Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM)
Join Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM) 2026
Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM) is the only marathon in China that has not been cancelled and has been held every year successively for the past 23 years at the 5 different sections of the Great Wall. 2025 will be the year of the 24th edition of the Great Wall of China Marathon (GWCM),also the 30th edition of the Great Wall of China Marathon if we put the autumn edition together!
Register now and come to Beijing China to take part in this iconic event. You can choose between a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distance
Course details
Start address: Yanqing District, China
Finish address: Yanqing District, China
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 25 April (288 days left)
selected tickets
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
We accept
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 E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Massage
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done Shuttle to Start Line info
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done Drink Stations info
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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 Shower
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
From 9AM till 6PM on April 30,2023 at the official hotel MERCURE BEIJING ZHONGGUANCUN (北京中关村美居酒店) No.31 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Yes.
How do I get to the race location?
We have the limousine buses to take every runners to the start line of the Great Wall and you can take the buses from the official hotel from 5:15AM on May 1st, 2025.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Yes, but you need to let us know before April 15, 2025.
Can I bring my family member or the friend to see me running?
Yes, we welcome them very much, but the family members/friends are regarded as spectators. And the registration is needed, it is just the 50% of the registration fee, that is 130USD/per person. The spectators enjoy everything the same as the runners, except running.
A Small Suggestion to the Parents
If your child is over 3 years old and under the age of 18,and if you would like to bring your child/children to the race as a spectator,we suggest you sign up for your child to run the 5K or 10K,because the registration fee for child runner and the spectator is the same,130USD.
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.
