Taipei Marathon
Taipei, Taiwan · Saturday 14 December 2024
The Taipei Marathon in December 2024 is a full marathon held on trail surface through Taiwan's capital, with a course that stays mostly flat to gently rolling across very low elevation ranging from 2 to 27 meters above sea level. The race is AIMS certified and well-organized with official support including multiple aid stations, volunteer support, and a dedicated expo. You'll find race information including cutoff times, the official route map, and venue details on the organizers' comprehensive website, plus options for official hotels and transport coordination if you're traveling from abroad. Registration queries and runner services are handled during weekday business hours by the race office, and the event attracts enough participants to warrant organized volunteer and cheerleading sections along the course. Given the flat terrain and trail surface, this is a good option for runners targeting a fast time or those seeking a less technical marathon experience in an urban setting.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:15
Time difference: +34.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain121m
Elevation High27m
Elevation Low2m
Taipei Marathon 2024 Course Analysis
Taipei Marathon is a full marathon held in Taipei, Taiwan, scheduled for Saturday 14 December 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 121m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 27m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Taipei Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 121m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 2m to 27m above sea level (25m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
Taipei Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Taipei Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Taipei Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Taipei Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.