Operation Supervisor | Ministry of Sports                  
Chief Organizer | Taipei City Government、Chinese Taipei Athletics Association(CTAA)、Chinese Taipei Road Running Association(CTRRA)
Associate Organizer | Department of Sports, Taipei City Government           
Top Sponsors | Fubon Financial、adidas
Main Sponsors | Herbalife、CITIZEN、PaMi Zeng Noodles
Assistant Sponsors | Marathon Expo、SHOKZ、Synmosa Group、 Allsports Community
Co Sponsors | Betery、Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical、Bravelog Sport Technology、Vitalon (Supau)、 Hermes、Red Bull, K.K. Orchard、GIGIJING、Sports Training Rehab Platform
Special Thanks |Taipei Songshan Ciyou Temple

Race Date

December 20, 2026 Sunday at 06:30am

Start Line Location

Taipei City Hall Plaza

Finish Line Location

Full Marathon – Taipei Municipal Stadium 
Half Marathon & Half Marathon Wheelchair Division – Nanjing E. Road Section 4.

 

Race Events

EVENT
MARATHON
(42.195KM)
HALF MARATHON
(21.0975KM)
HALF MARATHON-
Wheel Chair (21.0975KM)
RUNNER 
LIMIT
9,000
19,000
30
ENTRY FEE
NTD2,200
NTD1,600
AGE LIMIT
Restricted to those born prior 2008  Under 18 years of age may not register
TIME LIMIT
330 Minutes
(5Hrs30Mins)
180 Minutes
(3Hrs)
GATHERING TIME
06:00
06:30
06:45
STARTING TIME
06:30
07:00
06:55
LOCATION
Taipei City Hall Plaza
SPECIAL NOTICE
  1. ※Marathon Group will be implemented in accordance with the WA label race regulations.
  2. ※Due to traffic control, please ensure to arrive at the venue before the race starts in order to avoid any conflicts that may occur regarding the right to enter the race.
  3. ※Please follow any instructions being issued by traffic control staff and referees.
  4. ※Those who did not register for the race, please do not attend.
  5. ※Finish point will be at the Taipei Sports Park(Marathon-Taipei Municipal Stadium  Half Marathon-Nanjing E. Road Sec.4). Runners who wish to return to the Taipei City Hall after the race, please use public transportation.

 

Race Course Route

Marathon(42.195KM)

START-Taipei City Hall Plaza→Renai Rd. Section 4 to1→Left turn onto Zhongshan S. Rd.(opposite direction)→Left turn onto Xinyi Rd.→Right turn onto Hangzhou S. Rd.(opposite direction)
→Right turn onto Aiguo E. Rd.→Aiguo W. Rd.→Right turn onto Zhonghua Rd. Section 1→Right turn to Zhongxiao W. Rd.→Right turn onto Chongqing S. Rd. →Left turn onto Ketagalan Blvd.(opposite direction)→Left turn onto Zhongshan S. Rd.(opposite direction)→Zhongshan N. Rd. Section 1 to 3(opposite direction)→Zhongshan Bridge→Right turn onto Beian Rd.→Minshui Rd.(opposite direction)→Lequan 1st Rd.(opposite direction)→Tiding Blvd.(first same then opposite direction)→Huandong Elevated Viaduct Ramp(oppsosite direction)→Huandong Elevated Viaduct (east towards west)→Exit through Jingmao 1st Rd. Ramp(oppsosite direction)→Jingmao 1st Rd.(opposite direction)→Turn Back→Jingmao 1st Rd.→Right turn onto Gangdong St.→Left turn to No.1 Jingmao Water Gate→Nanhu Left Bank Riverside Park→Chengmei Left Bank Riverside Park→Guanshan Riverside Park→Yingfeng Riverside Park→Guanshan Riverside Park→Right turn to No.6 Tayou Water Gate→Left turn onto Tayou Rd.(opposite direction)→Tayou Rd.(switch to traffic direction after reaching JianKang Rd. intersection)→Right turn onto Nanjing E. Rd. Section 5 to 4(opposite direction)→Left turn to Taipei Stadium-FINISH

Half-Marathon(21.0975KM)

START-Taipei City Hall Plaza→Renai Rd. Section 4 to1→Left turn onto Zhongshan S. Rd.(opposite direction)→Left turn onto Xinyi Rd.→Right turn onto Hangzhou S. Rd.(opposite direction)→Hangzhou S.Rd. (turn back at JinHua St. intersection)→Hangzhou S. Rd→Left turn onto Aiguo E. Rd.→Right turn onto Zhongshan S. Rd.→Zhongshan N. Rd. Section 1 to 3 →Zhongshan Bridge→Right turn onto Beian Rd.→Minshui Rd.→Lequan 1st Rd. →Tiding Blvd. →Right turn onto Nanjing E. Rd Section 6→Maishuai 1st Bridge→Exit through Nanjing E. Rd Ramp→Nanjing E. Rd. Section 5 to 4→Nanjing E. Rd Section 4(not passing Jiankang Rd)-FINISH

Race Competition Groups

a. The Marathon is divided into the following 14 age groups (Including the visually impaired group)

Male Visually Impaired Group
Male 60 and up
Male 50-59
Male 40-49
Male 30-39
Male 20-29
Male 19 and below
Female Visually Impaired Group
Female 60 and up
Female 50-59
Female 40-49
Female 30-39
Female 20-29
Female 19 and below

b. The Half Marathon is divided into the following 6 groups including the visually impaired and the wheel chair group

Male
Male Visually Impaired
Male Wheelchair
Female
Female Visually Impaired
Female Wheelchair
 
※Participants registering for either full marathon and half-marathon must be at least 18 years of age (born prior to the year 2008).
※Please be sure to provide all personal information correctly and truthfully when registering. Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of incorrect personal information. Your right to participate in any race on the event day will be forfeited.

Registrant Souvenir

Table of Complementary Race Packet

Items
Marathon
Half-Marathon
Registrant's
Race Pack
adidas Taipei Marathon Limited Singlet
V
V
Timing Chip
V
V
Bib and Pins
V
V
Electronic Bulletin
V
V
Finisher's
Gift Bag
Finisher Tower
V
V
Finisher Medal(For Finishers Only)
V
V
Finisher Goodie Bag
V
V
Meal Box
V
V
adidas Taipei Marathon Limited Finisher T-Shirt
V
X
 

Race Singlet Size Chart

Please note that registrants who fail to choose a size will be given a size L
Men's Singlet Size
Bust

XS-80CM

S-85CM

M-94CM

L-102CM

XL-111CM

XXL-120CM

Length

63CM

65CM

67CM

69CM

71CM

73CM

Women's Singlet Size
Bust

XS-73CM

S-78CM

M-82CM

L-86CM

XL-90CM

XXL-94CM

Length

59CM

60CM

61CM

62CM

63CM

64CM

Marathon Finisher T-Shirt Size Chart

※Full Marathon participants please refer to below size chart for finisher T-Shirt.
Please note that registrants who fail to choose a size will be given a size L
Men's Finisher Tee Size
Bust

XS-80CM

S-85CM

M-94CM

L-102CM

XL-111CM

XXL-120CM

Length

63CM

65CM

68CM

71CM

73CM

75CM

Women's Finisher Tee Size
Bust

XS-73CM

S-78CM

M-82CM

L-86CM

XL-90CM

XXL-94CM

Length

55CM

57CM

59CM

61CM

63CM

64.5CM

 
※For size exchange, please contact CTRRA (02-2585-5659) before August 31st, 2026 by 5PM. No exchange will be available after the deadline.
 
※ In response to environmental protection and doing our part for planet earth, you have the option to choose between having a race singlet or to not receive one. Those who opts for not getting a race singlet will receive a discount code from adidas through text message between October 23th and December 31st (Local numbers only. Please ensure your phone does not block text messages from unknown numbers). The discount code is only for shopping at the adidas Official Website – Taiwan region. Enter the discount code at checkout to enjoy a discount of NTD1,000 when you spend NTD3,000 or more. For more detailed regulations, please refer to adidas Official Website. 

Online Registration Schedule

1. Priority Registration for Qualified Runners

※Participants who meet the requirement of having finished a certified race within a specific timeframe (please refer to Table 2) are to register between June 22nd (Monday) at 16:00 and June 26th (Friday) at 14:00 on the event page. Proof of race completion must be uploaded while registering. Once confirmed qualified, you will receive a confirmation email. Registration and payment for qualified runners must be completed between June 30th (Tuesday) at 10:00 and July 2nd (Thursday) at 17:00.

Table 1. Timeline for Priority Registration

Date
Description
Remark
6/22(Mon.)16:00
Sign up and upload proof of qualified race completion.
A confirmation email will be sent once verified.
6/26(Fri.)14:00
Deadline for uploading proof of qualified race completion.
Failure to upload requested document will result ineligibility for Priority Registration.
6/30(Tues.)10:00
Register and Pay
1. Once reviewed, the result will be informed through email. You may also check at the official website if you do not receive the email.
2. Qualified runners will need to register by filling out all necessary information, including address, DOB, shirt size, race packet collection method, and payment information. Note that payment must be made before the deadline.
3. Please sign up for entry lottery if you are not qualified.
7/2(Thurs.)17:00
Registration Close
Failure to make the payment before the deadline means giving up the eligibility for Priority Registration.

Table 2. List of Certified Races and Qualifying Times

Year
Race/WA Label
Age
Marathon
Male
Marathon
Female
Half Marathon
Male
Half Marathon
Female
2025-2026
1. AIMS certified races
2. World Athletics(WA) certified races – Elite Platinum Label、Gold Label、Elite Label、Label)
Note:
WA certified races can be found: (http://www.worldathletics.org/)
CTRRA does not provide translation services for the WA website.
18-39
within 3h10min
within 4h00min
within 1h25min
within 1h45min
40-49 within 3h15min within 4h10min within 1h30min within 1h50min
50-59
within 3h20min
within 4h20min
within 1h35min
within 1h55min
60 and up
within 3h40min
within 4h40min
within 1h50min
within 2h10min
 

2. Visually Impaired Runners

Please apply with valid proof documents, registration form, registration fee, information of the guide runner. Application must be submitted, and registration completed between June 22nd (Monday) at 16:00 and June 29th (Monday) at 17:00.
(1) Visually impaired runners who wish to participate in the race must register with a guide runner. Each visually impaired runner in the full marathon group must have at least 1 to a maximum of 4 guide runners, and 1 to a maximum of 2 guide runners in the half marathon group. Guides are only allowed to alternate at 10K/20K/30K mark based on what is specified on the registration form.
(2) In case where the registration form and documents or the payment of entry fee is incomplete, the application will be declined. Guide runners must register with visually impaired runners. Guide runners who choose to pay for the race will have their time recorded and receive registrant’s gift bag. Guide runners who choose to not pay for the race event will not have their time recorded nor will they receive a gift bag; only the bib and pins will be provided.
(3) Guide runners are to report to the referee at designated time on the day of the event. If the guide runners appears to be different from whom was initially registered, both the visually impaired runner and the guide runner will not be eligible to participate in the event
※ If the registrants who meet the above qualifications have incomplete registration information, inconsistent proof documents, or insufficient payment, the registration will be declined and registration fee refunded. Additional charges such as transaction fee and administrative fee arising from it will be borne by the registrant and deducted from the total refund.
(4) If a visually impaired athlete fails to comply with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) regulations regarding the replacement of a guide runner, or competes without a guide runner when one is required, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify the athlete and invalidate their result. No prize money will be awarded.
 

3. Half Marathon-Wheelchair

Please request the registration form by emailing service@sportsnet.org.tw. Complete the form and return it between 16:00 on Monday, June 22nd and 17:00 on Monday, June 29th. When submitting the form, please also include electronic copies (photo or PDF) of both the front and back of your Disability Identification Card, along with proof of payment for the registration fee. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Important Notes for Wheelchair Athlete Registration:
1. Two safety personnel will be stationed at the ramp onto MacArthur No. 1 Bridge. If a wheelchair athlete exhibits behavior that endangers the course or others—such as rolling backward or crashing during ascent or descent—the safety staff have the right to intervene. However, the athlete will be disqualified. If the athlete benefits from assistance by others, their race result will also be voided.
2. In addition to the bag storage, if you have other storage needs (such as daily-use wheelchair, assistive devices like crutches, prosthetics, or walkers), please indicate so in the registration form. (See the “Wheelchair Athlete Race Guidelines” for detailed baggage rules.)
3. Additional race-related information will be announced prior to the event.
 
※ Please note that the review process of the registration will take longer than usual. Make sure all information is filled out correctly and carefully. The Organizer will not be responsible for any late re-submissions due to return of registration documents. Late submissions will not be accepted.
 

4. Gold Label Marathon Runners-Guaranteed Entry

Entry Fee
Limit
Date
Description
Remark
NTD9,999
1,000 persons
July3th 17:00
Registration Starts
1. Availability of slots is on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Registration will close early if the maximum field size has been reached.
Aug20th 17:00
Registration Closes

Table of Complementary Race Packet for Gold Label Marathon Runners

Registrant's Race Packet
adidas Race Singlet
Bib and Pins
Timing Chip
E-Bulletin
Exclusive Gift Bag
-Premium apparel storage tote bag
-Limited-edition functional sports cap
-Character-shaped plush keychain
-A set of personalized race-course action photos in digital format
Finisher's Gift Bag
Finisher Towel
Finisher Medal(For Finishers Only)
Finisher Gift Bag
Snack Box
Limited Edition adidas Finisher Tee
※Runners who are registering for the Gold Label Marathon Group can submit proof of race completion which is under 3 hours and 15 minutes from WA certified races – Platinum, Gold, Elite Label in 2025-2026 finished time before August 20th(Thur.) 17:00 to service@sportsnet.org.tw for which no late submissions will be accepted. 
※ Participants who register for the Gold Label Guaranteed Entry will receive an additional package of personalized digital race-course action photos provided by the official race photographer (ALL SPORTS) as a complimentary gift. Participants must wear their race bib on the front of their chest in accordance with the organizer’s regulations and are encouraged to show their best pose, confident expression, or sweet smile when passing through the official photography zones.
(If photos cannot be captured due to heavy congestion on the course or failure to wear the race bib in the designated position as required by the organizer, the photo package cannot be provided.)
 
Entry for Gold Label Guaranteed Runners <--CLICK

5. General Entry

*Individual Registration Only

A) Marathon
Date
Description
Remarks
July 3(Fri.)16:00~
July 15 (Wed.)17:00
Entry Lottery Sign Up
1. Sign ups are online and individual only (no group registration). Each person is restricted to sign up for only one race category.
2. Please provide accurate and truthful information. In case of inaccurate or false identity information the registration for entry lottery will be declined.
July 16(Thurs.)
Entry Through Drawing
Under the witness of a lawyer, official entries and the waitlisted will be randomly drawn by a computer.
July 17(Fri.)10:00
Lottery Draw Results
1. The list of selected candidates will be announced on CTRRA official website and a notification will be sent by email.
2. Please make sure the email address provided is correct and that the mailbox does not block unknown emails.
July 17(Fri.)10:00~
July 21(Tues.)17:00
Payment Period
1. Selected registrants must fill out all necessary information, including address, DOB, shirt size, and race packet collection method. To complete the registration process, payment must be made before the deadline.
2. Failure to make the payment in time will result in ineligibility for entry.
July 22(Wed.)10:00
Announcement of the Waitlist
1. When slots become available, waitlisted candidates will be admitted based on their ranks. The list of the admitted ones off the waitlist will be announced on CTRRA official website and a notification will be sent by email.
2. Please make sure the email address provided is correct and that the mailbox does not block unknown emails.
July 22(Wed.)10:00~
July 24(Fri.)17:00
Payment Period
1. Those who are admitted off the waitlist must fill out all necessary information, including addres, DOB, shirt size, and race packet collection method. To complete the registration process, payment must be made before the deadline.
2. Failure to make the payment in time will result in ineligibility for entry.
B) Half Marathon

Entry for Half Marathon Lottery Sign Up Link <--Click

Date Description Remarks
July 27(Mon.)16:00~
Aug. 10 (Mon.)17:00
Entry Lottery Sign Up
1. Sign ups are online and individual only (no group registration). Each person is restricted to sign up for only one race category.
2. Please provide accurate and truthful information. In case of inaccurate or false identity information the registration for entry lottery will be declined.
Aug. 11(Tues.) Entry Through Drawing Under the witness of a lawyer, official entries and the waitlisted will be randomly drawn by a computer.
Aug. 12(Wed.)10:00 Lottery Draw Results
1. The list of selected candidates will be announced on CTRRA official website and a notification will be sent by email.
2. Please make sure the email address provided is correct and that the mailbox does not block unknown emails.
Aug. 12(Wed.)10:00~ 
Aug. 17(Mon.)17:00
Payment Period
1. Selected registrants must fill out all necessary information, including address, DOB, shirt size, and race packet collection method. To complete the registration process, payment must be made before the deadline.
2. Failure to make the payment in time will result in ineligibility for entry.
Aug. 18(Tues.)10:00 Announcement of the Waitlist
1. When slots become available, waitlisted candidates will be admitted based on their ranks. The list of the admitted ones off the waitlist will be announced on CTRRA official website and a notification will be sent by email.
2. Please make sure the email address provided is correct and that the mailbox does not block unknown emails.
Aug. 18(Tues.)10:00~
Aug. 20 (Thurs.)17:00
Payment Period
1. Those who are admitted off the waitlist must fill out all necessary information, including addres, DOB, shirt size, and race packet collection method. To complete the registration process, payment must be made before the deadline.
2. Failure to make the payment in time will result in ineligibility for entry.

Payment Method

1. Online Payment

Payment by MASTERCARD, VISA, and JCB of any amount is accepted. To avoid duplicate payments, please do not click repeatedly on the “CONFIRM PAYMENT” button. Once transaction has been successfully completed, payment confirmation detail will be shown. If the credit card being used is declined or when the transaction fails, please contact the credit card company for assistance.
 

2. Pay at Convenience Store

Note: A handling fee of NTD18 will be charged for each transaction.
Please complete the payment before 14:00 the next day once registered and keep your receipt properly. Failure to make the payment in the required period of time will result in unsuccessful registration. You may register again if the slots for the specific category are still available before registration closes.

Cancellation Policy

This event is classified as a road running activity. Under current regulations, there is no mandatory requirement to provide a "performance guarantee mechanism," such as trust account management, performance guarantees by financial institutions, mutual guarantees within the industry, performance insurance, or payment escrow by financial or electronic payment institutions. To better protect consumers' right to information, the event organizer voluntarily discloses the following details:

(1) This event does not provide any specific “performance guarantee mechanism.”

(2) Other payment protection measures for this event: Credit card payment is available. If the event is cancelled or postponed for any reason, and the organizer refuses to issue a refund, participants may apply to the original credit card issuer for a chargeback/refund through the credit card dispute process.

1. Refund Procedure:Please fill out the application form  before Monday, September 29th, 2026 and have the refund application form submitted before 5PM. Your refund application will be accepted should there be no conflicts. Refund amount will be 80% of the original payment. If remittance was chosen as the payment method, another NTD $30 will be deducted as transaction fee. No late application will be accepted.
 
Date
Procedure
Details
Sept.29th(Tues.) Before17:00
Request for Refund
80% of the total payment will be refunded.
Sept.29th(Tues.) After17:00
Request for Refund Past the Deadline
Late submission of request for refund will not be accepted for any reason.
※Participants from China must obtain the relevant Entry and Exit Permit on their own in accordance with applicable regulations. Once registration and payment have been completed, and after the refund application deadline (17:00 on September 29), participants who are unable to obtain the required entry permit will not be eligible to apply for a refund.
Refund Application Link  <--CLICK
 
2. In case where the event is cancelled or postponed due to force majeure clauses or any unforseen circumstances, registrants will be offered the following ways to either be refunded or to keep their eligibility for the next year.
 
Category
Procedure
Details
Race Cancel
Refund
Additional charges such as transaction fee and administrative fee will be deducted from 70% of total refund. (Race packet will not be provided).
No Refund
Eligibility will be kept for 2027 Taipei Marathon and you will be waived from lottery draw.
Race Postpone
Refund
Request for refund must be submitted within 7 days from the day of announcement. 70% of the registration fee will be refunded. Late requests will not be accepted.
No Refund
Registrants to attend the race on newly scheduled race day.
Remarks:This event is a formal sports event. The refund part is not applicable to the "Precautions for the Safety Maintenance and Rights Protection of Road Running Events" from the Sports Department of the Ministry of Education.

3. If the event is cancelled for reasons attributable to the Organizer, registrants will be refunded based on the following:

Date
Procedure
Details
Within 20 days from the day of cancellation.
Request for Refund
Full Refund 
After 20 days from the day of cancellation.
After deducting transaction fee and administrative fee, total refund is as follows:
Marathon: NTD1,760
Gold Label Guaranteed Entry:NTD7,999
Half Marathon: NTD1,280

Notice

1. Please be sure to conduct a health assessment before the race. No changes can be done once registration form has been submitted and approved. Eligibility is non-transferrable. In case where you wish to register for another group instead, you may only do so by first requesting for a refund and register again if the race category still has slots available. For size exchange, please contact CTRRA (02-2585-5659) before 17:00 on August 31st, 2026. No exchange will be available after the deadline.
2. Individuals who have not completed the registration process are not eligible to participate in the race. Pacing or accompanying runners without registration is strictly prohibited.
3. The participant’s gender and personal information recognized by the organizer will be based on valid identification documents (passport for foreign nationals, ID card for locals).
4. The organizer has exclusively authorized various co-organizers or sponsors for commercial activities related to the event. Without authorization from the organizer, it is prohibited to engage in any commercial activities related to this event, including but not limited to capturing and selling images of participating athletes, or selling merchandise.
5. Individuals without the organizer-issued work credentials are prohibited from capturing audiovisual recordings or photographs of participating athletes during this event for the purpose of sale or engaging in any commercial activities.
6. Failure to pay the registration fee or insufficient payment will be deemed as failure to complete the registration procedure. The registration record will be automatically deleted, and no objections may be raised by the applicant. During the registration period for each event, each participant is limited to registering for only one event and one category. Cross-category registration and duplicate registration are not allowed. If the organizer verifies duplicate registrations through registration information comparison, the duplicate registration records will be deleted, and 80% of the originally paid registration fee will be refunded. If the registration fee is paid through a convenience store payment service, a refund remittance processing fee of NT$30 will be deducted from the refund amount.
7.To maintain the political neutrality of the sporting event, any form of political promotion, slogans, flags, clothing, emblems, or other acts or items expressing or advocating political positions or views is strictly prohibited throughout the event. In the event of a violation of this provision, the Organizer reserves the right to ask the person concerned to leave the event area. All participants and spectators are kindly requested to comply with this provision and work together to maintain a safe, orderly, and positive event environment.

Check-In and packet Pick-Up(Please select from the following methods during registration)

(A)Personal check-in prior to race day

1. Date & Time:December 17th to 18th, 2026 from 13:00PM to 20:00PM ; December 19th, 2026, 11:00AM to 18:00PM.
2. Place:Taipei Expo Park – EXPO Dome (No.1, Yumen St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei)
i. A packet pick-up notice will be sent to you by email from CTRRA one week beforehand. Please have the receipt number and a piece of photo ID ready with you.
ii. If you are unable to collect the race pack in person, you may authorize someone to collect them on your behalf. The authorized person must present the participant's valid ID (ID card, NHI card, driver’s license, or passport) either as a hard copy or an electronic image on a mobile device. The organizer will not be held responsible for any issues arising from mistaken identity or fraudulent collection. The authorized person must also sign and provide their contact number.
iii. If you fail to receive a pick-up notice by email from CTRRA, the pick-up number can also be found on the CTRRA website by searching at the Registration Inquiry section. Receipt number can also be retrieved by the help of staff on with your ID number.
iv. If neither of the above mentioned works for you, you will not be able to participate in the race without a bib and timing chip. You may collect your race packet at CTRRA (Room 206, 2/F, No.55, Changji St., Datong District, Taipei City) within a week after the race day from December 21st to 24th, 2026 (08:30AM – 12:00PM ; 13:30PM – 17:30PM). No reservation and no late comers.

(B)Delivery of Race Packet by Postal Service

*Please note that the delivery service is only available within Taiwan and a postal fee must be paid in addition to the registration fee.
i. The CTRRA will be mailing out the race packet by post to those who chose to receive it in the mail starting from December 10th to December 15th, 2026, to the address indicated during registration. Please be sure to provide correct mailing address in order to avoid any chance of unsuccessful delivery.
ii. If the packet is unable to be delivered due to an improper address or nobody was able to sign for its receipt upon delivery thereby resulting in the participant being unable to take part in the event, the package will not be re-sent, but the participant may pick up the registrant’s packet (not the finisher’s packet) at CTRRA office in the following week after the race (December 21st to 24th, 2026) during working hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 12:00PM and 13:30PM to 17:30PM). After this period, the packet will be disposed.
iii. Postal fee: NTD140 within Taiwan per person/NTD190 for Taiwan offshore islands. 
iv. Once you have received your race packet in the mail, your check-in procedure is completed. Please arrive at the race venue on December 20th, 2026 on time.
v. No packet pick-up on event day. All entrants who fail to pick-up their race packet before the race day shall be withdrawn from the race. 
vi. Participants who fail to complete the collection of their race materials will automatically forfeit their eligibility to compete and will not be allowed to enter the race course. Race officials have the right to stop any participant without a race bib from continuing in the event.

Cash Prizes and Awards

Cash Prizes:Cash prizes will be awarded to the top men and women finishers. The 2025 Taipei Marathon will offer same amount of total cash prize to men and women groups. Top 10 men and women, and top 3 men and women visually impaired runners in the full marathon group will be awarded. In the half marathon group, top 3 men and women, top 3 men and women visually impaired runners and top 3 men and women half marathon wheel chair runners will be awarded. Please see below table for prize breakdown.
Note: 
1. If the amount of cash awarded is more than NT$19,999, then 10% tax will be deducted for winners who are citizens of Taiwan and 20% tax will be deducted for non-citizen winners (please bring a photocopy of ID).
2. Top 8 winners, per gender, in the full marathon group are required to contribute 2% levy on prize money for the drug testing fund (2% withheld and paid by CTRRA).
 
 
Marathon
Men/Women
1st Place
For breaking the Men’s Course Record of 2 Hours and 09 Minutes and 18 Seconds---USD 100,000
For breaking the Women’s Course Record of 2 Hours and 24 Minutes and 17 Seconds---USD 100,000
For not breaking the Course Record---USD 90,000
2nd Place
USD 40,000
3rd Place
USD 20,000
4th Place
USD 10,000
5th Place
USD 8,000
6th Place
USD 6,000
7th Place
USD 4,000
8th Place
USD 2,000
9th Place
USD 333
10th Place
USD 167
Special Bonus:
To promote marathon running in Taiwan, additional prize money will be awarded to the top 10 male and female Taiwanese marathon runners in the overall rankings. (Awards may be combined with prizes from the overall marathon results or age-group categories.)
Place Domestic Male Domestic Female
1st NTD100,000 NTD100,000
2nd NTD50,000 NTD50,000
3rd NTD25,000 NTD25,000
4th NTD20,000 NTD20,000
5th NTD15,000 NTD15,000
6th NTD12,000 NTD12,000
7th NTD9,000 NTD9,000
8th NTD8,000 NTD8,000
9th NTD6,000 NTD6,000
10th NTD5,000 NTD5,000
1. Top Sponsor – Fubon Financial will be awarding an extra cash prize of NTD330,000 to the 1st place male and female runner if they break the course record set by the following Taiwanese top runners.
(Male) Hsu, Gi-Sheng: 2 hours and14 minutes and 35 seconds
(Female) Tsao, Chun-Yu: 2 hours and 32 minutes and 41 seconds.
2. As an additional bonus, in collaboration with EVA Air, the top five male and female finishers in the domestic marathon division will each receive one round-trip ticket to destinations in Asia, including Tokyo, Osaka, Korea, and Greater China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China).
 
 
Half Marathon
Men/Women
1st Place
NT$25,000
2nd Place
NT$15,000
3rd Place
NT$10,000
 
 
Visually Impaired Group
Marathon
Men/Women
Visually Impaired Group
Half Marathon
Men/Women
1st Place
NT$8,000
NT$5,000
2nd Place
NT$5,000
NT$2,500
3rd Place
NT$2,000
NT$1,000

 

Rank

Wheelchair Group

Half Marathon

Men/Women

1st Place

NT$5,000

2nd Place

NT$2,500

3rd Place

NT$1,000

 
 
1. Trophies and Gift:For the full marathon group, all age group divisions having between 1-100 entrants will have gifts and trophies awarded to the top two finishers, 101-200 entrants will have gifts and trophies awarded to the top three finishers, 201-300 entrants will have gifts and trophies awarded to the top four finishers, and over 300 entrants will have gifts and trophies awarded to the top five finishers.
2. Please have your race bib and a piece of photo ID with you when claiming your prize. All prize winners shall pick-up and claim their prizes before the closing time at 12PM on the day of the race event or else their prizes will be regarded as forfeited.
3. All runners who completed the marathon and half-marathon within the cut-off times will be given a finisher’s medal and a towel (violators are not included). Official race results will be posted and announced on the CTRRA website three days after the day of competition (www.sportsnet.org.tw). As part of the global effort in conserving natural resources and protecting our natural environment, race completion certificates shall not be mailed to participants but instead each race participant can download their race completion certificates from CTRRA website. Only those participants who completed their race within the cut-off times will be issued race completion certificates. Please provide your email address correctly while registering to ensure the accessibility of downloading your race completion certificate from the website.
 

Anti-Doping Regulations

(1) In compliance with international anti-doping regulations, marathon winners will undergo a series of drug tests. Prize money will then be transferred if result is proven negative. Any violation of the anti-doping rules may result in disqualification and loss of results achieved during the event. Once the disqualified participant’s hearing is completed, the ranking and the issuing of prize money will be adjusted. 
(2) Participating runners are obligated to undergo a doping test. Those who refuse to get tested or are tested positive violates the anti-doping regulations. For more information, please refeof the Chinese Taipei Athletics Association at https://www.athletics.org.tw/

Chip Timing

(1) The "2026 Taipei Marathon" provides chip timing services for all participants. Please carefully read the chip usage instructions in the event guidebook before the race, or follow the guidance of on-site staff. All official results will be based on the results published on the official race website.
(2) The chip is attached to the back of the bib. Do not fold or damage it. If the chip is damaged and fails to record your result, no replacement will be provided.
(3) According to World Athletics Technical Rule 19.24.5, the official start time is the gun time. The organizer will calculate race times starting from the gun, and rankings will be determined based on this official time.
(4) It is strictly prohibited to exchange chips, wear someone else’s chip, or wear more than one chip. Violators will be disqualified, and their results will not be recorded.
(5) The chip is the basis for timing. Please ensure you pass through all timing checkpoints. The organizer is not responsible for unrecorded results due to failure to use or activate the chip correctly.
(6) Participants should assess their own ability and avoid pushing or rushing. Show sportsmanship and allow faster runners to start first.
(7) Participants must start on time. Those who start more than 15 minutes after the official start may be prohibited from starting and will not have their results recorded.
(8) All participants in the competitive categories of this event are required to use a timing chip. Please carefully read the instructions for the use of the timing chip. The organizer shall not be held responsible for any failure to record a result caused by improper handling or operation by the participant.
(9) After completing the collection of race materials, please carefully keep your race bib and timing chip. Lost items will not be reissued. Participants without a race bib will forfeit their eligibility to participate. Participants without a timing chip may still participate but will not receive an official result. Participants without a race bib are not allowed to enter the race course.

Violations

(1) Competitors who commit the following violations listed below will have their races results disqualified from the competition.

a. Illegally receiving drink or food from another party (you may only receive drink or food provided by the organizers). 
b. Not wearing a bib number which matches with the race timing chip, or not following the instructions for fastening the chip on your shoe. 
c. Not having a chip time recorded at the starting mat, finishing mat or other chip time-checking points. 
d. Not complying with the race official’s instructions. 
e. Not wearing the racing bib number in the front area of the chest. 
f. Using in-line skates, skateboards, strollers or any other rolling devices, etc. on the race course.
g. Bringing a pet (dog or cat) on the race course. 
h. Runners missing any checkpoint time will be disqualified, will not receive a recorded time, and will not be issued a finisher certificate.
i. During the race, wheelchair division participants are strictly prohibited from receiving any form of assistance such as pushing or pulling. For safety reasons, if a wheelchair goes backward, loses control, or crashes while going up or down bridges—posing a safety risk to themselves or others—race safety personnel will assist and disqualify the athlete. If any participant gains an advantage through outside assistance, their result will also be invalidated.

(2)Competitors who commit the following violations listed below will have their results disqualified from the competition plus they will banned from participating in Taipei Marathon for one year.

1. During the race, any participant who gains an advantage through assistance from others, or who assists another participant in gaining such an advantage (e.g., by providing a ride or physical support), will be considered in violation of the rules.
2. Participants whose registration does not match their identification will be disqualified. 
3. Violating the spirit of the activity event (causing a disturbance or insulting officials and staff, etc.). 
4. Using a substitute or non-registered runner to run for you during the race competition. If it is verified that someone else is using your identity to run the race, then besides being disqualified from the race and being banned from participating in Taipei Marathon for a period of one year, the violator identities and pictures will also be publicly announced on related websites.
5. Forging race bibs is a serious offense and will be subject to legal action and prosecution.

 

Disputes

(a) Competition disputes: during the race competition, competitors may not dispute the referees and officials. 
(b) Dispute procedure: any dispute concerning the competition should be brought to the organizers attention within ten minutes after finishing the race and at the same time a deposit of NT$3,000 must be submitted. If the judges of the review committee concludes that the dispute is not justified, then the NT$3,000 deposit shall not be returned. 

Attention

a)Bag Check for Personal Belongings

Since the start and finish lines are located differently, in order to effectively transport the athletes storage bags to the venue at finish line, please be mindful of the storage time.
1. Participants must use the red storage bag as above or similar type of the bag with the same specification. See example.
A:CTRRA storage bag specification:L63cm*W24cm*H39cm,±5cm)、fully zipped.
B:Clear pocket for inserting bag storage card:L23cm*W15cm,±3cm)
2. You may purchase the storage bag for NTD299 (water proof) on the race day or when you pick up your race pack at the Marathon Expo.The CTRRA storage bag can be used repeatedly at any of CTRRA events.
3. Please do not store any electronic /fragile items, valuable goods, fresh food, long handle umbrella and dangerous goods.
4. The event organizers shall not be liable for the loss of any personal items.
5. Location and time for dropping off and retrieving your personal belonging bags are as followed:
Event
Drop Off Location
Drop off Time
Retrieval Location
Retrieval Time
Note
Marathon
(06:30 Start)
1.Songgao Rd.
(Shifu Rd.-Songzhi Rd.)
2.Songgao Rd. -Songzhi Rd.
Intersection
04:30-06:00
Inside Taipei Municipal Stadium
08:30-12:30
Retrieve your bag before leaving the Stadium
Half Marathon
(07:00 Start)
Half Marathon
Wheelchair Group
(06:55 Start)
1.Songzhi Rd.
(Songgao Rd.-Songshou Rd.)
2.Songshou Rd.
(Shifu Rd.-Songzhi Rd.)
05:00-06:30
1.Nanjing E. Rd.
(MRT Taipei Arena Station Exit2-Dunhua N. Rd.)
2.Dunhua N. Rd. low speed vehicle lane
(Bade Rd. to Nanjing E. Rd.)
08:30-10:30
Please follow the staff guidance to your bag retrieval location

b)Time Checkpoints

Time checkpoints will be set throughout the course based on transport safety, security, and our operations and logistics requirements. Entrants who arrive at the checkpoint well after the designated closing time will be asked to withdraw from the race and to board the sweeper bus.

Marathon-
Checkpoint
Intersection
Distance(Approx.)
Closing Time
1
Ketagalan Blvd – Zhongshan S. Rd(Jingfu Gate)
10KM
07:48am
2
Zhongshan N. Rd – End of Zhongshan Bridge
14KM
08:19am
3
Tiding Blvd – Huangdong Tiding Exit
20.4KM
09:09am
4
Turning Point(Taipei Metro Neihu Depot)
26.7KM
09:59am
5
No.6 Tayou Water Gate
38.6KM
11:31am
Half Marathon-
Checkpoint
Intersection
Distance(Approx.)
Closing Time
1
Zhongshan N. Rd – End of Zhongshan Bridge
11.1KM
08:34am
2
Tiding Blvd - McArthur No.2 Bridge Ramp
17.9KM
09:32am

c)Safety

1. Participants are advised to pay close attention to their health and carefully assess their physical condition. If feeling unwell, do not force yourself to participate. Those with a history of heart disease, vascular conditions, diabetes, or similar medical issues must not conceal their condition and are strongly advised not to participate. All consequences resulting from such actions are the sole responsibility of the participant.
2. Race officials, medical personnel, or traffic safety officers have the authority to suspend or stop a participant from continuing the race based on physical condition or road safety concerns. Participants must comply and may not object.
3. Please bring your ID information with you to the race event.
4. To protect the rights and safety of all runners, please do not run in a single line or block the course, as this may obstruct the movement of other participants.
5. In the event of any accident involving a participant who runs under another person’s name or transfers their registration to another individual, the parties involved shall bear joint liability for insurance claims and legal responsibilities.
6. The race route and all aid stations along the course have been officially approved and authorized for use. To maintain the quality of the event and protect the rights of registered participants, runners without race bibs are prohibited from entering the course or using the aid stations.
7. To contribute to environmental sustainability, this event will not provide a printed race booklet. Please visit the official Taipei Marathon website to view or download the race information three days before the event.
8. The organizer and its authorized vendors have the right to use participants’ videos, photographs, and race results related to this event, free of charge, for broadcasting, display, publication on the organizer’s websites and publications, or commercial purposes worldwide. Participants shall have no civil claims against the organizer or its authorized vendors regarding the use of such images or any revenue generated from such use.
9. All videos, photographs, images, and race results related to this event are the copyrighted property of the organizer.
10. Please carefully read these competition regulations. Any matters not specified herein may be amended and announced by the organizer. The interpretation of these regulations shall be based on the organizer’s decision. The organizer reserves the right of final modification and interpretation.
11. Once a participant registers for the event, it shall be deemed that the participant agrees to all terms and regulations set forth in these event rules.

※Insurance:

1. If the insured is held legally liable for compensating third parties due to bodily injury, death, or property damage caused by any of the following accidents occurring during the policy period, and a claim for compensation is made, the insurance company shall be liable to indemnify the insured:
(1) Accidents (as determined by the insurance company) occurring on the race route specified in this policy, involving the insured or their employees during participation in the competition.
(2) Accidents occurring within buildings, passageways, machinery, or other facilities located on the race route.
2. Exclusions:
(1) Sports injuries resulting from personal illnesses.
(2) Symptoms caused by an individual's physical condition or cardiovascular issues—such as shock, heart disease, diabetes, heatstroke, sunstroke, altitude sickness, epilepsy, dehydration, or falls and abrasions—are not covered. Any illnesses arising from pre-existing medical conditions are excluded from coverage. The public liability insurance only covers injuries caused by external accidental events.
(3) If a participant has a history of the conditions listed in item (2) or other personal health concerns, it is strongly recommended that they assess their own safety and consider purchasing additional personal accident insurance.
(4) Public liability insurance does not cover incidents such as tripping on the racecourse or hitting road reflectors (“cat’s eyes”). Participants are advised to evaluate the need for additional personal accident or travel insurance on their own.
*If you have experienced any of the following medical conditions or currently suffer from any of the listed diseases, you are considered to be at high risk for sudden death. Please consult a medical professional for proper evaluation and do not participate if advised against it.
1. Unexplained chest discomfort (tightness or pain)
2. Unexplained shortness of breath
3. Unexplained dizziness
4. Sudden loss of consciousness
5. High blood pressure (>140/90 mmHg)
6. Heart disease
7. Impaired kidney function
8. Diabetes
9. Hyperlipidemia (total cholesterol >240 mg/dL)
10. Family history of heart disease (first-degree relatives who experienced heart disease or sudden death before age 60)
11. Epilepsy
12. COVID-19
※If a participant suffers property loss or bodily injury due to participation during the event, the organizer will assist in handling claims under the public liability insurance. However, if the participant has already received compensation for the incident, or if the incident falls under exclusions or is not covered by the insurance, no further claims of any kind may be made against the supervising authority, organizer, co-organizers, or sponsors.
 

Contact Information

Email: service@sportsnet.org.tw
Telephone: +886-2-2585-5659
Address: Room 206, 2F., No. 55, Changji Street, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan (R.O.C.)