The Great Wall Marathon May 19th 2012, China - 5,164 steps into history The Great Wall Marathon May 19th 2012, China - 5,164 steps into history
FAQ
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11.Payment |
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We can only accept cash so far. No credit card, no cheque. We will send you an invoice with instruction of how to pay upon getting all your necessary documents. When you remit the payment through bank, please put the name or entry number of the participant on the bank paper.
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12. When can I get the confirmation letter / service voucher? |
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“The confirmation letter /service voucher will be sent by email before late March. The late booking participants will get the service voucher within 5 days after the payment and necessary documents arrive.
If you booked any extra service such as transfers and accommodations with us, we will send you a separate voucher for the extra service in mid-April.” |
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13.If I would like to stay at the race site, is there any accommodation available? |
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Yes, there is. There are some local hostels with walking distance to the race start. They are basic hostel, farmer’s run, but clean with private bathroom and hot water. |
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14. What does spectator fee include? |
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Eturn transfer from the pick up point to the race site, entrance for the GWM start/finish line, lunch. |
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15.How to get the race site by own car? |
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Enclosed is the map from downtown Beijing to the wall. If you drive from Tianjin, you can go to Jixian Town via Jinji Express Way, then go to Huangyaguan Great Wall. |
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16.Is there any souvenir we can order? |
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Yes, we have T-shirt, fleece jacket, cap, key ring, postcard. |
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17.Can we use collected express mail to delivier our race packs? |
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Yes, please tell us your contact address, cellphone number. We prefer office address with Chinese speaking helper which is easier for the courier man. |
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18. Well-prepared runners should be able to complete The Great Wall Marathon in 5-6 hours. The Great Wall Marathon requires careful planning as every section requires a different strategy. It is recommended to leave your watch at the hotel, in order not to focus on kilometer averages. Even though we start the race early, most runners will experience the sun and heat as they run. It is recommended to wear light/light-colored running gear during the race. The surface is even throughout the course and no special footwear is required to race the Great Wall Marathon. On inspection day, it can be useful to wear hiking boots (for ankle stability) to prevent sore joints from walking up and down steep steps. It is recommended to wear a shade but avoid baseball caps or the like. Runners will need to keep their heads cool and shade out of their eyes. Baseball caps and like hats builds up heat and can be dangerous for runners spending hours in the sun. The Great Wall Marathon? & Half Marathon must be completed in 8 hours. To ensure that nobody has to struggle the Great Wall in vain, there will be a 6 hours cut-off at Kilometer 32 where runners re-enter the Great Wall section of the course. |
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