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Beijing Marathon China Tour Program

Pre-registration of Beijing Marathon was closed on July 31, 2014. All 30,000 slots have been filled. Official registration of 2014 Beijing Marathon is closed now. To the international runners, we offer this special final opportunity to enter this highly popular marathon.

We, the China Peace International Tourism Co and RunChinaMarathon.com, are authorized Partners of the Beijing Hyundai Marathon. We are happy to introduce and integrate the Beijing Marathon with the China Tour Program. The program is to provide international runners guarantee entry to this extremely popular event along with accommodation, airport pick up, and professional tour guide services.

Here are the program details:

1) Guarantee entry of full/half Marathon

2) To the international runners, who come with family and friends, we offer a variety of tour package options:

a) Guaranteed entry with 4 days and 3 nights hotel in Beijing

b) Guaranteed entry with 7 days and 6 nights hotel and Beijing tour

c) 3 days and 2 nights Xian tour after package b)

d) 5 days and 4 nights Shanghai and Suzhou tour after package b)

3) International runners (not including those from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau ) can register and make a payment on the site. The registration system will open on August 29th and officially close midnight on September 30th.

4) Sale of mere race entries without tour program is not permitted.

Race Info

The Beijing International Marathon

Race Date: October 19th, 2014
Event Size: 26,000/Full Marathon, 4,000/Half Marathon
Status: Registration
Location: Beijing, China
Distance: Full/Half-marathon
Closed Time: 6 hours
Age Qualification: Full Marathon/Over 20 years old　　　　　　　　　　　　 Half Marathon/Over 16 years old
Climate: Cool, temperature around 10°C - 23°C
Website: www.beijing-marathon.com

Event Information:

The Beijing International Marathon (Chinese: 北京国际马拉松赛) is one of the biggest sports events held in China. The race was first held in 1981 and has been held every year since. It is held in the Capital city of Beijing and covers 42,195 km of flat and fast course, starting at Tiananmen Square and finishing in the Olympic Garden center, travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. October in Beijing is dry and cool, a perfect autumn season for the marathon. The combination of views of the ancient city among views of a modern city adds infinite enchantment to Beijing.

Tadese Tola in 2013 as the Ethiopian beat the previous mark 27 years ago (1986 Japanese Taisuke Kodama,2:07:35) by nineteen seconds with 2:07:16 hours. In 2003, Sun Yingjie of China set the current women's record of 2:19:38 – this run was an Asian record and the fourth fastest ever at the time, and it remains the Chinese record for the event.

The Beijing International Marathon is organized by the Chinese Athletics Association(CAA) and approved by the State Sports General Administration of China, as well as the Municipal Government of Beijing. Recorded officially by the Association of International Marathons and Road Races, the BIM is the highest-level marathon in China. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has sanctioned and approved the BIM as one of the top marathons in the world. This allows participants of the BIM to receive IAAF scores.

Race Route

Start point- Tian’anmen Square –Dongcheng district; Xicheng district; Haidian district; Chaoyang district

Half-marathon finish point-West sidewalk at the intersection of Zhichun road and Kexuenan road

Marathon finish point-Celebration Square in the Olympic Garden center (on the Sightseeing Avenue between the Birds Nest Stadium and the Water Cube)

Travel Package


Beijing Marathon Package October 19th, 2014
Dear Runners,

We cordially invite you to attend the annual Beijing Marathon. Below is a simply itinerary:

  • October 17th – Welcome and Check-in to Wu Huan Hotel (4-star)
  • October 18th – Marathon Orientation, including venue visit and route inspection
  • October 19th – Beijing Marathon (Buses will provide drop-off and pick-up)
  • October 20th – Check-out at noon.

Cost:

Runner: $715 USD /person
Observer: 600USD
Hotel single supplement: 225USD
Children(under 12 years): 450USD


This price covers a 3-night stay in a hotel, marathon registration fee, and all related services such as language guides.
  • Visa excluded.
  • Hotel is subject to change.
  • Lunch or dinners are excluded.
  • Expenses of private nature or gratuities are excluded.

Optional Services on extra cost:
  • Extra night hotel stay with breakfast $150 USD/night
  • One way private transfer with car and language guide $130 USD /car for 1-3 passengers
Beijing Marathon Package October 19th, 2014

(Suzhou, Hangzhou-Shanghai Extension)

Dear Runners,

We cordially invite you to attend the annual Beijing Marathon. Below is a simply itinerary:


Day 01:
  • High speed train to Suzhou from Beijing via G117 (0944-1515)
  • Check-in to Youlian Holiday Inn
  • Grand Canal visit
  • Garden visits

Day 02:
  • Visit Garden of Master of Nets
  • Silk Embroidery Research Center visit
  • Drive to Hangzhou in the afternoon
  • Check-in to Red Star Hotel
  • West Lake Tour
  • Lunch included

Day 03:
  • LongJin tea farm visit
  • Lingyin Monstery visit
  • Drive to Shanghai
  • Check-in to Green Land Hotel
  • Lunch included

Day 04:
  • Visit Bund, Nanjing Road
  • Pudong New District tour
  • Visit Yu Garden and TV Tower
  • Lunch included

Day 05:
  • Check-out at noon
  • Transfer to airport or train station
  • Ticket Shanghai onward excluded

Cost (available only 2 pax up):

$1,350 USD /person，hotel single supplement: 300USD, children(under 12 years ):1080USD

This price covers high speed train Beijing-Suzhou, a 4-night stay in a hotel, lunches from Day 02-04, and all related services such as language guides.

  • Transfer in Beijing is excluded
  • Tickets from Shanghai onward in Day 05 are excluded
  • Meals not listed above are excluded
  • Expenses of private nature or gratuities are excluded.
Beijing Marathon Package October 19th, 2014

(Xi’an Extension)

Dear Runners,

We cordially invite you to attend the annual Beijing Marathon. Below is a simply itinerary:


Day 01:
  • High speed train to Xi’an from Beijing via G6655 (1005-1539)
  • Check-in to Xi’an Grand New World Hotel
  • Bampo Village of Stone Age
  • City Wall and Bell Tower of Ming Dynasty

Day 02:
  • Terra-cotta Warriors & Horses tour, the most important archeological find in the last century
  • Visit the cultural street and Grand Mosque
  • Lunch served at local restaurant

Day 03:
  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda tour, where Buddhism was introduced into China from India
  • Board train back to Beijing via G664 (1437-2027)

Cost (available only 2 pax up):

$890 USD /person，hotel single supplement: 150USD, children under 12 years: 710USD

This price covers high speed train ride Beijing-Xi’an, a 2-night stay in a hotel, lunch on Day 02, and all related services such as language guides.

  • Transfer in Beijing is excluded
  • Hotel is subject to change.
  • Lunch or dinners are excluded.
  • Expenses of private nature or gratuities are excluded.
Beijing Marathon Package October 19th, 2014

(Full Version)

Dear Runners,

We cordially invite you to attend the annual Beijing Marathon. Below is a simply itinerary:


October 15th:
  • Welcome and self Check-in to Wu Huan Hotel (4-star)

October 16th:
  • Visit Tiananmen Square
  • Forbidden City Tour
  • Dumpling lunch served at a local home
  • Visit hutong area and bar street

October 17th:
  • The Great Wall tour
  • Lunch
  • Cloisonne factory visit

October 18th:
  • Marathon Orientation, including venue visit and route inspection

October 19th:
  • Beijing Marathon (Buses will provide drop-off and pick-up)

October 20th:
  • Free day to explore Panjiazhuang Bazar and Hongqiao Market nearby
  • Optional programs

October 21th:
  • Check-out at noon

Cost:

Runner: $1,000 USD/person,

Observer: 850USD/P

hotel single supplement: 445USD

children(under 12 years):650USD

This price covers 6-nights hotel stay, tour entrance fees and all related services such as language guides.

  • Visa excluded.
  • Hotel is subject to change.
  • Lunch or dinners are excluded.
  • Expenses of private nature or gratuities are excluded.

Optional Programs on extra cost:
  • Martial art Kongfu show & Peking Duck dinner on October 20th: $100 USD/person
  • Extra night hotel stay with breakfast $150 USD/night
  • One way private transfer with car and language guide $75 USD /car for 1-3 passengers

Sponsor

Marketing Opportunity:

In 2013, a total of 33 Marathon events were held in China with over 500,000 runners. This number increases annually by 15%. Among all these marathon events in China, the one and the only leader is the Beijing International Marathon.

It is the only international sport event that has ever been held in Tiananmen Square. It receives huge support from more than 2,800 volunteers, 10,000 security police and many other social organizations. It has been broadcasted overseas in 40+ countries.


Sponsorship:

The Sponsorship System:
  • 1.　Title Sponsor
  • 2.　Official Partner
  • 3.　Official Sponsor
  • 4.　Official Supplier

In the past years, the Beijing Marathon Committee has partnered with over 30 companies all over the world, including Adidas, Hyundai Motor, P&G, Seiko, Lenovo, Canon. 68% of our current and previous partners are among the Global 500 list.


The Sponsorship Opportunity:

The most sponsorship opportunity has been taken. There is only one project that is still open. That is “Family Run” Project. Will send the detail if there is an interested company.


About Family Run Project:

The Expo:

Date: Oct.16th -18th st , 2 and half days.

【Exhibitor payment】

1. Standard booth(9 ㎡): 20000 RMB/Each The booth includes three panels (960mm * 2440mm), two spotlights, two chairs, a negotiating table, a waste basket, a fascia, a 500w/220V power outlet (please specify power electricity in advance, additional charge)

2. Open space：1500 RMB/㎡

The most of the space has sold out. There are some space available in the area C


Floor Plan


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Travel Guide

1: Visa

Overseas visitors, who are non –Chinese nationals, need to obtain China visa usually L type. It will take one - two weeks to get the visa, and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after entry. You need to present air tickets and hotel reservation to the embassy for visa application. For more information, please consult with your native Chinese embassies respectively.

2: Insurance

The organizer provides basic medical assistance. You can purchase medical insurance for this event. Please refer to their official site for more details.

3: Airport Shuttle Service

Our travel package does not include airport shuttle services. You can hail taxi to your hotel, which will take around RMB 160 Yuan or 28USD for one way. Local taxi drivers will not take foreign currency, please exchange cash at the airport currency exchange counter. Most drivers do not speak English or any foreign languages, you can show them the Chinese name of the hotel. Alternatively, we can arrange a private airport shuttle with a English speaking guide for you.

4: You will check in the hotel with your passport. If you need any assistance, please contact our English-speaking assistants who will be in the same hotel at your service.

5: The weather is very good in Beijing in mid-October, around 15-25 degrees Celsius. However, it is extremely dry, therefore we advise our clients to keep hydrated. Please note that water from the tap in your hotel Room is not drinkable. You can either boil the water in a kettle that is available in your room or buy bottled water from super market. Fresh fruits is also good for you in this dry weather.

6: When you outside of your hotel, please leave your valuables in the room safe deposit box for better security. You might only want to carry a photocopy of your passport and minimum amount of cash for safety. Larger stores accept credit cards so you need not a lot of cash in hand.

7: If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us. And if you need any assistance whilst in Beijing, do not hesitate to contact your assistants who stay in hotel during the event.

Contact Us

Beijing Office, China
 Tel: (010) 6420-1991/186-1010-6323 9:30AM - 5:30PM (Beijing Time, M - F)
Fax (010) 6448-4530

New York Office, USA
 Tel：347 399-3260 9:30AM - 5:30PM (US EST, M - F)

Email Address
 Support@RunChinaMarathon.com

Mailing Address
 China Peace International Tourism Co.,Ltd.
RM906,A Golden Peacock Buiding,
No.13 Dongtucheng Rd., Chaoyang DIST., Beijing, CHINA