attending great wall marathon

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My name is Dave and I live in Guangzhou, China. To attend this race , do I need to apply for one of the packages or can I apply for one of the races and not take the packages. I teach here and I would not get the days off for both of the packages? I would more than likely take a day off and fly or take the train p to Beijing for the race. What is the cost for the 8.5 km. race? Please let me know as I am very keen on attending the race.

Lisa · Answer

Oh, the 8.5km race is annually held in Tianjin Huangyaguan Wall. Now that you are residenting in China, it is certainly no need to join the tour package. Just write to the committee at gwm_booking@263.net.cn or call them for registration: 010-63552521 or 010-68512395. I heard the registration fee is CNY1,500. Also ask them how to pay.

David Nagle · Answer

Hello again. I just have a few more questions. 1) Do the runners all stay at the same hotels or do they go and stay at the ones they want to? 2) Do the runners have to arrange for their own transport to the wall, do they get picked up at designated spots or picked up at their hotels? 3) When is the deadline for entries? If I have anymore questions, I will email you again. Thank you for your time.

Lisa · Answer

David, I am not their staff. According to what I found on their website, they provide transportation and meals to all participants. However, they don't make it clear how the participants are picked up. Currently, they haven't published the deadline for registration. If you have any question, please write emails or make phone calls to them.

Paul · Answer

David, I hope you see this, my question to you is: have you registered for the race? I will be living in China (possibly Beijing) for a few weeks to a month and would like to do the race without the travel package just like you. Please let me know if you were successful and what you did to register. Perhaps we can meet up and share accommodations. Thanks.

Attending Great Wall Marathon

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