wall sections.
Lanzhou, China – May 24
Type: AIMS certified
River views.
Nepal – May 29
Type: High-altitude
Everest base camp start.
Pathankot, India – May 31
Type: Half focus
Hill station run.
Gurugram, India – May 9
Type: Running event
Urban half.
Shimla, India – May 9
Type: Hill run
Scenic hills.
Hua Hin, Thailand – May 10
Type: Beachside
Tropical run.
Phetchabun, Thailand – May 31
Type: Farm setting
Rural vibes.
June 2026 Marathons
Jeju, South Korea – Jun
Type: Multi-distance
Festival atmosphere.
Manila, Philippines – Jun 12-13
Type: Premier event
City run.
Phuket, Thailand – Jun 13-14
Type: Tropical paradise
Beach resort run.
Singapore – Jun 5
Type: Trail challenge
Ultra options.
Shimla, India – Jun 6
Type: Ultra distances
Hill ultra.
Mumbai, India – Jun 30
Type: Youth event
Marathon for juniors.
Sepang, Malaysia – Jun 19
Type: Team relay
Group run.
Chile (Asia links) – Jun 28
Type: Extreme terrain
Global series.
July 2026 Marathons
Pattaya, Thailand – Jul 19
Type: Official city
Beach city run.
Leh, India – Jul 10
Type: High-altitude half
World’s highest road.
Gold Coast, Australia (SE Asia) – Jul 4-5
Type: Major event
Flat fast course.
August 2026 Marathons
Nongkhai, Thailand – Aug 1
Type: Festival run
Community event.
Cambodia – Aug 2
Type: Historic temples
UNESCO site run.
Songkhla, Thailand – Aug 22
Type: Coastal
Southern Thailand.
Hyderabad, India – Aug 29-30
Type: Rewarding run
City marathon.
Spiti, India – Aug TBC
Type: Mountain challenge
Remote ultra.
Delhi, India – Aug 24
Type: Urban half
Capital run.
September 2026 Marathons
Ladakh, India – Sep 6-10
Type: World’s highest
Ultra options.
Thimphu, Bhutan – Sep 19
Type: Peace run
Capital event.
Bengaluru, India – Sep 20
Type: Tech city
Silicon Valley of India.
Vladivostok, Russia – Sep 26
Type: Far East Asia
Coastal run.
Almaty, Kazakhstan – Sep 27
Type: Central Asia
Mountain views.
Kuching, Malaysia – Sep 27
Type: Borneo vibes
Sarawak event.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Sep TBC
Type: Unique theme
Conservation run.
Hengshui, China – Sep TBC
Type: Lake views
Scenic course.
Bangladesh – Sep TBC
Type: Regional event
Half distances.
Kuching, Malaysia – Sep 5
Type: Independence theme
Patriotic run.
Kluang, Malaysia – Sep 19
Type: Stadium start
Local half.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Sep 19
Type: Cultural twist
Fun music run.
Chandigarh, India – Sep 28
Type: North India favorite
Planned city run.
October 2026 Marathons
Dehradun, India – Oct 4
Type: Scenic hills
Uttarakhand run.
Kathmandu, Nepal – Oct 10-11
Type: Cultural immersion
Valley run.
Tawang, India – Oct 24
Type: Border run
Arunachal Pradesh.
Turkistan, Kazakhstan – Oct 25
Type: Historic city
Silk Road vibes.
Changsha, China – Oct 30
Type: Urban course
Hunan province.
Chengdu, China – Oct TBC
Type: Panda city
Scenic run.
Hanoi, Vietnam – Oct TBC
Type: Capital run
Historic sites.
India – Oct TBC
Type: Cancer awareness
Charity run.
Beijing, China – Oct 25
Type: Fall edition
Wall run.
Jakarta, Indonesia – Oct 25
Type: Marathon festival
Capital event.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Oct TBC
Type: Major SE Asia
City marathon.
November 2026 Marathons
Bangladesh – Nov 27
Type: National pride
Community marathon.
Bangkok, Thailand – Nov TBC
Type: Capital official
Iconic route.
Bangkok, Thailand – Nov TBC
Type: Iconic route
City sights.
Indonesia – Nov TBC
Type: Temple backdrop
Historic run.
Kolkata, India – Nov TBC
Type: City classic
West Bengal.
Korat, Thailand – Nov TBC
Type: Presented by The Mall
Regional run.
Nepalgunj, Nepal – Nov TBC
Type: Local event
Community marathon.
December 2026 Marathons
Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Nov TBC (Dec overlap)
Type: Silk Road
Historic city.
Taichung, Taiwan – Nov TBC (Dec)
Type: International
Taiwan central.
Nanjing, China – Nov 22 (Dec)
Type: Historic city
Urban run.
Huangshi, China – Nov 22
Type: Includes full
Local event.
Guilin, China – Nov 15
Type: Scenic karst
Mountain landscapes.
Nanchang, China – Nov 8
Type: Urban run
Jiangxi event.
Sibu, Malaysia – Nov 21
Type: Town square
Sarawak run.
Singapore – Dec 6
Type: Premier SE Asia
City-state run.
Shanghai, China – Dec 6
Type: Majors candidate
Fast urban.
Guangzhou, China – Dec 20
Type: Gold label
Southern China.
Shenzhen, China – Dec 6
Type: Modern city
Tech hub run.
This comprehensive calendar covers 100+ marathons across Asia in 2026. Dates are based on recurring patterns and may change—always verify with official websites. Stay tuned for updates, Anurag!
