Beijing Marathon

Beijing Marathon

The Beijing International Marathon (Chinese: 北京国际马拉松赛) is an annual marathon race of 42.195 km held in October in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The race was first held in 1981 and has been held every year since. The race begins at Tiananmen Square and finishes at the National Olympic Sports Centre stadium. In addition to the main marathon, there is a 10km run, a mini-marathon and a half marathon. At the 2009 edition of the race, 4897 runners finished the marathon course, which included 556 women.

The race holds an IAAF Gold Label Road Race, one of two marathons in the People's Republic of China to receive the distinction (along with the Xiamen International Marathon). It is AIMS-certified course, making it eligible for world record performances.

The 2012 Beijing Marathon will be held on November 25, 2012.

Read more about Beijing Marathon:  History, Beijing Marathon Registration, 2012 Barring of Japanese Runners, Winners

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