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Great Wall Marathon Regional Package

15-17 May
Huangyaguan, China
From USD 790

Race the legendary Great Wall, through breathtaking scenery and cheering villages, on the world’s most challenging marathon.

Residents of selected Asian countries are eligible for a special entry package for the Great Wall Marathon.

Eligible countries include:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam.

Planning a longer stay in Beijing?
You can still join one of our standard international 6- or 7-day packages.

Proof of residency required:
A valid passport or residency permit will be requested after registration.

  • Run the Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon, or 8.5 km Fun Run
  • 2 nights' accommodation
  • Includes official T-shirt, medal, timing, and on-route support
  • Optional excursions when buying extension

Race entry

In order to run the marathon you will have to purchase the marathon entry.
  • USD 150
    Marathon
    42.2k
  • USD 150
    Half Marathon
    21.1k
  • USD 75
    Fun Run
    8,5k
  • English-speaking race officials
  • Manned hydration stations
  • Time keeping
  • Transport to/fr starting line
  • Medical team
  • Start number and a medal
  • Exclusive Great Wall Marathon running t-shirt
  • Post-run lunch
Price Information

All prices are per person in USD.

GWM4 & GWM20 - Jianguo Qianmen Hotel 

  • Shared double/twin: USD 790
  • Single room supplement: + USD 200

GWM6 & GWM21 - JW Marriot

  • Shared double/twin: USD 990
  • Single room supplement: + USD 400

NOTE: All hotels can be changed to another hotel of the same standard.

Extra Night and Celebration Dinner 

See below

Extra Night and Celebration Dinner

Want to extend your Beijing adventure? Add an extra night to your stay and join us for the celebration gala dinner—a perfect way to cap off your Great Wall Marathon 2026 experience!

Read more about the extension here

Distance Change

It is possible to change the distance up until Inspection Day

Changing from the Fun Run to the half or full marathon will incur an additional USD 75

Changing from the half or full marathon to the Fun Run before 16 April 2026 will incur a USD 75 refund.

Changing down to the Fun Run after 16 April 2026, there's no refund.

Deadline & Fees

USD 150 late entry fee will be applied to participants who register after 16 March 2026.

Deadline to book and register with the Great Wall Marathon 2026 is 16 April 2026