Registration notes
Under-18s need parental consent. Race packs ship within Taiwan only; delivery costs extra.
First start
Run Start: 4:30 PM
Race details
Distinctive features
- The listed distances are 43K, 21.5K, 11K and 5K, not standard 42.195K/21.0975K marathon distances.
- The 21.5K passes Bailing, Meiti, MacArthur First Bridge and Guanshan before returning to Dajia; the 43K repeats that route.
- The 11K visits both Bailing riverbanks, Yuanshan and Dazhi Bridge; the 5K turns back from Bailing.
Runner notes
- Bag drop runs 15:30-23:10; use a running kit bag. The marathon closes at 23:00, so plan your journey home.
- Packs ship from the week before race day to Taiwan addresses only, excluding PO boxes; no on-site collection. Delivery for one or two entrants is NT$150. Overseas runners need a usable Taiwan delivery address.
- Previous edition: May 16, 2026. The dates, fees and start times above are for the 2027 edition.
Category logistics
| Distance | Cap | Start | Limit | Fee | Start area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43K | 16:30 | 6h 30m | NT$1,200 | Dajia Riverside Park | |
| 21.5K | 17:30 | 4h | NT$1,050 | Dajia Riverside Park | |
| 11K | 18:00 | 2h 30m | NT$950 | Dajia Riverside Park | |
| 5K | 18:20 | 1h 30m | NT$800 | Dajia Riverside Park |
Summary
The organizer has confirmed Taipei Starlight Marathon for Saturday, May 22, 2027 at Dajia Riverside Park. Four staggered starts take runners along the Keelung River from late afternoon into the evening.
Travel notes
The venue is Dajia Riverside Park on the Keelung River in Zhongshan District, Taipei. The map identifies the park, not a confirmed start-arch pin; follow the organizer's final access instructions.
Where to stay
All four distances start at Dajia Riverside Park, beginning at 16:30. The marathon closes at 23:00; plan your evening return and adjust accommodation dates as needed.
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