I. Organizational Structure
Operator: Beijing Rapid Sports Industry Co., Ltd.
II. Competition Information
Start/Finish Point: Zhongguancun No. 1(intersection of Yongfeng Road and Fengxian East Road)
Race Route: Yongfeng Road, Yuhe Road, Shangzhuang Road, Dengzhuang South Road, Cuihu East Road, Yuejin Road, Dijin Road, Jingtian Road, Wenyang Road, Cuihu North Road, Lushuiting North Road, Nanshahe West Road, Daoxianghu Road, Daoxianghu Road turnaround, Daoxianghu Road, Cuihu North Ring Road, Sanxingzhuang Road, Ningcui Road, south/east side road of Beijing Haidian Daoxianghu School, Cuihu North Ring Road, Hefeng First Road, Cuihu South Road, Cuihu East Road, Cuihu East Road turnaround, Cuihu East Road, Cuihu South Road, Yuhe Road, Yongfeng Road (final route subject to measurement by the Chinese Athletics Association).
III. Competition Methods
This event shall be conducted in accordance with the “World Athletics Competition and Technical Rules”, the Chinese Athletics Association road running event management documents, and these Competition Regulations.
In accordance with the Chinese Athletics Association “Notice on Athletes with Disabilities Participating in National Marathon and Related Sporting Events”, athletes with disabilities who meet the entry conditions are permitted to participate in this race. Due to course conditions, this event only accepts standard wheelchair athletes and does not accept racing wheelchair athletes. Athletes with disabilities must report to and confirm relevant participation matters with the Organizing Committee in advance before registration, and may only register after approval. Those who participate without the Organizing Committee’s review and consent shall bear all consequences themselves.
On October 11, 2026, from 06: 00 to 07: 20, participants shall proceed to their designated assembly areas for check-in according to their race numbers.
Participants must wear athletic attire and wear their bib numbers as stipulated. It is strictly prohibited to bring items unrelated to the event into the venue. Referees have the right to deny entry to participants who fail to wear their bib numbers as required or who have not completed check-in in the designated area. The carrying of dangerous goods such as flammable and explosive materials, as well as pets, is prohibited.
All participants must correctly wear their event bib numbers throughout the entire race, with the bib number placed on the chest. It is strictly prohibited to cover the bib number with clothing, waist packs, or other items. Participants who fold, cover, tear, or damage their bib numbers without authorization will have their entry qualification revoked, will not have their race results recorded, and will not receive finisher materials. Those who fail to wear their bib number chip as required, resulting in timing points failing to record their results, will have their race results cancelled. Participants who alter, forge, transfer, or sell bib numbers without authorization will be dealt with in accordance with the penalty provisions of this event; all safety accidents and related liabilities arising therefrom shall be borne entirely by the original bib number holder.
1. This race will assemble participants by performance in designated zones, with 15 meters between each zone. The event establishes Zones A/B/C/D. All non-racing wheelchair athletes must assemble at the rear of Zone D as arranged by the competition.
2. Zone assignment is primarily based on the best net finishing time in a full marathon filed on the China Marathon Information Platform between July 15, 2024 and August 8, 2026. Those without a full marathon time will be assigned based on their best net half-marathon time during the same period. Participants without any valid finishing times as described above will be uniformly assigned to the final assembly zone.
3. The Organizing Committee will place check-in mats in front of each zone. Participants are strictly prohibited from starting ahead by crossing into a front zone; those in front zones may enter rear zones to assemble and start. After the starting gun, a participant’s time will only be valid if they first pass their zone’s check-in mat and then the start timing mat. Violators will have their race results and rankings cancelled, and will be subject to an additional one-year competition ban.
This race adopts a single-gun start for all participants. The gun fires at 07: 30. Runners who commit false starts will not be stopped on site; their results and rankings will be uniformly cancelled after the race.
This race uses chip timing. The timing chip will begin recording when the runner passes the start line (net timing). Timing mats are placed at the start, every 5-kilometer point, the 21.0975-kilometer point, turnaround points, and the finish line. Runners must pass all timing mats in sequence during the race. Runners who finish within the cutoff time but lack a record at any timing point will not be ranked and will not be issued a finisher’s certificate.
(VII) Cutoff Distances and Times To ensure the safety and smooth progress of all participants, the race course will be subject to time-limited traffic closure during the event. After the cutoff time expires, corresponding road sections will be progressively reopened to public traffic. Runners who fail to reach the designated points within the stipulated cutoff time must immediately terminate their race and exit the course. Withdrawn runners may board the Organizing Committee’s sweep vehicle to the finish area. Cutoff times are shown in the table below (gun time starts at 07: 30).
Note: In cases of extreme weather, emergencies or other special circumstances, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to implement course closure ahead of schedule. All runners must comply with on-site instructions.
After cutoff times expire and roads reopen, runners who remain on the course and have not passed timing points shall bear all accidents and liabilities arising therefrom.
(VIII) Bag Drop and Collection Service
Participants must attach a small bib number matching their race number to their bag drop bag, and deposit personal items at the designated bag drop area before 07: 15 on October 11 as stipulated. It is strictly prohibited to deposit mobile phones, identification documents, cash, valuable jewelry, electronic devices or other valuables in the bag drop bag. Bag drop area staff will not inspect deposited items. The Organizing Committee will not accept complaints regarding damage or loss of deposited items, nor assume compensation liability.
Participants may collect their deposited items at the designated bag drop area before 14: 30 on race day by presenting their large bib number worn on the chest. Those who fail to collect their bag drop bags by the deadline may proceed to the designated location specified by the Organizing Committee to collect them subsequently; bags uncollected after 5 working days will be disposed of as unclaimed items.
The Organizing Committee assumes no liability for lost bag drop bags resulting from failure to deposit items at the designated time, location or as required.
(IX) Beverage, Water and Energy Supply Stations
Note: The above supply station plan is for reference only; final placement will be based on actual on-site setup. In addition to the above, the Organizing Committee will install misting equipment based on weather conditions.
(X) Toilets and Environmental Protection
The Organizing Committee will set up portable toilets at the start, along the race course (at 2.5-kilometer intervals), and at the finish.
Protect the environment and compete civilly. Participants are strictly prohibited from relieving themselves in public on site. Upon verification, offenders will have their entry qualification revoked and be subject to additional penalties. Littering is strictly prohibited; all waste must be disposed of in designated trash bins or waste containers.
(XI) Doping Control
This race will conduct doping control on participants in accordance with Chinese Athletics Association and World Athletics regulations. Participants (including retired athletes) must strictly comply with the requirements of the “World Anti-Doping Code” and the “Anti-Doping Rules” issued by the General Administration of Sport of China. Participants should browse the Athlete Zone on the China Anti-Doping Agency official website to learn about anti-doping and safe medication knowledge.(Learning link: https://chinada. cn/channels/player. html)
(XII) Competition Conduct and Discipline
1. Participants, referees and all staff must comply with the provisions regarding competition conduct and discipline in the “Sports Law of the People’s Republic of China”, the “Measures for the Administration of Competition Conduct and Discipline in Sports Events” issued by the General Administration of Sport of China, and the “Implementation Rules for the Administration of Competition Conduct and Discipline in National Athletics Events” and “Disciplinary Management Regulations for Road Running Events of the Chinese Athletics Association” issued by the Chinese Athletics Association.
2. Penalty Measures
The Organizing Committee will set up race video monitoring at the start, every 5-kilometer split timing point, the farthest turnaround point, and the finish. During the race, if any of the following issues arise or if any competition conduct and discipline violations covered by Article 10, Chapter IV of the “Implementation Rules for the Administration of Competition Conduct and Discipline in National Athletics Events” occur, staff and referees have the right to terminate the participant’s race, confiscate their bib number, and cancel their entry qualification. For the following violations, the event Organizing Committee will, based on competition rules and regulations and depending on the severity of the circumstances, impose penalties ranging from criticism and education, internal interviews, ordered self-examination, suspension of competition qualification, cancellation of competition qualification, cancellation of race results, public criticism, warnings, serious warnings, to restriction or prohibition from participating in this and/or subsequent events. Serious cases may be referred to the Chinese Athletics Association for additional penalties:
(1) Registering with false age or false identity, or having another person run in one’s place after registration;
(2) Deliberately concealing one’s medical history or physical condition to enter the race;
(3) Forging, altering, transferring, or selling bib numbers without authorization; forging certificates or using another person’s certificate to fraudulently collect race materials; or having another person run in one’s place;
(4) Failing to wear race attire and bib numbers as required;
(5) Multiple runners alternating in place of one another, or using another person’s timing chip; one participant carrying two or more timing chips;
(6) Starting in an order not in accordance with regulations;
(7) Starting at a time not in accordance with the starting gun regulations, or committing rule violations at the start;
(8) Not completing the full course on the designated route, including taking shortcuts, entering the course midway, or returning to the course after taking transportation;
(9) Violating regulations by boarding any vehicle on the course;
(10) Refusing to withdraw after the cutoff time expires, or returning to the course after withdrawing;
(11) Pushing, bumping, crowding, or tripping others during the race;
(12) Completing the race through non-autonomous means such as assistance or leveraging external force;
(13) Not completing the full course, but privately passing through the finish line and collecting finisher items;
(14) Repeatedly passing through the finish line to collect finisher items in violation of regulations;
(15) Failing to carry one’s own bib number through the finish line as required;
(16) Disobeying instructions from event staff;
(17) Insulting, fighting, causing disturbances, or disrupting race order during the event;
(18) Engaging in uncivilized behavior (such as relieving oneself in public, littering, smoking, etc.) ;
(19) Making inappropriate remarks about the event that cause adverse effects;
(20) Committing doping violations;
(21) Other conduct that violates sportsmanship, moral standards, or competition regulations.
Among these, participants who obtain entry qualifications through improper means (including but not limited to transfer, theft, or scalping), use non-event bib numbers, or commit other violations shall bear all consequences arising during the event. Once such violations are verified and confirmed by the Organizing Committee, offenders will be subject to a lifetime ban from this event; in cases of severe circumstances causing adverse social impact, the Organizing Committee will refer the matter to relevant authorities for legal liability.
(XIII) For other specific requirements and arrangements regarding the competition, please refer to the “Participant Guide” and related event announcements before the race.
(XIV) The event host, organizer and operator may use participants’ portraits and image materials during the event free of charge for non-commercial/commercial-related activities including event publicity, promotion and review.
IV. Entry Methods
(I) Age Requirement Participants must be aged 20 or above (born on or before January 1, 2006, inclusive).
Note: Participants aged 65 and above should strengthen self-assessment of their health condition, obtain consent from their direct relatives, and sign the “Entry Informed Consent Form” before collecting race materials.
(II) Health Requirements
1. All participants must submit a “Health and Safety Liability Commitment” and “Entry Declaration” signed by themselves before collecting race materials.
2. The marathon is a high-load, high-intensity, long-distance competitive sport and also a high-risk competitive event. Participants must confirm that they are in good physical condition and have a foundation in running training for completing a marathon. Before the race, participants should undergo a medical examination at a qualified formal medical institution, assess their physical condition in conjunction with the examination report, and confirm whether they can participate in this race. Those with the following diseases or conditions are not suitable to participate in this race:
(1) Patients with congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease;
(2) Patients with hypertension and cerebrovascular disease;
(3) Patients with myocarditis and other heart diseases;
(4) Patients with coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmia;
(5) Persons who experience moderate chest pain during mild activity and those with severe coronary artery disease (angina pectoris);
(6) Diabetic patients with excessively high or low blood sugar;
(7) Persons who have had a cold or abnormal body temperature within two weeks before race day;
(8) Persons who consumed large amounts of spirits or had insufficient sleep the night before the race;
(9) Pregnant women;
(10) Patients with other diseases unsuitable for exercise.
3. During the event, any personal injury or property loss caused by a participant’s personal health or own behavior shall be borne entirely by the individual.
4. The Organizing Committee recommends that all participants undergo a medical examination at a Grade II Class A hospital or above before the race. The examination should primarily include blood pressure, routine electrocardiogram (ECG), 24-hour Holter monitoring or exercise stress test (any one of the three is acceptable). If blood pressure is excessively high or the ECG shows obvious abnormalities (such as significant bradycardia), an echocardiogram should be added. ECG and echocardiogram cannot replace each other. Participants should conduct self-assessment in conjunction with their examination report and confirm that their physical condition is suitable for long-distance running before registering.
(III) Performance Requirement
Applicants must submit either one full marathon finishing certificate or two half-marathon finishing certificates obtained within the 24 months prior to the registration deadline. Certificates from online races are accepted; sports trajectory screenshots are not valid proof.
(IV) Qualification Requirements for the University Challenge and Haidian High-Tech Enterprise Challenge
This event features the University Challenge and Haidian High-Tech Enterprise Challenge. Registered participants must meet the relevant requirements set forth in the Competition Regulations and will participate in the lottery/waiting list together with all other applicants to determine final entry qualification. For specific competition rules, please refer to the attachment.
(V) Registration Plan
1. Registration Period: 16: 00 on July 15, 2026 to 24: 00 on August 8, 2026. This event adopts a “register first, lottery draw second, pay upon selection” mechanism. Once the number of applicants exceeds the quota, entry places will be allocated by lottery. Participants pay after being selected; selected places are for personal use only and strictly prohibited from transfer.
2. Registration Channels: Haidian Marathon official website, WeChat official account “Haidian Marathon, ” official mini-program “Haidian Marathon, ” (海淀马拉松) and partner registration platforms including “Keep” and “Shuzi Xindong” (数字心动).
3. Registration Fee: RMB 200/person
4. Registration Process: Log in to the official website or registration platform, click on event registration—register or log in to your account—fill in registration information—read and agree to event-related documents—complete the corresponding registration process—lottery draw—obtain entry place/waiting list qualification—pay registration fee.
Note: Registration must use your real-name account (mobile number/email). Please do not cancel your registration account during the event cycle to avoid affecting information inquiry, fee payment and other operations.
5. Guaranteed Entry Slots
(1) This edition sets 1,000 guaranteed time-qualified slots. Athletes whose registered times meet the qualifying standards for their respective age groups will secure guaranteed entry. Age groups are determined by subtracting the year of birth from 2026(the year of the race).
(2) If the total number of qualified guaranteed entry applicants does not exceed 1,000, all qualified applicants will obtain guaranteed entry.
(3) If the total number of qualified guaranteed entry applicants exceeds 1,000, the actual number of guaranteed entries for each age group will be calculated based on the percentage of qualified applicants in that age group multiplied by 1,000(for example: if the number of qualified applicants aged 34 and below is 1,000, and the total number of qualified applicants across all age groups is 5,000, this indicates that the guaranteed entry quota for the 34-and-below age group accounts for 20%, meaning 200 guaranteed slots for that age group). Athletes will then be ranked within each age group by their personal best net marathon finishing time at Chinese Athletics Association-certified “Category A” events (held between July 15, 2024 and July 15, 2026) that can be queried on the “China Marathon” website. Those ranking within the actual guaranteed entry quota for their age group will secure guaranteed entry.
Special Note: Athletes who are unable to prove they have met the qualifying standards through the above method may, after registration and before August 8, 2026, submit marathon finishing certificates from World Athletics Label events or AIMS-certified events (held between July 15, 2024 and July 15, 2026) to the customer service email: haidianmarathon@163. com. Once the time is verified as accurate, it may be used as a valid performance record.
6. Lottery Results
The lottery results are scheduled for release in late August 2026. The draw will simultaneously confirm the list of selected runners and the waiting-list order for those not selected. Applicants may log in to the official event website to check results after they are announced.
Selected participants and those with guaranteed entry must complete payment within 72 hours after the lottery results are announced. Failure to pay within the deadline will be deemed as automatic forfeiture of entry qualification.
7. Waiting List and Withdrawal Mechanism
(1) Waiting List Mechanism: Applicants who were not selected and wish to join the waiting list must pay the registration fee within 72 hours after the lottery results are announced. Otherwise, they will be deemed to have automatically forfeited their waiting list opportunity, and their waiting list number will not be retained. When a participant who has already obtained an entry place withdraws, creating a vacancy, places will be filled in order according to the waiting list.
(2) Refund Rules: Participants who have paid and obtained a place and choose to withdraw must apply to withdraw within 72 hours after the lottery results are announced. The Organizing Committee will complete the full refund process within 7 working days after receiving the withdrawal application. Withdrawal is not permitted and registration fees are non-refundable after 72 hours from the announcement of lottery results. Applicants who were not selected or are on the waiting list and apply for a refund before obtaining a formal place will receive a full refund of the registration fee. For those who do not successfully obtain a place from the waiting list, the Organizing Committee will arrange a refund within one week.
(3) If the event is postponed or cancelled, the Organizing Committee will establish a dedicated full-refund withdrawal window for all participants.
(VI) Race Kit Collection
1. After obtaining entry qualification, the Organizing Committee will notify participants to check their race numbers.
2. Participants who have obtained entry qualification must present the original valid identification document used during registration (second-generation resident ID card/passport/Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents/Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents) to collect race materials before the race. Race materials are for personal collection only; proxy collection is not accepted. For specific collection methods, procedures and related information, please refer to the “Kit Collection Notice” published on the official event platform before the race. No on-site kit collection will be available on race day; please arrange your schedule accordingly.
3. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to withhold race materials from participants who do not meet entry qualifications or have provided false registration information, and registration fees will not be refunded.
4. Participants who are unable to compete due to unforeseen circumstances may apply for race kit mailing service within one week after the event concludes. Bib numbers, timing chips, finisher bags and finisher medals will not be mailed. All mailing costs shall be borne by the participant.
V. Placement Awards and Prize Structure
(I) Placement Awards The top six male and female finishers will be determined by gun time and awarded as shown in the table below (RMB, unit: yuan). The top three male and female winners will participate in the awards ceremony, where each will receive a trophy and a medal.
(II) Course Record Bonus (based on gun time)
1. Men’s Marathon: Finishing under 2: 18: 22(excluding 2: 18: 22) and placing first, bonus of RMB 10,000;
2. Women’s Marathon: Finishing under 2: 36: 25(excluding 2: 36: 25) and placing first, bonus of RMB 10,000.
(III) Related Regulations
1. The course record bonus may be collected concurrently with placement awards.
2. All event prizes are subject to 20% individual income tax withholding and remittance by the Organizing Committee.
3. Prizes will not be distributed on race day. After all winning results and placements are published on the official event website for 10 days, and provided there are no complaints or reports (except for athletes undergoing doping control), prizes will be transferred based on the account information collected from winners. If doping issues are found or complaints and reports are verified to reveal violations, the winner’s results, placement and prize will be cancelled, with no placement advancement. Winning participants must provide the Organizing Committee with bank account information (including but not limited to name, ID number, bank card number, and bank branch information) to collect event prizes. All event prizes are subject to 20% individual income tax withholding and remittance by the Organizing Committee. The prize collection validity period is 30 days from the official publication of the winners list.
4. Participants who finish within the cutoff time may collect finisher items and finisher medals with their bib numbers, and may log in to the official website to check and download their results certificates 24 hours after the race. Certificates include split times, gun time, and net timing. If any timing point record is missing, the participant will not be ranked.
5. Winning participants’ racing shoes must comply with World Athletics regulations on road running event shoes, and racing attire must comply with World Athletics regulations on clothing advertising. Violations will result in cancellation of race results.
VI. Medical Assistance
1. The Organizing Committee will establish fixed medical stations at every 2.5-kilometer point along the course and at the start/finish. Participants who experience physical discomfort or emergency conditions may proceed to the nearest medical station for treatment.
2. The Organizing Committee will provide mobile AED medical rescue services along the course.
3. The Organizing Committee will deploy first aid volunteers every 100 meters along the course to assist with medical rescue and maintain race order. Participants may seek help from on-site first aid volunteers at any time.
4. During the event, if a participant loses consciousness, they automatically authorize the Organizing Committee’s medical personnel and first aid volunteers to take all measures for emergency treatment, including but not limited to CPR, AED defibrillation, and rapid transport by vehicle. All medical expenses and legal liabilities arising therefrom shall be borne by the participant. The rescuing medical personnel, volunteers and Organizing Committee staff shall not bear relevant legal and economic liability.
5. During the race, medical station and ambulance medical personnel and first aid team members have the authority to assess a participant’s condition and terminate their continued participation. Participants must strictly comply with on-site medical personnel’s disposition arrangements; those who refuse to comply and forcibly continue racing shall bear all consequences.
VII. Insurance
The Organizing Committee will purchase personal accident insurance for all participants and staff during the event (specific insurance types and coverage amounts are subject to the final policy). Participants who provide incomplete, false or incorrect registration information resulting in inability to obtain insurance or process claims shall bear relevant liability. Violators such as substitute runners, those using others’ bib numbers, and those scalping entry qualifications are not covered by event insurance.
Special Notes:
1. If a participant experiences physical discomfort or develops related diseases or symptoms during the event due to their own reasons (including but not limited to pre-existing chronic conditions, hidden diseases, or insufficient physical capacity), and the insurance company ultimately determines that the case is not within the scope of coverage, all legal liabilities and consequences arising therefrom (including but not limited to medical treatment costs, lost income, disability compensation, and death compensation) shall be borne entirely by the participant, with no liability on the part of the Organizing Committee. Participants are advised to carefully assess their physical condition before registering.
2. The Organizing Committee provides free, on-site, first-aid medical treatment during the event. Ordinary outpatient expenses incurred by participants during subsequent hospital treatment shall be settled between the participant and the hospital, after which the participant may apply for claims from the insurance company or negotiate directly with the insurance company. The Organizing Committee can provide necessary assistance with documentation and information.
3. Insurance terms will be published before the race. Please log in to the official event website to view them.
VIII. Technical Delegate, Technical Officials and Referees
The technical delegate, technical officials and referees will be appointed by the Chinese Athletics Association, Beijing Athletics Association, and Beijing Haidian District Bureau of Sports.
IX. Event Cancellation Mechanism
In the event of natural disasters, accidents, public health incidents, social security incidents, or other circumstances that may render the event no longer feasible, the Organizing Committee may, based on on-site conditions, make decisions to adjust the course, postpone the event, terminate the event early, or cancel the event, in order to ensure the personal safety of all personnel. All participants must unconditionally comply with the unified arrangements of the Organizing Committee.
X. Organizing Committee Contact Information
Contact Phone: 18600742195, 18600942195
Working Hours: 09: 00–12: 00, 13: 00–18: 00; closed on public holidays and weekends
Official Website: www. haidian-marathon. com
Official Email: haidianmarathon@163. com
WeChat Official Account: Haidian Marathon
Official Mini-Program: Haidian Marathon (海淀马拉松)
XI. Matters not covered in these regulations are subject to Chinese Athletics Association rules. The right of interpretation of these regulations belongs to the Haidian Marathon Organizing Committee. Matters not covered will be notified separately.
Haidian Marathon Organizing Committee
July 16, 2026
