Sports Events in Fuzhou

Annual marathon in Fuzhou. The flat riverside course passes Min River (闽江) and the historic Sanfang Qixiang cultural district. IAAF certified course. Usually December. Growing international participation.

Full name: Fuzhou Marathon (福州马拉松)

Major dragon boat races at Min River in Fuzhou. Teams from across China and internationally compete in traditional dragon boats. Usually in June during Dragon Boat Festival. Over 100 teams compete.

Full name: Fujian International Dragon Boat Festival (闽江龙舟赛)

China League Two football at Fuzhou Olympic Sports Centre. Season May to October. Growing local football culture.

Full name: Fuzhou Red Arrow (福州恒星FC)

Annual open water swimming in the Min River. Swimmers cross sections of Fujian's longest river with coastal scenery. Multiple distance categories. Usually October.

Full name: Min River Open Water Swim (闽江游泳赛)

University marathon and athletics competition. Route through Fuzhou University campus and scenic coastal Xiamen areas. Open to external participants.

Full name: Fuzhou University Marathon (福州大学马拉松)

Half marathon on Gulangyu Island - the car-free UNESCO World Heritage island. Scenic course through colonial-era architecture. Take ferry from Xiamen mainland (about 2-3 hours from Fuzhou). Usually November.

Full name: Gulangyu Island Half Marathon (鼓浪屿半程马拉松)