Jixiang Jilin New Year Joy Run Changchun 2027

Jixiang Jilin New Year Joy Run, Changchun 2027 (吉祥吉林迎新欢乐跑·长春站) marks the first morning of 2027 with a winter running celebration along the Yitong River Greenway in Changchun, Jilin Province. Part of the wider Happy Jilin outdoor-sport programme, the in-person Changchun event combines short family-friendly routes with a more competitive chip-timed 10K.

Race programme on Friday, 1 January 2027

• 09:30–09:50: Participant check-in.
• 09:50–10:00: Safety briefing.
• 10:00: 3K, 5K and 10K flag-off (China Standard Time, UTC+8).
• 10:00–11:30: Advertised running period.
• 12:00: Activity concludes.

Entry fees: 3K CNY 68, 5K CNY 78, 10K CNY 88 per participant. The 3K and 5K are not chip timed; the 10K includes a timing chip and trophies for the first three men and three women. All Changchun distances advertise a race bib, finish-line refreshments, finisher medal and electronic event insurance. A fleece hat is offered with entry; additional zodiac-themed event souvenirs may be available.

Children and families: The published rules describe the 5K as a supervised children's category for ages 3–12, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Read the official eligibility rules carefully before registering a child; unrestricted adult 5K entry should not be assumed. Separate virtual participation options elsewhere in Jilin Province and a nationwide mailed-medal experience are also available, but these are not the in-person Changchun event represented by this listing.

Important winter-running information

The organiser requires participants to wear a warm hat and gloves, and may refuse access without these items. Changchun is extremely cold in January; runners should dress appropriately, assess their fitness and monitor late changes. An accurate starting arch and detailed course map have not been confirmed in the publicly available information. The map indicates a representative Yitong River location in Nanguan District, not a verified race assembly gate. Ask the organiser for the final meeting point and race pack arrangements.

The linked current-edition registration page advertises booking until 5 December 2026 at 23:59:59 China Standard Time, or earlier if places sell out. All fees are in CNY; the organiser states entry fees are non-refundable. Refer to the booking page and the organising committee for the latest category availability and instructions.