Race Info

Date: Sunday, May 19th, 2019

Location: Ming Tombs Reservoir, Changping District, Beijing

Race Starts:

• Half Marathon @ 8 AM
• 10K @ 9 AM
• 5K @ 9:30 AM

Cut Off Time:

• Half Marathon 3.5 Hours
• 10K 2 Hours
• 5K 1 Hour

Registration Fee:

• Half Marathon ￥268
• 10K ￥238
• 5K ￥198

Registration End: May 15th, 2019 at 12 PM OR till sold out

Please note: If you didn’t enter the Start Chute before start corral closes, you will have to stay at the back of all athletes. If you missed your race start time by 10 minutes or more, you will not be allowed to start and no registration fee will be refunded.

Medical Station:

There will be multiple Medical Stations and ambulances along the course, please refer to the signage on course. If you are not feeling well on race day, please slow down and ask for help.

Sweep Vehicle:

Race course will open to traffic after the cut off time. If you miss the cut off, your race will be finished. It is required for runners who missed the cut off to be picked up by the sweep vehicle and transport back to the main venue. Please follow the instructions from race staff and volunteers.

Finish Line:

All runners, regardless the distance, will receive a finisher medal after crossing the finish line within the cut off time.

Please note: No family or friends are allowed in the finish chute and the finish area.

Post Race Recovery Area:

Recovery Area is located outside of the Finish Chute.

Registration Info

Registration Includes:

• Race Entry
• T-shirt
• Draw String Bag - For Race Morning Bag Drop
• Race Bib With Timing Chip Attached
• On Course Support
• Race Day Runner's Insurance

￥188 SUPER BEAT UPGRADE AVAILABLE! (Limited amount, first come first served)

Items include:

• Premium Running Waistpack
• Finish Line Catering
• Finisher Medal Engraving

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How to purchase?

You can select the SUPER BEAT UPGRADE on the regstration form.

Transfer:

Race registration is non-transferable. It is strictly prohibited to run with another peron's bib number. It will result in immediate disqualification. No registration fee will be refunded.

Refund:

Race registration is non-refundable.

Course Map

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Course Map is posted on Jan.4, 2019 and is subject to change.

Competition Rules

Race Start:

• Half Marathon start chute will be marked in sections with different estimated finish time. Runners are encouraged to place themselves based on their estimated finish time (3 Hours 30 minutes). Fast runners will be closer to the start line while beginners will be at the back. 
• 10KM/5KM race will follow a self-seeded start. Faster runners please come forward and beginners will stay at the back.

Regulations:

• Run To The Beat will follow the latest track-and-field competition rules approved by the CAA and the competition rules of Run To The Beat Beijing 2018.
• Participants must follow instructions as given from all event officials including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, security officers and city officials throughout the duration of the event.
• All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner during their participation in the event. Avoid the use of abusive language.
• Practice good sportsmanship at all times.
• Be responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others.

Timing Chip:

• The timing chip is glued to the back of your bib. Please do not fold your bib.
• Please do not remove the protective cover on the timing chip.
• Runners must cross on top of the timing mats that are placed on course in order to be properly recorded.
• There are multiple timing locations on course for each distance. Athletes must cross all timing locations that are set up for their distance. If any timing location record is missing, the result will be considered as “Did Not Finish” (DNF).

Race Results:

• Unofficial race day results will be available at the timing tent at the Festival Area. Official results will be posted on race website within 24 hours post-race.
• Race Certification will also be available for download on race website within 24 hours post-race.

Violating Event Rules:

The following conduct will result immediate disqualification.

• Providing fake identity and/or fake age information to register for the race.
• Forging race bib or running with other’s bib.
• Giving race bib to another runner.
• Not wearing the race bib and the timing chip in accordance with the regulations.
• Racing with two or more race bibs and timing chips.
• Starting at the incorrect time, with the incorrect category, or from an incorrect Start Area.
• Not following the race start signals.
• Not following the race course; cutting the course.
• Using wheeled devices, including cars, bicycles, skateboards, as well as running with baby joggers, baby strollers, etc.
• Carrying or using selfie stick or carrying other items that may cause danger to other participants.
• Pushing, tripping, hitting other people or otherwise engaging in foul and unsportsmanlike behavior.
• Not following in the finish lines rules, for example passing through the finish line multiple times, collecting multiple finisher medals and other supplies.
• Bringing spectators into the finish chute.
• Not following instructions from event officials and disrupting the race.

Other unsportsmanlike conducts will be handled in accordance with the relevant race regulations.

Awards

Awards Ceremony will be held at the Main Stage. The following category winners will be invited to the stage to receive a trophy.

Half Marathon / 10K / 5K

1st Place Male and Female

2nd Place Male and Female

3rd Place Male and Female

Awards result will be based on the Gun Time. Please check your race result at the Result Tent. If you have placed for awards, please gather in front of the Main Stage 10 minutes before the awards ceremony.

Getting There

Transporation Details May Be Updated Mommentarily Before The Race.

Start/Finish/Festival Area Location:

• Previous Jiu Long Park Main Square (原九龙游乐园中心广场)
• Baidu search: 铁人三项赛场

There are following ways you can choose to get to the race venue on event day:

Take the Round Trip City Shuttle (Shuttle tickets purchase are required in advance during registration)

• In City Pick Up & Drop Off Location: Bei Tu Cheng Subway Station (北土城地铁站)
• Race Venue Pick Up & Drop Off Location: Close to Chao Feng An Bus Station (近朝凤庵公交站) (It is about 10 minutes walk to the race venue entrance)
• Round Trip Shuttle Ticket Price: RMB 45 / person (Can buy extra for family and friends)

*Exact shuttle schedule will be posted soon.

By Subway:

Option A: Subway → Bus

Step 1: Subway: Changping Line – Changping Dong Guan Station (昌平东关站). Then change to bus.

The first train from Xi Er Qi Station is at 5:50 AM. It will take about 30 minutes from Xi Er Qi Station to Changping Dong Guan Station.

The first train from Zhu Xin Zhuang Station is at 5:40 AM. It will take about 20 minutes from Zhu Xin Zhuang Station to Changping Dong Guan Station.

It is highly recommended to take the first train in order to avoid potential traffic jam during the bus ride and arrive to race venue on time.

Step 2: Buses: No. 643, 884, 922, 962, 昌1路, 昌2路, 昌68路, 昌70路. Get off at Chao Feng An Cun Station (朝凤庵村) Station (About 10 minutes bus ride).

Step 3: Then the race venue will be 10-minute walk from the bus station.

Option B: Subway → Race Shuttle

Step 1: Subway: Changping Line –Bei Shao Wa Station (北邵洼站). Then change to race shuttle.

The first train from Xi Er Qi Station at 5:50 AM. It will take about 28 minutes from Xi Er Qi Station to Bei Shao Wa Station.

The first train from Zhu Xin Zhuang Station is at 5:40 AM. It will take about 18 minutes from Zhu Xin Zhuang Station to Bei Shao Wa Station.

It is highly recommended to take the first train in order to avoid potential traffic jam during the bus ride and arrive to race venue on time.

Step 2: Take race shuttle bus outside of the subway station. It will drop you off at the Security Check, outside of the race venue. Shuttle departs every 10 minutes approximately. It will be a 15 minute shuttle ride from the subway to race venue entrance. Please show your race bib and wristband before getting on the shuttle.

*Both options may be affected by race traffic control and tourists rush hour on race morning. It is highly recommended to take the first train in the morning.

By Car:

If you plan to drive to the venue, you must park at the temporary race parking structure located at the intersection of Nan Feng Road and Chang Cui Road (GPS search words:昌崔路与南丰路交叉口), then take the race shuttle as mentioned above, in “Option B – Step 2”. There is NO public parking available around the race venue. Please show your race bib and wristband before getting on the shuttle.