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The Great Wall Marathon - May 18, 2024 [3 Days]

The Great Wall Marathon - May 18, 2024 [3 Days]

The Great Wall Marathon - May 18, 2024 [3 Days]

Country Visited: China
Days Distance Race Type Price from Style
3 Runacations & Adventure 132220 Basic Semi-Guided
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  • Overview

  • Itinerary

  • Accommodation

  • Important Information

  • FAQs

  • Reviews

  • Dates & Prices

Experience

“China will never fail; the Great Wall will never fall!”

The Great Wall Marathon is considered as one of the most challenging adventure marathons due to the extreme course conditions. It gives you a chance to see parts of China, tourists never see, including the villages and rice fields. The course starts at the Yin and Yang Square, near the village of Huangyaguan and contains more than 20,000 unrelenting stone steps; many vary in height from a few centimeters to over 40 cm in height, and no less than 30 km of running experience on one of the oldest and most recognizable structures in the world. You’ll head off through scenic villages and rice fields, where locals offer words of encouragement.

WHY RUN THE GREAT WALL MARATHON WITH US –

  • Guaranteed Race Entry
  • Superbly located hotel
  • Meet runners from all over India.
  • No stress of planning - just run your race
  • On ground support
  • Dedicated Meet & Greet area for friends and family post the race
  • Get the bib at the hotel upon check in

Inclusions

  • Two nights’ accommodation on a twin share/Single room basis including Breakfast & sandwich lunch 18 May and hotel taxes.
  • Guaranteed race entry.
  • Transfers  from Hotel in Beijing to the race site on May 18th and back
  • A Great Wall Marathon runner T-shirt
  • Bib-number. GWM2024 is timed by BibTag system (timing tag on racing bib number).
  • 20 minute massage on site

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 - (Friday) Open or Close

On arrival in Beijing, make your way from the airport to the hotel (our detailed travel documents will provide you with information on how you can get to the hotel). After check in you will receive a goodie bag containing your bib numbers. You have the evening free to spend as you please.
Meals – None

Day 2
Day 2 (Saturday) Open or Close

Race Day is finally here!
After an early breakfast, you’ll start from the hotel with the arranged transfer and head to the start point. The course starts at the Yin and Yang Square, near the village of Huangyaguan. The course will lead you to Great Wall where participants have to negotiate a two-mile section with steep ascents and descents
You’ll then head off through scenic villages and rice fields, where locals offer words of encouragement. The courses are varied and include a goat trail as well.. Once the race is completed, sandwich lunches will be provided for everyone in the finish area. Head back to the hotel with the arranged transfer.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3
Day 3 (Sunday) Open or Close

Check out and ahead home after ticking one of the most extreme marathons off your bucket list.
Meals - Breakfast

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Accommodation

The packages are divided into two hotel categories and locations.

Categories are comfort and deluxe hotels.

Location is either Downtown for hotels located within the second ring road of Beijing or Central for hotels located between the second and fourth ring road of Beijing.

  • Hotel Category 1 - Comfort Central

  • Hotel Category 2 – Deluxe Downtown

Exclusions

  • The exact inclusions on your trip are detailed on every trip page.
  • Typically, the cost of flights, visas, passport, insurance is not included in the tour price unless stated otherwise.
  • Any meals not mentioned as included are at your own expense.
  • Single rooms, optional tours and extra nights cost extra.
  • Tips for drivers, guides and tour managers is not included in your tour price.
  • Arrival and departure transfers may or may not be included in your tour price – this is clearly stated on the trip page.
  • Excess baggage, porterage, laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages are considered personal expenses and not included in your tour price.
  • GST, VAT and other taxes as applicable in your country are additional to the tour price.

Booking Conditions

A complete registration form with a non-refundable deposit of INR 25000 per person is needed to confirm your race participation and accommodation.

Full payment is due before 1st Feb.

Cancellation on or before the 31th Jan– nonrefundable deposit

Cancellation on or before the 30th April– 85% of the tour price

Cancellation on or after the 30th April is subject to 100% cancellation.

All race entries are transferable to a different runner or to the same race the following year or to another race. Transfer request has to be shared 77 days prior to the start of the trip. The additional cost for the transfer is INR 10500/-

All active participants must declare that they are in good health and have their own insurance that covers their stay in China. The Great Wall Marathon brings its own team of specialized physicians and nurses to assure that every injured participant receives suitable treatment.

The Great Wall Marathon is mainly run on asphalt roads in fair condition and no special footwear is required. (However, remember that high-performance clothes and footwear reduce your chances of getting blisters and calluses).

Before You Go

Things you need to know

FAQs

Q.1 Can I book extra nights before or after the race? Open or Close

Yes, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to book the extra nights for you. We have various extension packages available on our website and we can also work with you to create a full extension package if you like

Q.2 Is the race entry guaranteed if I book a package through Active Holiday Company? Open or Close

Yes, all of our World Marathon packages come with guaranteed race entry.

Q.3 Will I have to collect my own bib? Open or Close

Yes, the marathon requires that the participants to collect their own bib after check-in. You will receive a goodie bag containing your bib numbers, runners' guide, tickets for inspection

Q.4 How far is the hotel from the start/finish line? Open or Close

The start/finish line is in the Yin and Yang Square. We have arranged return transfers from the hotel to the start point.

Q.5 What categories of hotels are used? Open or Close

<div>The packages are divided into two hotel categories and locations. Categories are ‘Comfort Central’ and ‘Deluxe Downtown’ hotels.</div>
<div>The location is either Downtown for hotels located within the second ring road of Beijing or Central for hotels located between the second and fourth ring road of Beijing. </div>

Q.6 I am a single traveller, is it possible for me to get a twin share room? Open or Close

We have several single travellers interested in sharing a room with another traveller and, wherever possible, we try to pair up people who have requested rooms on twin share. However, please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee and in some cases you might be required to take a single supplement

Q.7 Is it possible for me to buy just the race entry and make my own accommodation arrangements? Open or Close

As Tour Operators, we are required to sell the race entry along with accommodation. It will not be possible to buy just the race entry.

Q.8 I’ve got the race entry through the Ballot/Charity; can I buy the accommodation from Active Holiday Company? Open or Close

No, for the Great Wall Marathon, we are required to sell the race entry along with accommodation. It will not be possible to buy just the race entry or just the accomodation

Q.9 I am taking the race package through Active Holiday Company, is it possible for me to upgrade my accommodation? Open or Close

No, it is not. We plan it such that we have the whole group staying together at a single hotel so it will not be possible to upgrade hotels since you are part of a group booking.

Q.10 I cannot attend this race. Is it possible for me to transfer my registration to another runner? Open or Close

All race entries are transferable to a different runner, 77 days prior to the start of the trip. The additional cost for the transfer is INR 10500/-

Q.11 Is it possible for me to defer my registration to the following year? Open or Close

All race entries are transferable to a future dates, 77 days prior to the start of the trip. The additional cost for the transfer is INR 10500/-

Q.12 Will you be able to assist me with visas and air tickets? Open or Close

Yes, we can help you with visas and flight tickets for an additional charge. Please get in touch with us for details

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Dates & Prices

2Night/ 3Days: 17th May - 19th May 2024

Comfort Hotel

Twin/Double Share  Single Room
132220 106450

 

Deluxe Hotel

Twin/Double Share Single Room
156870 123255

 

All costs exclude GST 5% and  5% TCS (for bookings made in India) 
Payments through card attracts 3% surcharge.
Active Holiday Company reserves the right to amend prices, if the currency fluctuates more than 10% 

 

Why Run with Active Holiday Company

We are the region’s best known & most trusted Marathon Tour Operator. We are the official Tour Operators for the World Marathon Major Races. We are runners just like you!
  • Guaranteed Race Entry, no timing qualification

    Guaranteed Race Entry,
    no timing qualification

  • Well located accommodation that delivers value

    Well located accommodation
    that delivers value

  • Thoughtfully planned programs with runner ‘comforts’ included

    Thoughtfully planned programs with
    runner ‘comforts’ included

  • All logistics looked after, you focus on your race!

    All logistics looked after,
    you focus on your race!

  • Best in class service & 24/7 emergency support

    Best in class service &
    24/7 emergency support

  • Network with like-minded runners & companions

    Network with like-minded
    runners & companions

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