Beijing confirms 2026 humanoid robot half marathon alongside human race in E-Town
Evidence notes
- Beijing authorities announced the 2026 humanoid robot half marathon would take place on April 19 alongside a human half marathon.
- The event formalized a co-running format where robots and humans share the same course under controlled separation.
- The competition includes both autonomous and remote-control categories, with incentives including commercial support for winning teams.
Company context
HONOR is a Chinese consumer technology company best known for smartphones and AI devices, but it has recently expanded into embodied AI and humanoid robotics. In March 2026 the company publicly framed robotics as part of its broader AI device ecosystem, and on April 19, 2026 its in-house robot "Shandian" won the Beijing E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon.