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The 2026 Xiangshan Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 8 November in Xiangshan County, Ningbo, on China's Zhejiang coast. The 21.0975 km road race starts at Xiangshan People's Square at 7:30 am China Standard Time and takes competitors towards the seaside landscape of Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort. The published race plan allows for 10,000 participants, making this a substantial destination half marathon rather than a small community outing.
The course
The organiser's current-edition course information describes a point-to-point journey from Xiangshan's urban streets towards the coast. Named sections include Xiangshan Gang Road, Xixi Road and Youxian Road, before runners reach the Songlanshan coastal greenway, the area around the Ningbo Xiangshan Asian Games Sailing Centre, Songlanshan Tunnel and the Damu Bay East River greenway. The planned finish is at the Songlanshan Coastal Tourism Resort Visitor Centre. These landmarks distinguish the race from a conventional city-centre loop.
Although the route has attractive coastal scenery, runners should not assume that it is entirely flat. The published route features changes in elevation, and exposed coastal sections may bring a breeze. Check the latest organiser route map and pacing guidance rather than relying on an assumed personal-best course profile.
Entry and race-day planning
The advertised general half-marathon entry fee was CNY 150. Registration operated through the organiser's official WeChat channels and associated registration mini-apps. The published pre-registration window ran from 24 August to 13 September 2026, with a ballot result date of 24 September; that window has closed. Entry places should not be assumed available.
Because the race starts and finishes in different locations, runners should plan carefully for pre-race access, bag arrangements and their journey away from Songlanshan. Check the organiser's latest notices for any dedicated shuttles, race-pack collection arrangements, road closures and final runner instructions. The local government-backed event offers runners a combination of a sizable organised half marathon and a route showcasing Xiangshan's coastal surroundings.