Major sporting events in Chongqing - from world-class marathons to international tournaments. Complete guide with past results and future outlook.
Annual marathon in March along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Dramatic cityscape and mountain backdrop. One of China's most scenic urban marathons. The cityscape of 30 million people provides incredible crowd support.
Full name: Chongqing International Marathon (重庆国际马拉松)
Chinese Super League football at Chongqing Olympic Sports Centre. Season March-November. The passionate fan culture creates memorable atmosphere at home games.
Full name: Chongqing Lifan / Chongqing Tongjin FC
Annual open water swimming in the Yangtze River. Thousands of swimmers cross sections of China's longest river. A Chongqing tradition with decades of history. Usually July.
Full name: Yangtze River Open Water Swimming Championship (长江渡江节)
Marathon running along the Yangtze River near Chongqing. Scenic course through the Three Gorges region. Attracts runners interested in China's most dramatic river scenery.
Full name: Three Gorges Marathon (三峡马拉松)
Annual martial arts competition in Chongqing. Traditional and modern wushu styles compete. Held at Chongqing Sports Centre. Open to spectators.
Full name: Chongqing Provincial Wushu Championships
Mountain trail race in the Jinfo Mountain area of Chongqing. Attracts ultra runners with technical terrain and forest scenery. Multiple distance options from 10km to 100km.
Full name: Jinfo Mountain Trail Running Race (金佛山越野跑)
Looking back at recent years and what to expect in 2026-2027
Chongqing Marathon 2026 saw record participation with 30,000 runners. The Yangtze River open water swimming attracted over 5,000 swimmers in 2026. Chongqing FC maintained its CSL status through the 2024-2026 season despite challenging circumstances.
Chongqing Marathon 2026 is expected to grow further with increased international participation. The Yangtze swimming festival continues its tradition with expanded categories for amateur swimmers. New trail running events are planned for the Wulong Karst area.
Chongqing is developing its Three Gorges Marathon into a major international event. New sports venues are planned for the Yuzhong district. The city aims to attract more national team training camps for its excellent mountain training facilities.
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