Ways to Enter

In order to register for the race, you MUST enter with one of the following options: 

International Participants

For international participants, race entry is only possible in conjunction with a multi-day tour package. The packages include all the ingredients for a fantastic getaway: accommodation, social events, sightseeing, and select meals and transportation per the itinerary. Packages also generally include ample amounts of free time, during which you can choose to join organized excursions or explore the region at your own pace. 

Enjoy the sights and sounds of modern Beijing, discover one of the world’s oldest civilizations and the cultural legacy of ancient dynasties, and run the most challenging race of your life at The Great Wall Marathon!  

View our entry packages here

Residents of the Surrounding Region

Participants who reside in one of the following countries, and thus meet the necessary residency requirements, are eligible for a special entry package.

For The Great Wall Marathon, qualifying countries include: 

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

Please note: Even if you meet the residency requirements, if you are looking to enjoy an extended holiday in Beijing, it is possible to join one of the standard international 6- or 7-day packages. 

As proof of eligibility, residents and citizens of the above-mentioned countries must present a current, valid residency permit or passport. Upon receiving your entry, we will contact you to request copies of your official, government-issued documentation.

Please contact us for details.

Residents of China

Participants who meet the necessary Chinese residency requirements are eligible for local entry, which includes only the race. 

Please note: If you are looking to enjoy an extended holiday in Beijing and reside in China, it is possible to join either one of the standard international 6- or 7-day packages or the regional residents’ package. 

As proof of eligibility residents and citizens of China must present a current, valid residency permit or passport. Upon receiving your entry, we will contact you to request copies of your official, government-issued documentation.

Please contact us for details.