Climbing stairs, chasing the sunrise... The 2026 New Year Run is going crazy!
Start the new year with a vibrant run to refresh your beginning. Whether it’s a classic course, a healing road run, or a unique vertical climb, there’s always one that can ignite your running DNA🏃
【Classic Exclusive Events】
📍 Beijing Olympic Forest Park New Year Run
• Flat course suitable for family participation, with a fun checkpoint for parent-child groups; after the race, you can visit the temple fair in Olympic Forest Park.
• Time: January 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
• Location: South Gate, North Garden, Olympic Forest Park
• Categories: 21 km / 10 km / 5 km adult group / 5 km parent-child group
• Registration deadline: December 18, 2025
• Scale: 800 participants
📍 Shanghai Jiading Half Marathon
• Professional race track with wide and smooth pavement, ideal for achieving personal bests.
• Time: January 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
• Location: Shanghai International Circuit
• Scale: 7,000 participants
📍 Guangzhou Greater Bay Area Women’s Half Marathon
• Women-only event, with supplies including white fungus soup and warm packs; finishers receive custom aromatherapy and beauty gift boxes; features a beauty zone, petal rain start, and “handsome men cheering squad”; shuttle buses provided.
• Time: January 1, 2026
• Location: Zengcheng, Guangzhou
• Scale: 20,000 participants
• Registration: First come, first served; group registration discounts available; individual, running group, and best friends group awards.
【Healing Road Runs】
📍 Shanghai Dishui Lake New Year Run
• Morning run chasing the lakeside sunrise; parent-child groups can cross the finish line together; the finish line is perfect for taking New Year family photos.
• Time: January 1, 2026, 5:30 AM
• Location: Starting at Turing Square, Shuiyun Road, Pudong New Area; ending at Nanhui Mouth Seaview Park.
• Events: 8 km road run, including individual, parent-child, and team groups.
📍 Beijing New Year Fun Run
• Comfortable course environment at Nanhaizi Park, combining lawns and lake views; 5 km group is beginner-friendly, longer distances suit those seeking a challenge.
• Time: January 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
• Location: Yizhuang Nanhaizi Cultural Exhibition Hall
• Categories: 21 km / 10 km / 5 km
📍 Beijing Blessing Trail Race
• Xiangshan mountain trail combining forest stone steps and city views; finishers can experience the New Year blessing atmosphere.
• Time: January 11, 2026
• Location: Yuhuangding Parking Lot, Xiangshan
• Categories: 21 km / 12 km / 6 km
【Special Experience Events】
📍 “HELLO Beijing” New Year Run
• Course runs through vineyard countryside, peaceful environment away from city noise.
• Time: January 1, 2026, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Location: Qianyuan Vineyard, Fangshan
• Events: 41 km / 21 km / 8 km / 4 km
• Registration deadline: December 21, 2025
📍 Shenzhen Huiyun Smart Run Carnival
• Multiple venues to satisfy different preferences: sea views, city parks, or long-distance greenway challenges.
• Time: January 1, 2026
• Locations: Three venues (Shenzhen Bay Park / Lianhua Mountain - Bijia Mountain Park / Mountain-Sea Link Greenway)
• Events: Different distances at each venue (e.g., 11 km, 6 km, hiking, etc.)
• Registration deadline: December 25, 2025
📍 Lize SOHO Vertical Race
• Vertical climb inside the popular spiral building; finishers receive limited edition building medals.
• Time: January 1, 2026 (Competition group 10:00 AM / Experience group 2:00 PM)
• Location: Lize SOHO, Fengtai District, Beijing
• Events: Competition group, experience group
• Registration deadline: December 24, 2025
📌 Practical Tips:
Some events are “first come, first served,” so it’s recommended to pay attention to registration opening times and participate promptly.
Before joining parent-child runs, confirm whether roller skates, balance bikes, and other equipment are allowed.
For trail or vertical races, be sure to prepare anti-slip shoes, energy supplements, and other necessary gear.
Keep moving forward, pursue your passion. Choose your favorite course and inject the new year with full energy and beautiful expectations through an exhilarating run!