The 2026 Kaohsiung Fubon International Marathon will take place on Saturday, 10 January 2026 and Sunday, 11 January 2026 at the Kaohsiung World Games Stadium (No. 100, Shiyun Boulevard, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City). The expected weather for the weekend is mild, with daytime temperatures ranging from 18 °C to 23 °C and a high probability of light rain in the early morning; participants should prepare accordingly. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, casual 5 km run, and a pet carnival, providing a variety of race experiences and support for runners of all levels.
What distances are available for this event?
→5 km (Casual 5KM & Pet Carnival) – Saturday, 10 January 2026
→21 km Half Marathon – Sunday, 11 January 2026
→42.195 km Marathon – Sunday, 11 January 2026
What are the race categories and their maximum participant limits?
→Marathon – maximum 3,500 participants
→Half Marathon – maximum 6,500 participants
→Casual 5KM & Pet Carnival – combined maximum 2,500 participants
What is the schedule for each race category?
→Marathon – gathering 05:00–05:30, start 05:30, finish area closes 11:30
→Casual 5KM & Pet Carnival – gathering 07:00–07:25, start 07:30, finish area closes 08:30
What are the registration fees for each category, including early bird rates?
→Marathon – NT$1,500 (Early Bird: NT$1,250)
→Half Marathon – NT$1,300 (Early Bird: NT$1,050)
→Casual 5KM – NT$500 (Early Bird: NT$400)
→Pet Carnival – NT$600 (Early Bird: NT$500)
What is the timing chip deposit and refund policy?
The marathon and half marathon participants must pay a timing chip deposit of NT$100. The chip is returned and the deposit refunded upon completion of the race and return of the chip to the organizers.
What is the time limit for each race?
→Marathon – 6 hours
→Half Marathon – 3 hours 10 minutes
→Casual 5KM – 1 hour
What cut‑off times are enforced during the marathon and half marathon?
→10 km – 07:30
→15 km – 08:00
→20 km – 08:40
→30 km (Marathon only) – 10:00
→35 km (Marathon only) – 10:30
→40 km (Marathon only) – 11:10
→Finish Line (Marathon) – 11:30
What age groups are available for marathon and half marathon participants?
Male Groups: A (70+), B (60–69), C (50–59), D (40–49), E (30–39), F (20–29), G (18–19)
Female Groups: A (60+), B (50–59), C (40–49), D (30–39), E (20–29), F (18–19)
What are the elite runner qualifications and how are they selected?
Elite runners are reserved a special zone at the front of the start area.
→Marathon – qualifying time under 3 hours 30 minutes (recorded between 2023–2025)
→Half Marathon – qualifying time under 1 hour 30 minutes (recorded between 2023–2025)
Applicants must upload a certified record certificate during registration and complete payment before the deadline. Qualified elite runners will be announced on the official Facebook fan page.
What items are included in the race kit for each category?
