The 2026 Changsha Marathon is scheduled to be held on November 15 (Sunday). On November 13, the Changsha Metro announced that its operating hours will be adjusted during the event.

On race day, the first trains on all Changsha metro lines will start operating at 5:00 a.m., one and a half hours earlier than usual, while the last train schedule remains unchanged. Station adjustments are as follows:

-Juzizhou Station on Line 2: Service will be suspended from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Trains will pass through without stopping. Normal service will resume at 11:30 a.m. 

-Xiangjiang Middle Road Station on Line 2: Service will be suspended from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Trains will pass through without stopping. Normal service will resume at 8:00 a.m.

-Lingguandu Station on Line 3: Exit 3 will be temporarily closed from 5:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Passengers are advised to use Exits 1 and 2.

According to reports, on race day, participants may access the metro via dedicated green channels at any station by presenting their race bibs. Both participants and the general public are advised to plan their journeys in advance and set aside ample time for travel. 

For inquiries or assistance, please contact station staff or call the Changsha Metro service hotline at 0731-86850000.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: hunantoday