2025 Taipei Marathon

The 2025 Taipei Marathon will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Taipei City, Taiwan. The event will start and finish in the heart of the city, beginning at Taipei City Hall Plaza and concluding at Taipei Municipal Stadium for the marathon and at Nanjing E. Road Section 4 for the half‑marathon. On that day, Taipei weather is projected to be mild and mostly clear, with temperatures ranging from 12 °C to 18 °C and light breezes, making for a comfortable running environment. Participants can anticipate a city‑wide course that traverses major streets, riverside parks, and elevated viaducts, with organized support stations, timing checkpoints, and finish line celebrations.

What are the race dates and times?

• →Marathon: Sunday, December 21, 2025 – start at 06:30
• →Half Marathon: Sunday, December 21, 2025 – start at 07:00
• →Wheelchair Half Marathon: Sunday, December 21, 2025 – start at 06:55

Where do the races start and finish?

• →Start Location: Taipei City Hall Plaza
• →Marathon Finish: Taipei Municipal Stadium
• →Half Marathon Finish: Nanjing E. Road Section 4

What are the available race distances?

• →Marathon – 42.195 km
• →Half Marathon – 21.0975 km

How many participants can register for each race?

• →Marathon: 9 000 runners
• →Half Marathon: 19 000 runners
• →Wheelchair Half Marathon: 30 participants

What are the entry fees?

• →Marathon: NTD 2 200
• →Half Marathon: NTD 1 600

What age group may compete?

Participants must be 18 years or older (born before 2007). Underage runners are not permitted to register.

What are the time limits for each race?

• →Marathon: 5 hours 30 minutes
• →Half Marathon: 3 hours

What does the course entail?

Both courses depart from Taipei City Hall and travel along major city roads. The marathon route includes extended sections through riverside parks and elevated viaducts before reaching Taipei Municipal Stadium. The half‑marathon follows a shorter city loop and concludes on Nanjing E. Road Section 4.

How are marathon runners grouped?

The marathon is divided into 14 groups:

• →Male & Female
• →Visually Impaired
• →60 + years
• →50–59 years
• →40–49 years
• →30–39 years
• →20–29 years
• →19 years and below

How are half‑marathon runners grouped?

The half‑marathon is split into 6 groups:

• →Male
• →Female
• →Visually Impaired
• →Wheelchair divisions

What items are included in the race pack?

All registrants receive:

• →Adidas limited singlet
• →Timing chip
• →Bib & pins
• →Electronic bulletin

What prizes and gifts are given to finishers?

Finishers receive:

• →Finisher medal
• →Finisher towel
• →Goodie bag
• →Meal box

Marathon finishers additionally receive a finisher T‑shirt.

What weather conditions should participants prepare for?

Taipei on December 21 is typically mild, with daytime temperatures between 12 °C and 18 °C, partly cloudy skies, and light wind. Light rain is possible but unlikely; runners should bring a compact rain jacket or poncho for comfort.