Dalian International Marathon

Dalian International Marathon
DateMid-May
LocationDalian, China
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon, Half marathon, 4.2km run
Primary sponsorICBC
Established1987
Course recordsMen's: 2:09:44 (2018)
Kenya Edwin Koech
Women's: 2:26:12 (2011)
China Wang Jiali
Official siteDalian International Marathon

The Dalian International Marathon is an annual marathon held in Dalian, China. It is recognized by IRRA and China Athletic Association of Road Running Committee. It was first held in 1987, making it one of the oldest races in China.[1]

In 2015 30,000 runners took part, with 25 elite runners. The prize for the winner was $30,000, with the runner up receiving $20,000.[2]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

  1. ^ "Stephen Chemlany of Kenya wins Dalian Marathon", China Daily, 1 May 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  2. ^ "Quick riches attracting Kenyan hopefuls looking to cash in on China's marathon scene", South China Morning Post, 12 April 2015. Retrieved 2011-11-03.
  3. ^ "关于延期举办第33届大连马拉松赛的通知 (Notice on the postponement of the 33rd Dalian Marathon)" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2020-10-31. Retrieved 2020-04-15.