Great Wall of China Marathon

• Date: May 17, 2008
• Address: , Tianjin Province, Get directions
• Country: China
• Race type: Run (Marathon)
• Distances: Run (26.20 miles)
• Organization:
• Website: http://www.great-wall-marathon.com/
• Contact email:
• Description: Physically, The Great Wall Marathon® course can be divided into two sections.
  - The first section which covers approximately 9 kilometres takes the runners up to, across and down the Great Wall of China. This part of the course is marked by steep ascents and descents of up to 10% and consists of thousands of steps. Runners are advised to run slowly going up and down the mountain, as well as to walk when passing the steepest parts of the Great Wall.
  Full marathoners will complete this section of the course twice, whereas half marathoners will only pass it once.
  - The second section of the course, which takes the runners through picturesque villages and rice fields, is done on flat asphalt and gravel roads. All roads are in good condition and do not require special footwear. Full marathoners should be aware for a long ascent when going towards the turning point (letter L on the course map). This ascent may seem easy compared to the road leading to the Great Wall section, but after running approximately 21 kilometres it may come as an unpleasant surprise.
  
  
• Members who are scheduled to race: Iron MaYden