Chongqing Marathon 2026

As the morning mist lifted over the Yangtze River, the starting gun fired for the 2026 Chongqing Marathon, sending 25,000 runners on a journey through China's iconic mountain city. While the elite race saw a thrilling victory by Ethiopian runner Adisu Tafere, who claimed the Men's Title with a dominant performance, the true heart of the event lay in the stories of thousands of amateur runners embracing the spirit of "running for joy."