First start
Morning Run: 6:50 AM
Region
Outlying Islands
Race details
Distinctive features
- Officially, Kinmen is structured as a two-day island race weekend, with 4K fun-run and walk events on Saturday before the 42K, 21K, and 10K race day on Sunday.
- The finisher package is deeply tied to Kinmen identity: competition groups get the event porcelain bottle, leisure groups get commemorative liquor, and first-marathon runners can apply for a dedicated debut-bottle reward.
- Runner remarks repeatedly describe it as a destination marathon with rolling terrain, travel atmosphere, and island scenery rather than a pure flat-speed course.
Summary
Taking place on an off-shore island just miles from mainland China, this historically rich race routes runners past old military tunnels, traditional settlements, and the picturesque Ci Lake. The event is an absolute legend among domestic runners for its extravagant finisher prizes, which include a highly coveted, limited-edition porcelain bottle of premium 53-degree Kinmen Kaoliang liquor.
Recent results
Marathon:
Kinmen Marathon 2026
- Overall Men
Anderson Saitoti SEROI: 2:17:27 - Overall Women
Nancy Jebet KOECH: 2:37:26
Kinmen Marathon 2025
- Overall Men
Joseph Mwangi NGARE: 2:19:02 - Overall Women
Jemimah Wayua MUSAU: 2:46:02
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