2025 Changsha Marathon Registration Notes
I. Event Info
Date: October 26, 2025 (Sunday), 07:00
Location: Changsha City
Events:
- Marathon (42.195 km)
- Half Marathon (21.0975 km)
- Fun Run (~5 km)
II. Eligibility
(A) Age Limits
Event |
Age Requirement |
ID Documents Required |
Marathon |
20+ (born ≤ Oct 26, 2005) |
ID card/Passport/Home Return Permit |
Half Marathon |
16+ (born ≤ Oct 26, 2009) |
|
Fun Run (Individual) |
16+ (born ≤ Oct 26, 2009) |
|
Fun Run (Family) |
No limit (≥1 adult) |
|
Notes:
- Minors (<18): Guardian-signed waiver required
- Ages 65+ (born ≤ Oct 26, 1960): Family consent + self-assessment
(B) Health Requirements
(Identical to Risk Notice Section I)
(C) Participant Quotas
- Marathon Elite: ~20
- Marathon General: 15,000
- Half Marathon General: 16,000
- Fun Run: 4,000
III. Registration Info
(A) Methods
- General: Official website/mini-program, Changsha Bank APP/WeChat, "Digital Heartbeat" or "Mararun" APP
- Elites: Invitation only per World Athletics/CAA rules
(B) Process
Platform → Register → Select event → Answer questions → Agree to documents → Submit info → Pay → Wait for draw
(C) Timeline
Phase |
Date/Time |
Pre-registration |
Jul 31 10:00 - Aug 6 17:00 |
Draw Result Release |
Aug 27 10:00 |
Bib Number Announcement |
Sep 30 10:00 |
(D) Waitlist Mechanism
- Opt-in during registration
- Waitlisted if initial draw unsuccessful
- Refunds within 10 workdays if not selected
- Waitlist results notified separately
(E) Guaranteed Entries
(Identical to Competition Regulations Section XII.4)
(F) Fees
Event |
Chinese (RMB) |
Foreign (RMB) |
Marathon |
200 |
430 |
Half Marathon |
180 |
400 |
Fun Run (Individual) |
80 |
220 |
Fun Run (Family) |
80 |
220 |
Charity Run |
1600 |
- |
Notes:
- No refunds for successful registrants
- No event changes post-registration
(G) Kit Collection
- Pre-book timeslot via official channels
- In-person pickup only with valid ID
- Wristband applied by volunteer; removal = disqualification
- Kits denied for ineligible/fraudulent applicants
IV. Important Notes
- Provide accurate personal information
- Commercial advertising prohibited on course
- Violators subject to disqualification
V. Insurance
(Identical to Competition Regulations Section XV)
VI. Contact
Address: 16F, Changcheng Wanyuehui, 349 Wanbao Ave, Furong District, Changsha
Tel: 400-8516-999
Website: www.marathonchangsha.com
Email: csmarathon@126.com