# Athletic and marathon events in Taiwan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athletic-and-marathon-events-in-taiwan
> Updated: 2026-09-04T09:32:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Taiwan has seen a series of major athletic and marathon events. Initial announcements highlighted upcoming charity races, including the Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon scheduled for January 2027 and the 10th anniversary of the Chihshan Hot Spring Charity Marathon in Taitung.

Subsequent reports detailed the execution and popularity of various races, such as the Panasonic Taipei City Road Race, which saw over 12,000 participants. Additionally, the 2026 Taipei Marathon experienced record-breaking interest, with over 79,000 applicants competing for 28,000 available spots, including a significant number of international runners.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Taiwan hosts major road races and expands regional tourism initiatives

Taiwan sees record-breaking interest in the Taipei Marathon, successful road races in Taipei, new hiking challenges, and expanded tourism initiatives in Taitung and Pingtung.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-hosts-major-road-races-and-expands-regional-tourism-initiatives

### 2026-08-25: Taiwan announces upcoming charity marathon events in Taipei and Taitung

Taiwan prepares for two significant charity marathons: the Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon in January 2027 and the 10th anniversary Chihshan Hot Spring Charity Marathon in November 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taiwan-announces-upcoming-charity-marathon-events-in-taipei-and-taitung

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