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Beijing Half Marathon Delivers Record Times Across Spring Events
Runners delivered record times and steady participation across multiple Beijing events held from April into May.
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The 2026 Bank of China Beijing International Running Festival drew 22,000 participants on April 12, where Chinese runner Wang Wenjie set a new national record of 1:01:15 in the men’s half marathon division.
April Events Deliver Key Results
Two further major races followed one week later on April 19. The 2026 BOB Beijing MC Marathon, also known as the Tongbei Marathon, and the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon both took place in the capital on the same day, with the E-Town event featuring both human and robot runners.
May Races Add to Spring Calendar
On May 17 the 2026 Beijing Daxing Half Marathon and the 10th Huahui Beijing, Yuepao Daxing Half Marathon started together at 7:30 a.m. from Weishanzhuang in Daxing District. One week later, on May 24, the 2026 Beijing Shijingshan Yongdinghe Half Marathon offered entry for a 120 yuan registration fee through platforms including Digital Heartbeat and Mar马拉.
Weekly Community Options Continue
Outside the major festivals, regular community running sessions remain available each week in Chaoyang District through the HeyRunning group, which shares its calendars on WeChat and Strava. These sessions give local runners a consistent option between larger events.
The spring programme of races supplied concrete results for Beijing athletes and visitors alike. Wang Wenjie’s time stands as the clearest individual highlight, while the repeated scheduling of half marathons across different districts showed organisers maintaining a steady calendar. Registration details such as the 120 yuan fee and the listed platforms provide practical entry points for anyone planning future participation.
Runners interested in the next community session can check the HeyRunning calendars posted on WeChat or Strava for the current week’s meeting point in Chaoyang District. Those seeking larger events should monitor official listings from the same platforms used for the Shijingshan race when new dates are announced.