Race Info Great Wall Marathon:

• Distances

The Great Wall Marathon features three distances: a full marathon - 42.195km/26.2mi, a half marathon - 21.1km/13.1mi and a 8.5km/5.5mi Fun Run - a non-competitive run on the wall.

• Eligibility

Full marathon runners must be minimum 18 years old on race day. Half marathon runners must be at least 16 years old. Fun Run participants must be at least 12 years old on race day. Fun Run participants under the age of 12 are also welcome as long as they are accompanied by a runner aged 16 or above.

• Start/Finish

All three distances start and finish at the Yin and Yang Square, at the fortress at the Huanyaguang section of the Great Wall, Tianjin province. The race will start in waves with intervals of ten minutes. You will be assigned to a wave based on the running time you provided on the entry form.

The finish line for all distances is located at the centre of the Yin and Yang Square. All runners will receive a medal after crossing the finish line. Results will be posted at Yin and Yang Square during the race. Final results will be published here. Lunch will be served at the designated area. A limited number of cold showers are available in the neighbouring courtyard of the Yin and Yang Square.