Major Sports Events

• Xiamen Marathon
• World Athletics Diamond League
• CBA All Star Weekend
• Xiamen-Kinmen Strait Crossing
• Sudirman Cup World Badminton Mixed Team Championships

Xiamen Marathon

Established in 2003, the Xiamen Marathon has rapidly ascended to become one of China’s most prestigious and internationally acclaimed marathon events. Its commitment to excellence has earned it consistent recognition, including 13 consecutive years as a World Athletics “Gold Label Road Races” event, and five consecutive years with the coveted “Platinum Label Road Races” designation. In a landmark achievement, the Xiamen Marathon became the first marathon in Asia to receive the AIMS “Green Award” in 2019, highlighting its dedication to environmental sustainability.   Further   demonstrating   its commitment  to  social  responsibility,  the marathon    established    China’s    first marathon-specific public welfare foundation  in 2020, implementing a distinctive “red, green, and blue”  three-color public welfare system.  Its ongoing  contributions  to  the  sport  were acknowledged with the World Athletics “Global Special Contribution Award”  in  2023  and recognition as a  “Representative Sport  for Sustainable Development” in 2024.

Source: Xiamen Investment Handbook