You can choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon or Fun Run (approx.. 8km)
Event Summary
Listed on the Forbes list of the Top 10 Marathons Worth Travelling For, the Great Wall Marathon is known worldwide as one of the toughest. The other thing the Great Wall is known for is being one of the friendliest. The concept of this event, where runners travel together in a group and run the marathon as a group makes for lasting friendships and camaraderie like no other.
This event will leave you breathless in more ways than one!
The Great Wall Marathon is the most famous adventure marathon in the world. First held in 1999, it is coming up for it’s 20th edition in 2019.
Guaranteed Entry and Accommodation Packages are available to the Great Wall Marathon, with choice of either a 6d/5n option where you stay in a rural town or the 7d/6n Beijing option. Either way, the experience and breathtaking scenery will create lasting memories of and event that is the ultimate achievement.
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You can choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon or Fun Run (approx.. 8km)
No. Entry is only available by way of an Entry and Accommodation Package.
The Great Wall Marathon is mainly run on asphalt roads in fair condition and no special footwear is required. The wall section consists of steps of varying height and width.
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