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Over 12,000 runners compete in Taiwan’s premier marathon
The 2026 New Taipei Wan Jin Shi Marathon drew over 12,000 runners from 36 countries, earning Taiwan’s first international gold label certification.
2026/03/17 16:00
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Taipei marathon to cause major traffic changes Jan. 11
The Taipei City Police Department announced traffic changes for the Standard Chartered Taipei Charity Marathon on Jan. 11, 2026. Expect road closures and rerouting.
2026/01/08 21:00
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New Taipei marathon adds women-only spots for equality
Registration for the 2026 New Taipei City WJS Marathon is open until Oct. 30. The event, set for March 15, promotes sports equality with new inclusive features.
2025/10/18 08:00
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EVA Air Marathon set for Oct. 26 in Taipei
EVA Air announces the 2025 marathon in Taipei, starting Oct. 26. Registration opens May 8. The event offers races and prizes, with training classes available.
2025/05/09 08:00
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Taipei City Run set for Sept. 14 with Chie Tanaka
The Taipei City Run will start Sept. 14 in front of the Presidential Office. Japanese actress Chie Tanaka is the event ambassador. Registration is open until July 17.
2025/05/07 08:00
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New Taipei marathon draws elite runners from Africa
The Wan Jin Shi Marathon in New Taipei City drew over 11,000 runners, including 374 international athletes. Mayor Hou Yu-ih highlighted weather challenges and sustainability efforts.
2025/03/18 16:32
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New Taipei marathon draws top global athletes
The New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon on March 16 features 13 elite athletes, with a record $50,000 prize. Local runners aim to break last year’s records.
2025/03/17 14:29
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New Taipei City marathon partners with Cihu temple
New Taipei City and Jinbaoli Cihu temple collaborate for the Wan Jin Shi Marathon, blending temple culture with sports. Discover limited-edition peace amulets and blessing routes.
2025/03/17 11:58
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Taipei Marathon 2024 begins Sunday with record participants
The 2024 Taipei Marathon, set for Sunday, will host a record 2.8 million participants, including the most international runners ever. Recognized as a World Athletics Gold Label race, the event filled up quickly, with the half marathon selling out on the first day. Runners can expect energy gels and pineapple cakes at aid stations. Sports Director Wang Hung-shiang emphasized safety, urging participants to stay warm and rest if needed.
2024/12/12 11:21
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Taipei mayor condemns stalking, supports Lee Da-hye
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an condemns illegal stalking, supporting cheerleader Lee Da-hye after a 90-minute pursuit. Police investigate and ensure her safety.
2024/11/11 10:53
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Over 11k runners converge for the gold-label WJS Marathon
Discover the highlights of the Wan Jin Shi Marathon in New Taipei City, where over 11,000 runners, including international athletes, competed for top honors. Kenyan runners led the pack.
2024/03/20 13:31
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Jacky Cheung sets record with nine Taipei Arena concerts
Famed Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung announces a historic run of nine concerts at Taipei Arena starting May 31, sparking excitement among fans. Cheung, one of Hong Kong’s "Four Heavenly Kings" of Cantopop, last performed in Taiwan in 2018, making his return highly anticipated. The ambitious nine-show stint in Taipei surpasses his previous record of six shows at the same venue. Despite being over 60, Cheung, known for his marathon of 24 consecutive shows in Hong Kong, believes that with adequate preparation, practice, and passion, a demanding performance schedule is manageable. Cheung’s illustrious career dates back to 1992, and he has been named Asia’s most popular singer by Billboard.
2024/02/01 15:13
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Record 28,000 runners brave cold at Taipei Marathon
The Taipei Marathon took place on a chilly morning with a record-breaking turnout of around 28,000 runners, including an 80-year-old man. Ethiopian runners, Dechasa Alemu Moreda and Obse Abdeta Deme, won the men’s and women’s marathon categories with impressive times of 2:11:56 and 2:27:12, respectively. Taiwanese runners, Chiang Chieh-wen and Chen I-ning, claimed the national titles with finishing times of 2:22:29 and 2:56:37. This year’s marathon set records for the highest number of participating countries, with runners from 62 nations, and the largest ever runner participation, nearing 30,000 entrants. Kenyan athlete, Lani Kiplagat Rutto, who narrowly missed the championship last year, returned but fell short once again.
2023/12/18 20:06
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Taipei 101 Run Up marathon attracts over 3,500 athletes
The Taipei 101 Run Up marathon returned after a three-year hiatus, attracting over 3,500 athletes from around the world. The challenging event featured a 91-floor ascent, with 2,046 steps and a vertical height of 390 meters.
2023/10/14 20:49