Guilin Bank· Guilin Marathon Registration Guidelines

1.Competition Information

1.1 RACE DATE & LOCATION

Race Date：8:00AM, Sunday, November 16th, 2025

Location：Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

1.2 EVENT AND FIELD SIZE

Field size: 35,000 participants

42. Marathon (42.195KM): 11,000 participants
43. Half marathon (21.0975 KM): 12,000 participants
44. Fun Run (approx. 5KM)
45. Registration Eligibility

2.1 Age Requirements

1. For Marathon, participants shall be at least 20 years old on the day before the race (born before December 31st, 2005).
2. For Half Marathon, participants shall be at least 16 years old on the day before the race (born before December 31st, 2009).
3. For Fun Run, no age limit. Participants shall be at least 5 years old on the day before the race (born before December 31st, 2020).

NOTES:

1. a) Participants below 18 years old, born after January 1st, 2008 (include) shall show the Competition Declaration signed by their guardians or legal representatives.
2. b) Participants over 65 years old (include) shall show the Competition Declaration signed by their guardians or legal representatives.
3. c) Participants under 13 years old, born after January 1st, 2013(include) shall run accompanied by teachers or parents.

2.2 Health Requirements

1. Marathon is an athletic sport with high load, great strength and long distances. It is also a high-risk athletic sport which has high physical demands on participants. Participants shall be in healthy condition, have experience in running and have completed training with distance over half-marathon. Anyone who has any of the following conditions is not recommended to participate:

• Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (including hypertension), congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes, chronic liver, kidney disease, tumorand other basic diseases.
• Maintenance dialysis patients.
• Deficiency of immune function.
• Coronary artery disease and serious arrhythmia.
• Diabetes with too high or too low blood sugar.
• Moderate chest pain when doing light activity and severe coronary artery disease (angina) ;
• Diabetes with too high or too low blood sugar.
• Caught a cold in two weeks prior to the race.
• Heavy drinking or insufficient sleep the night before the race.
• Pregnancy.
• Other diseases that are not suitable for doing sports.

1. Marathon is a sport that constantly challenges one's own limits and involves certain risks. Improper exercise may cause varying degrees of physical injury or even life-threatening injuries. All participants shall be liable for personal injury and property loss caused by personal health conditions or other personal reasons during the event. Before the entry, participants are advised to have physical check-up (including electrocardiographic examination) at qualified medical institutions and make a self-evaluation to confirm if the physical condition is suitable for the event of their choice.

2.3 Registration Methods and Eligibility

1. If the number of applicants for any race category exceeds the quota, participant eligibility will be determined by lottery. Elite athletes invited by the Organizing Committee and professional athletes registered with the Chinese Athletics Association are exempt from this rule.
2. Participants registering for the marathon or half marathon must upload a valid road race finisher certificate (dated January 1st, 2023, or later) for a race of half marathon distance or longer.
3. Athletes currently listed in the Anti-Doping Registered Testing Pool (RTP) or Testing Pool (TP) of the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) must register through the "Elite Channel." General participants are not permitted to use this channel.
4. Retired athletes seeking to return to competition must submit a reinstatement application in accordance with the Chinese Athletics Association’s regulations. Violations will result in disqualification of results and forfeiture of race-related benefits by the Organizing Committee.
5. Athletes ineligible to register include: Those currently suspended by World Athletics, the Chinese Athletics Association, or the Guilin Marathon Organizing Committee.
6. Registration Information

3.1 Registration Period

1. Registration Window:

14:00, 4th Jun - 18:00, 10th Sep 2025 (UTC+8)

1. Lottery Result Announcement Date:

September 23rd, 2025

3.2 Registration Fee

Entries	Fee(RMB)	PayPal（USD）
Marathon	200rmb/person	USD 60/person
Half-Marathon	150rmb/person	USD 50/person
Fun Run	80rmb/person	USD 30/person

3.3 Registration channels

1. Official Registration Channels via Official APP "First Track"

Open the "First Track" APP → Select "Events" → Tap "Offline Races" → Choose "Guilin Marathon"

1. WeChat Registration

Follow official WeChat accounts: "Guilin Marathon" or "First Track"→ Click "Race Registration" in the menu

1. Registration Process

Carefully read the Competition Rules, Registration Guidelines, and Participation Risks. Select appropriate registration channel and event category based on personal qualifications. Accurately fill in personal information and upload required eligibility documents. Read and digitally sign the Participant Waiver. Complete payment to submit application (Pending staff review). Approved applications: confirmed as pre-registration, rejected applications: full refund within 7 working days post-lottery announcement.

1. Lottery Notification

Results delivered via SMS (Organizers not responsible for missed notifications due to incorrect phone numbers)

Verify status proactively via:

✓ "First Track" APP

✓ WeChat accounts: "First Track" / "Guilin Marathon"

3.4 Race Refund Service:

1. Race Refund:

(1) Runners who have submitted registration information and payment can apply for refund service on their own on the order page within the period of refund and change service.

(2) Withdrawal and Refund

Within 24 hours of payment:

✓ No fees charged for withdrawals

✓ Full refund processed within 1 working day via original payment method

After 24 hours of payment:

✓ Service fee: RMB 20 per withdrawal

✓ Remaining balance refunded within 1 working day

1. Event Change Procedure

(1) Participants who need to change their event should withdraw from original event and receive refund (subject to above policy) prior to the modification deadline, then re-register for new event category.

(2) Upgrading to longer distance:

✓ Must meet the new category's eligibility requirements

✓ Requires re-approval by race organizers

1. For successfully selected athletes, voluntary withdrawals with partial refunds (80% of entry fee) can be processed through the registration page before 18:00 on September 18th, with refunds issued within 2 working days via the original payment channel. No withdrawals or refunds will be accepted after the September 18th deadline.
2. The registration fee for those who fail to pass the qualification audit and those who do not win the lottery will be returned in full in the same way within 7 working days after the announcement of the ballot results.
3. Qualified Entrants (Direct Entry)

Athletes who meet the registration requirements for their chosen event category and fulfill any one of the following conditions may gain direct entry to Guilin Bank·2025 Guilin Marathon:

4.1 Guilin Bank·2025 Guilin Half Marathon Qualifiers

Participants of Guilin Bank·2025 Guilin Half Marathon who qualify for direct marathon entry as per event regulations (non-transferable).

4.2 Charity Entrants

300 charity slots available (first-come, first-served). Charity registration opens concurrently with general registration. No lottery required; entry confirmed upon donation. Non-refundable once confirmed.

4.3 Performance-Based Qualifiers

1. Applicable to: Marathon & half marathon applicants only
2. Eligible Races:

A1-certified events (per China Marathon database) which held between 1st Jan 2023 – 31st Aug 2025

1. Time Standards:

Marathon: ≤3:00 (M) / ≤3:20 (F)

Half Marathon: ≤1:25 (M) / ≤1:35 (F)

Note: Times must correspond to registered event

1. Verification: No manual upload required, committee will batch-verify via China Marathon platform post-registration.

4.4 Elite Athletes

Invited per World Athletics Elite Label Road Race standards.

4.5 Special Invitees

Including: Pacers, Sponsor representatives, Partner media personnel

4.6 General Rules

Direct entry benefits are non-transferable, all entrants must pass review and meet category-specific requirements.

5. Competition Materials Collection

5.1 Competition Materials Collection Period

10:00-18:00 November 13rd, 2025

10:00-20:00 November 14th, 2025

10:00-21:00 November 15th, 2025

5.2 Competition Materials Collection Location

Please stay tuned to the official Guilin Marathon WeChat account for the upcoming "Competition Materials Collection Guidelines" announcement.

5.3 Competition Materials Collection Credentials

1. Adult Athletes

Competition materials (including but not limited to bibs, timing chips, and participant shirts) must be collected in person. Athletes must present the original valid ID document used during registration.

Mismatched IDs: The Organizing Committee reserves the right to withhold materials.

1. Minors (Under 18 Years Old)

Collection must be completed by a parent/legal guardian.

Required documents:

✓ Guardian’s original ID

✓ Minor’s original ID or household register

✓ Signed Minor Collection Authorization Form

Missing documents will result in denied collection.

5.4 Collection Guidelines

1. No race-day pickup, materials must be collected during designated times at the official venue.
2. Apparel sizes will be distributed as per registration details (no size exchanges).
3. No proxy collection or mailing services are available.
4. Key Notices

6.1 Information Accuracy: Falsified data will lead to disqualification.

6.2 Sponsorship Protection: Only official sponsor branding is permitted on course. Prohibited items include flags, banners, balloons, or any unauthorized promotional materials.

6.3 Emergency Contact: Recommended relations: parent, spouse, child, or sibling.

6.4 Fraud Prevention:

Violations (e.g., bib swapping, banditing, counterfeit bibs) will incur:

✓ Event penalties per Competition Rules

✓ Potential CAA sanctions

✓ Legal action for significant damages

6.5 Family Fun Run Registration

Children under 13 must race with a parent. Submit joint applications under one account to ensure matching lottery results.

6.6 Insurance Acknowledgement

All adult participants (and parents of minors) consent to:

✓ Personal accident insurance

✓ Emergency medical coverage

✓ Acute illness insurance

7. CONTACT INFORMATION

7.1 Customer Service Contact: Please scan the QR Code for Consultation

7.2 Official Website: http://www.guilin-marathon.cn 

7.3 Official WeChat Account: Guilin Marathon

7.4 Official Email: glmarathon@sport-china.cn 

8. Please acknowledge further notices for unmentioned matters.
9. The Organizing Committee ofGuilinMarathon reserves the right to interpret these Regulations.