Join Conquer the Wall Marathon on the Great Wall 2026
A trail adventure marathon on the Jinshanling and Gubeikou Great Walls. Runners will run on sections that are partially to fully restored sections of Great Wall and sections that are in complete ruins and in their natural state through time. Runners will encounter missing steps and stones, loose rock & gravel, trees and bushes growing in some areas of the Great Wall. Our course has about 32K on the Great Wall itself then the rest is through the villages and farmland of the local areas. Runners have 10-12 hours to finish the full marathon. We offer a 5K, 10K, 21K and Full Marathon events.
Course details
Start address: Jinshanling Great Wall Tourist Area, China
Finish address: Jinshanling Great Wall Tourist Area, China
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Registration closes on 08 May (244 days left)
The current price step is valid until 30 September, 2025
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service
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done Pre-race meal
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done Post-race meal
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Accident insurance
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done Custom bib number
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Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
All runners need to attend the Course Information meetings to be held on May 8th and 9th at the Pan Pacific Beijing Hotel from 10am to 5pm (runner’s HQ.) At this time you will be able to ask questions and collect your race kit, BIB, timing chip, shirt(s) and goodie bag. Let us know if you can’t collect your kit at this time and we will make other arrangements for you. There is a lot to cover in the Course Information meeting, so take the time to read the Runners Handbook before the meeting to ensure everything goes smoothly.
How do I get to the race location?
Round-trip transportation from Beijing to the Great Wall on race day is included with your race entry fee. Buses will depart to the Great Wall from the Pan Pacific Beijing Hotel at 3:00 am in the morning and return at the end of the day. Guest and spectators can purchase a Spectator Pass which will allow them to join the runners on the bus rides.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Yes, race change requests are available. And, must be submitted no later than May 5th online. We are unable to guarantee any change request after May 5th, except for requests made in person on May 7th or 8th at the Course Meeting.
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. And once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else. You MAY transfer your application to the following year.
What’s the difference between the different Great Wall Marathons?
There are many Great Wall Marathon events put on the Great Wall of China. Conquer the Wall Marathon, takes place on rarely visited sections of the Great Wall called Jinshanling and Gubeikou. There are many marathons around the world that claim to be adventure marathons. Yet so few live up to the title. Conquer the Wall Marathon has no equal. Our event is an event that separates the tourists from the adventurers. It will test you like no other race. More than 20,000 unrelenting stone steps, and no less than 30km of running experience on one of the oldest and most recognizable structures in the world. At times you will find yourself in remote, crumbling sections of an ancient landscape where time has stood still – areas that Mother Nature has begun to reclaim. From the excitement of the start line to the solitude of an ancient landscape, Conquer the Wall Marathon will leave you with an experience that will last forever.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
