I. Technical certification

Chinese Athletics Association

II. Host

Sports Bureau of Chongqing

People's Government of Nan'an District, Chongqing City 

People's Government of Ba’nan District, Chongqing City

III. Organizer

IV. Nan’an Sports Development Center

Commission of Culture and Tourism (Sports Bureau) of Nan’an District

Sports Bureau of Ba’nan District

V. Co-organizer

Chongqing Broadcasting Group

VI. Operator

Chongqing Chongma Sports Development Co., Ltd

VII. Race Date and Place

a) Date: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 24th, 2024

b) Place: Nanbin Road and Babin Road, Chongqing

VIII. Event Capacity

Marathon(42.195km): 15,000 people

Mini Run(5km): 15,000 people

IX. Race Course

Marathon(42.195km)

Chongqing Nanbin Park(The Start)-Chaotianmen Bridge(Retracing Point)-Chongqing Nanbin Park-Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge-Caiyuanba Bridge-Egongyan Bridge-Intersection of Nanbin Rd, Danlong Rd and Lanhua Rd-Lijiatuo Yangtze Bridge- Intersection at Ronghui Jiangshan(Retracing Point)- Lijiatuo Yangtze Bridge-intersection of Nanbin Rd, Danlong Rd and Lanhua Rd-Egongyan Bridge-Caiyuanba Bridge-Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge-Chongqing Nanbin Park(The Finish)

Mini Run(5km)

Chongqing Nanbin Park- Chaotianmen Bridge

X. Rule of Competition

a) This competition will follow the latest rules and regulations approved by Chinese Athletic Association.

b) Roll call

i. Top athletes recognized by the organizing committee are responsible for arriving at the start corral assigned to them 30 minutes prior to the race. 

ii. General runners must arrive the designated corral 60 minutes prior to the race.

iii. Later corral runners are NOT allowed to move to a faster corral. The organizing committee will set up the roll-call mat in front of each corral. Runners MUST pass the roll-call mat of his/her corral and then timing mat of starting point. Failing to do so may result in disqualification.

c) Start Corrals: Participants are responsible for arriving at the start corrals assigned to them.

d) Start Waves: The race will start in separate waves. Further instructions will be given according to applications.

e) Closing time

In the interest of safety, and to allow streets to reopen as scheduled, race courses will remain open to all participants, per the posted course closing time on the individual race page. Participants who are not able to complete the course prior to closing time should move to the sidewalks，board the sweep bus or take public transportation to the finish area, but may not cross the finish line. Closing time is subject to the gun time. See the following chart for details:

Remark: The organizing committee has the right to interrupt the event for any emergency. Runners MUST follow the instruction of the official personnel.

f) Timing

i. Runners’ official (net) finish time is recorded by the timing system from when he/she crosses the starting line to when he/she crosses the finish line.

ii. The official participant bib, which displays the race number, must be always fully visible and worn on the front of your torso on your outermost garment. To ensure an accurate time, do not fold, wrinkle, damage or remove the bib. Participants who run the race without their bib properly attached and displayed may not have their finish time recorded and may not be listed in the results.

iii. Participants with missing or irregular split times at official timing checkpoints which are set up at start and finish line, every 5 km, the 21.0975km, and turning points will be reviewed and may be disqualified.

g) Bag Check

i. The 2024 Chongqing Marathon will offer Marathon runners the opportunity to check a bag of their belongings at the start of the race before 7:10 and retrieve the bag before 14:30 on race day. After that time, bag-check runners can retrieve their bags at the place designated by the organizing committee within 5 working days after the race, otherwise all unclaimed bags will be disposed by the organizing committee. Those items listed below are prohibited to check in the bag and the bag’s owner will take full responsibility for any damage, loss and accidents.

1. Valuables (mobile phones, certificates, cash, watches, keys, other electronic products)

2. Fragile goods

3. Inflammables and explosives 

4. Other prohibited items

h) Fluids, Food, and Amenities

i) Medical Aid

i. Medical aid stations are located at the start, every 2.5km starting at kilometer 5 and the finish.

ii. The medical team is equipped with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in ambulances along the course.

iii. If the runners experience any feelings or symptoms that seem very different than you expect, seek the attention of our medical staff and volunteers at the start, along the course, or at the finish.

iv. The runners MUST stop from the race if the medical staffs evaluate them. All the consequences and responsibilities arising from insisting on participating will be borne by the runner himself/herself. 

j) Toilets, cooling facilities and environmental protection

i. Toilets are located at the start, 3km and every 2.5km starting at kilometer 5 and the finish.

ii. Cooling facilities set up along the race and at the finish area.

iii. Runners are NOT allowed to urinate in public and MUST throw the garbage into the trash cans or designated place.

k) Doping control will be conducted in accordance with regulations.

l) Participants who finish the race within the cut-off time, please log in to the official website or Wechat after the race to check your results, download or print your certificate.

m) For other specific requirements and arrangements for the competition, please refer to the “Official Manual “.

XI. Registration

a) Age Requirement

i. All marathon contestants shall be at least 20 years old (born before Dec 31, 2004)

ii. Minors under the age of 16 must sign the Statement of Contestant by their guardian or legal representative to register for the competition, and minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by the guardian.

b) Physical requirement

Marathon is not only a high-intensity and long-distance competitive sport, but also a high-risk competitive event. It has high requirements for the physical condition of the contestants. The contestants should be healthy and have the basis for long-term running exercise. Participants can choose one of marathon or mini run according to their physical condition and ability.

Anyone who has any of the following diseases is prohibited to participate in the race:

1. Congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease.

2. Hypertension and cerebrovascular disease.

3. Myocarditis and other heart diseases.

4. Coronary artery disease and server irregular heartbeat.

5. Diabetes.

6. Having cold symptoms 30 days prior to the race.

7. Drinking lots of hard alcohol or lack of sleep the night before the race.

8. Pregnant.

9. Other diseases not suitable for sports.

c) Other Requirement

The organizing committee will make dynamic adjustments to the event based on competition organization needs (including but not limited to event time, scale, registration requirements, participation requirements, etc)

d) Registration Fee

e) Race Packet Pick-up: please refer to the " Pick-up Instructions" published on the official website or WeChat of the event.

XII. Award

a) Ranking Prize

i. Event Prize （by gun time）

1. Top 8 male and female athletes win the prize (USD)

2. Chinese athletes will receive the equivalent value of RMB for their prizes, which will be converted at the mid-rate of the foreign exchange rate of RMB on the day of the race. 

3. The reward standard is as below:

ii. Special awards for Chinese Athlets(by net time)

1. Top 8 male and female Chinese athletes win the prize 

2. The reward standard is as below:

iii. Chongqing Local Resident Award (by net time)

1. Only awarded to athletes whose residential address on identity card is shown Chongqing.

2. Top 12 male and female athletes win the prize (RMB).

iv. The above rewards will not be cumulative.

b) Record Breaking Prize

i. Chongqing Marathon Record Breaking Prize

1. Only the first place athletes by gun time will be awarded.

2. Bonus is USD 10,000.

3. Chongqing Marathon Record

ii. Chongqing Marathon Record Breaking Prize for Chinese athletes

1. All athletes who break the record by net time will be awarded.

2. Bonus is CNY 10,000.

3. Chongqing Marathon Record of Chinese athletes

iii. The above rewards will not be cumulative.

c) Requirements of Award Receiving

i. The list of all award winners will be announced on the official website of the event for ten working days within one week after the event. If there is no objection, the organizing committee will contact the winners about their prize.

ii. If there is an athlete who fails the doping test, the rank and prize money will be canceled, and there will be no further replacement for the disqualified place.

iii. The winning athletes MUST wear the uniforms provided by the organizing committee when they receive their awards on stage.

iv. Ranking prize and record-breaking prize can be accumulated for reward.

v. According to the "Individual Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China", the above prize money will be levied by the organizing committee at a rate of 20% for individual income tax. There shall be a 2% levy on the published gross prize money (i.e. before any penalties and taxes) for the top 8 overall finishers. This levy represents the elite athletes’ contribution to the anti-doping fund. The contribution will be deducted by Race Organizers from the sums paid to elite athletes and paid by the Race Organizer directly to World Athletics.

XIII. Penalties

Following violations of the rule will result in suspension of event, disqualification or 1-3 years’ or lifelong ban from the event according to the seriousness. Extreme case will be reported to CAA for additional punishment.

i. Using fraudulent age information for application.

ii. Concealing personal physical disease.

iii. Failure to wear required cloth and bib number.

iv. Failure to pass the roll-call mat of his/her corral and then timing mat of starting point.

v. Violating the rules at the start.

vi. Coach or agent enter the course by any vehicle.

vii. Taking a shortcut or using a means of transport other than running.

viii. Unsportsmanlike manner such as squeeze, push, bump, trip and so on.

ix. Crossing the finishing line without completing the race or repeatedly crossing the finishing line to collect finisher’s medals and other goods.

x. Refusing to follow the instructions of an event official.

xi. Abuse, fight and trouble during the event.

xii. Other violations not specified in these Rules of Competition based on all relevant facts and circumstances.

XIV. Insurance

a) The organizing committee will purchase organizer’s liability insurance for all staffs and racers expect the runners who are the substitute or use the bib number of other events.

b) We strongly recommend that all racers take a physical examination before the race and purchase an accident insurance.

c) If the participant is unwell and suffers from any disease or symptom (including but not limited to heatstroke, fainting, etc.) during the period of participation due to his/her own reasons (including but not limited to chronic disease, invisible disease, insufficient physical endurance, etc.) and if the insurance company determines that it does not fall within the scope of the claim, then all the legal responsibilities and consequences arising from this (including but not limited to medical treatment costs, loss of lost time, disability compensation or compensation, death compensation, etc.) shall be borne by the participant himself/herself, and the organizing committee has nothing to do with it. Participants are advised to assess their own health conditions carefully before registering and participating in the race.

d) The Organizing Committee will provide free first aid medical treatment during the race, which is limited to what can be done on site. The Organizing Committee may provide the necessary information to assist the participant in claiming compensation for expenses incurred in the course of treatment at the hospital, which are within the scope of the claim, after the participant has settled the bill with the hospital, and then apply for compensation from the insurance company or negotiate with the insurance company on his/her own.

XV. Contact

a) Tel: 023-62898882/62532161

b) Working Time: Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00,14:00-17:30

c) Mail: cqmarathon@163.com

XVI. The Chongqing Marathon Organizing Committee reserves the right of final interpretation of this procedure. Matters not covered will be notified separately 

Chongqing Marathon Organizing Committee

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