榮獲世界田徑總會（World Athletics, WA）金標籤認證、全臺唯一市區路線的頂級路跑賽事──2025臺北馬拉松，將於12月21日清晨在臺北市政府前廣場盛大開跑。本屆賽事再創新里程碑，吸引來自57個國家、4,845名國際跑者齊聚臺北，刷新歷年國際參賽紀錄，充分展現臺北作為國際馬拉松城市的能量與魅力。
賽事前一日（12月20日）將由深受民眾喜愛的耶誕歡樂早餐跑率先暖身登場，設有9公里及3公里兩種組別；而12月21日清晨，2萬8,000名跑者將齊聚府前廣場迎接年度「期末考」，全程馬拉松組於上午6時30分起跑、半程馬拉松組於上午7時起跑，跑者將跟著臺北馬拉松一同實踐賽事精神──「Beyond the Finish 超越終點・走飆極限」，挑戰自我、奔向巔峰。
臺北馬拉松競爭強度飆高 海內外菁英同場競速
因應世界田徑總會（WA）金標籤認證賽事規範，大會須邀請一定數量的標籤認證菁英選手參賽，以確保賽事競技水準與國際層級。本屆共有17位國際菁英選手來臺競逐，其中包括「白金級」選手──來自肯亞的 CHUMBA Bethwel Kibet 及以色列的 TEFERI Maru，兩人個人最佳成績皆在2小時05分鐘內，近期狀態亦具備挑戰臺北馬拉松賽道紀錄（2小時09分18秒）的實力，破紀錄獎金備受關注。
國內菁英選手同樣來勢洶洶。馬拉松組包括蔣介文、周庭印、周鴻宇、鄭瑞竹、李翰暄、曹純玉、謝千鶴、張加恩、張芷瑄、蔡昀軒等；半程馬拉松組則有黃柏憲、周賢峰、田睿祥、蘇鳳婷、雷理莎、董家琪、王紫苓等好手，將正面迎戰來自世界各地的頂尖跑者，為榮耀全力衝刺。
菁英選手蓄勢待發 國內好手挑戰個人最佳
回顧2024年，多位國內長跑好手在金標賽道上成功突破個人最佳成績。其中，周庭印於馬拉松組跑出2小時21分17秒的佳績，不僅刷新個人最佳，也奪下國內第一名；今年更於雲林全國運動會勇奪三金，包含生涯首面全運會馬拉松金牌，氣勢正盛。本屆臺北馬拉松，他將再次踏上熟悉賽道，力拚再創巔峰。
「長跑甜心」張芷瑄同樣備受矚目，2024年於臺北馬拉松半程組跑出1小時18分02秒的個人最佳成績，並於2025大阪女子馬拉松刷新全馬PB（2小時43分26秒）。本屆她首度轉戰臺北馬拉松全程賽事，將迎戰2024年國內冠軍謝千鶴；兩人甫於全國運動會交鋒，由謝千鶴以1分19秒之差奪金，如今再度於臺北馬賽場對決，勢必激盪出最受矚目的競技火花。
為鼓勵國內菁英選手突破自我，今年大會特別加碼國內組總獎金50萬元新臺幣，馬拉松男女組前十名皆可獲獎，除男女冠軍各可獲得10萬元外，第2名至第10名亦可獲得5萬元至5千元不等的激勵獎金，期盼激勵更多國內好手全力衝刺、挑戰極限。
半馬組制度升級 接軌國際、培育未來全馬戰力
今年半程馬拉松組賽事規劃亦全面升級，為協助國內選手透過臺北馬拉松成績申請國際田徑賽事參賽資格，大會首度增加晶片計時感應站數量，以符合國際規範，期望協助國內半程選手逐步提升競技實力，未來邁向全程馬拉松菁英舞臺，全面帶動臺灣長跑競技水準向上發展。
「耶誕歡樂早餐跑」熱鬧暖身 贊助商賀寶芙號召逾2,200名跑者共度節慶歡樂時光
已連續舉辦兩年的「耶誕歡樂早餐跑」，將於12月20日清晨熱鬧登場，設有9公里及3公里兩大組別，報名踴躍、參賽人數再創新高。主要贊助商賀寶芙亦號召超過2,200名跑者共襄盛舉，展現高度凝聚力與運動熱情。
活動現場特別營造濃厚耶誕氛圍，設置高聳聖誕樹及節慶裝置，並鼓勵跑者發揮創意變裝，為清晨賽道增添繽紛色彩，宛如一場結合運動與節慶的耶誕嘉年華；大會也透露，跑者如穿戴耶誕元素裝扮，還有機會獲得驚喜小禮。
城市齊聲應援 50組啦啦隊陪跑者一路向前
賽事當日，將有由市民與志工組成的50組啦啦隊分布於賽道沿線，為跑者熱情加油。今年特別邀請自2020年起連續六年參與臺北馬拉松應援的「媚力愛舞團隊」分享經驗，該團隊由阿美族成員組成，以熱情舞蹈與節奏為跑者注入能量。
媚力愛舞團隊表示：「臺北馬拉松已成為我們每年最期待的活動。看著跑者在賽道上全力以赴，我們也從他們的堅持中獲得力量。每一次擊掌、每一句加油，都是希望在關鍵時刻，讓跑者再多一分勇氣。」並送上祝福：「不論速度快慢，只要持續前進，你就已經在超越自己。賽道兩旁有我們，還有整座城市與你同行。」
政府部門與民間企業攜手合作 公私協力支持跑者持續進化、走飆極限
臺北市政府感謝民間企業長期投入賽事贊助，攜手成為跑者逐夢路上的重要後盾。包含長年支持「臺北馬拉松」的富邦金控，以及adidas、美商賀寶芙、CITIZEN、PaMi 曾拌麵、汎德永業集團台北保時捷中心、台灣大哥大、馬拉松運動博覽會、SHOKZ、健喬集團、長榮航空、Allsports 創星影像、伊普索凱悅尚選酒店、Betery 好能補給、撒隆巴斯、吳寶春麥方店、博威運動科技、舒跑、Hermes、Red Bull、淨極勁、OATSIDE 燕麥植物奶、布列德麵包、瓜瓜園、萬歲牌、盛香珍、肌內效、信星資訊等各領域知名企業，踴躍投入賽事資源，共同提升整體賽事品質與選手服務。
同時作為首家以碳權支持馬拉松賽事的富邦金控，主動提供自願性碳權抵換2022年及2023年賽事碳排放。期待能喚起各界的氣候意識，鼓勵全民在享受運動的同時，共同守護地球。而大會2025年也持續向英國標準協會申請碳足跡查證。
此外，特別感謝財團法人松山慈祐宮長期大力支持這項具國際指標性的馬拉松賽事，讓來自世界各地的跑者在臺北感受到專業、完善且具國際水準的賽事服務，也充分展現臺北市透過公私協力，持續推動運動城市發展的豐碩成果。
「2025臺北馬拉松」資訊詳見活動網站http://www.taipeicitymarathon.com/
臺北馬拉松粉絲專頁https://www.facebook.com/TaipeicityMarathon/
2025 Taipei Marathon to Kick Off on December 21 Elite Runners from 57 Countries Gather in Taipei to Push Beyond the Finish Line
The 2025 Taipei Marathon, the only city-course road race in Taiwan awarded the World Athletics (WA) Gold Label, will officially start in the early morning of December 21 at Taipei City Hall Square. Marking another major milestone, this year’s event has attracted 4,845 international runners from 57 countries, setting a new record for overseas participation and highlighting Taipei’s growing stature as an international marathon city.
Ahead of the main race, the popular Christmas Breakfast Run will take place on December 20, featuring 9 km and 3 km categories as a festive warm-up event. In the early morning of December 21, a total of 28,000 runners will gather at Taipei City Hall Square for what many regard as the most anticipated road racing event of the year. The full marathon will start at 6:30 a.m., followed by the half marathon at 7:00 a.m., as runners take on the course guided by the event’s official theme, “Beyond the Finish,” challenging personal limits and striving for new heights.
Rising Competitive Intensity as Global and Domestic Elites Go Head-to-Head
In accordance with World Athletics Gold Label requirements, the organizing committee has invited a designated number of certified elite athletes to ensure international competition standards. This year’s field includes 17 international elite runners, among them Platinum Label athletes Bethwel Kibet Chumba of Kenya and Maru Teferi of Israel. Both athletes hold personal bests under 2 hours and 5 minutes, and their recent performances suggest strong potential to challenge the Taipei Marathon course record of 2:09:18, drawing attention to the possibility of a new record.
Taiwanese elite runners will also compete at full strength. In the marathon division, top domestic contenders include Chiang Chieh-Wen, Chou Ting-Yin, Chou Hung-Yu, Cheng Jui-Chu, Lee Han-Hsuan, Tsao Chun-Yu, Hsieh Chien-Ho, Chang Chia-En, Chang Chih-Hsuan, and Tsai Yun-Hsuan. In the half marathon, leading local athletes such as Huang Po-Hsien, Chou Hsien-Feng, Tian Jui-Hsiang, Su Feng-Ting, Lei Lisa, Dong Chia-chi, and Wang Tzu-Ling will face off against elite competitors from around the world in pursuit of podium honors.
Domestic Elites Poised for Breakthrough Performances
In 2024, several Taiwanese long-distance runners achieved personal bests on Gold Label courses. Among them, Chou Ting-Yin recorded a time of 2:21:17 in the marathon, setting a new personal record and finishing as the top domestic runner. He later captured three gold medals at the 2025 National Games, including his first-ever national marathon title. Riding this momentum, Chou returns to the Taipei Marathon course aiming for another breakthrough.
Chang Chih-Hsuan, one of Taiwan’s leading female distance runners, continues to draw attention following a series of breakthrough performances. In 2024, she recorded a personal best of 1:18:02 in the half marathon at the Taipei Marathon, and went on to set a new full marathon personal best of 2:43:26 at the 2025 Osaka Women’s Marathon. This year, Chang will make her full marathon debut at the Taipei Marathon, where she is set to face 2024 national champion Hsieh Chien-Ho. The two most recently met at the National Games, where Hsieh claimed victory by a margin of 1 minute and 19 seconds. Their renewed showdown on the Taipei course is widely expected to deliver one of the event’s most compelling matchups.
To further encourage domestic elite development, organizers have increased prize incentives, offering a total of NT$500,000 in bonuses for Taiwanese marathon runners. The top ten finishers in both the men’s and women’s marathon divisions will be rewarded, with champions receiving NT$100,000 each and additional bonuses ranging from NT$5,000 to NT$50,000 for places two through ten.
Upgraded Half Marathon System Aligns with International Standards
The half marathon competition has also been comprehensively upgraded this year. To assist Taiwanese runners in using Taipei Marathon results to qualify for international athletics events, the organizing committee has increased the number of timing chip checkpoints to meet global regulations. The initiative aims to help half marathon athletes steadily enhance their competitive capacity and progress toward elite full marathon competition, raising the overall standard of long-distance running in Taiwan.
Christmas Breakfast Run Draws Over 2,200 Participants for Festive Warm-Up
Now in its second consecutive year, the Christmas Breakfast Run will take place early on December 20, offering 9 km and 3 km routes and attracting record participation. Title sponsor Herbalife has rallied more than 2,200 runners to join the event, showcasing strong community engagement and enthusiasm for fitness.
The venue will be transformed with festive decorations, including a towering Christmas tree and themed installations. Participants are encouraged to wear creative holiday costumes, turning the morning run into a festive sports celebration. Organizers also revealed that runners sporting Christmas-themed attire may receive special surprise gifts.
Citywide Cheering Squads Energize the Course
On race day, 50 cheering squads formed by local residents and volunteers will be stationed along the course to support runners with music, dance, and encouragement. Among them is the Meili Ai-Wu Performance Team, an Amis Indigenous group that has participated continuously since 2020. The team shared that the Taipei Marathon has become their most anticipated annual event, adding that every cheer and high-five is meant to give runners extra strength when it matters most. They extended their message to participants: “No matter your pace, as long as you keep moving forward, you are already surpassing yourself. The entire city is running with you.”
Public–Private Collaboration Powers a World-Class Marathon
The Taipei City Government expresses its sincere appreciation to corporate partners for their long-term commitment to sponsoring the event and for working alongside the City as a vital pillar supporting runners in pursuit of their goals. Longtime supporters of the Taipei Marathon, including Fubon Financial Holding, along with adidas, Herbalife, CITIZEN, PaMi Noodles, Porsche Centre Taipei (PGUM), Taiwan Mobile, Marathon Expo in Taipei, SHOKZ, Synmosa, EVA Air, Allsports Community, EPISODE – JdV by Hyatt Hotel, Betery, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, Wu Pao Chun Bakery, Bravelog Sport Technology, Vitalon, Hermes, Red Bull, GIGIJING, OATSIDE Oat Milk, The Bread, K.K. ORCHARD, Viva Nuts, TRIKO FOODS CO., LTD., Chinese Kinesiology Taping Association, and StarTrust System Inc., among many other well-known enterprises across various sectors, actively contribute resources to enhance overall event quality and athlete services.
As the first corporate sponsor to support a marathon event through the use of carbon credits, Fubon Financial Holding voluntarily offset the carbon emissions of the 2022 and 2023 Taipei Marathon events by providing voluntary carbon credits. These initiatives are intended to raise climate awareness and encourage the public to embrace environmental responsibility while enjoying sports. In 2025, the event will continue to apply for carbon footprint verification by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
In addition, special thanks are extended to the Songshan Ciyou Temple Foundation for its long-standing support of this internationally recognized marathon. Through such public–private collaboration, runners from around the world are provided with professional, comprehensive, and internationally standardized race services, further demonstrating Taipei City’s continued achievements in advancing its development as a sports-oriented city.
For more information on the 2025 Taipei Marathon, please visit:
http://www.taipeicitymarathon.com/http://www.taipeicitymarathon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TaipeicityMarathon/https://www.facebook.com/TaipeicityMarathon/
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中華民國路跑協會 曾姿燕 0910-061-603 sallytseng@sportsnet.org.tw
大漢集團 李俊宏 0925-617-086 carter.lee@dothan.com.tw
