Rules & Regulations of 2019 Danzhou Marathon

1,Host

Chinese Athletic Association;

Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Sports of Hainan Province;

Danzhou Municipal People’s Government

2, Organizer

Administration of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Sports of Danzhou;

Baishi Sports (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

3, Race date and place

Race date: December 22th,2019 (Sunday) 7:30AM

Place: Hainan Danzhou

4,、Race events

1) Male and female marathon(42.195Km)

2) Male and female half marathon(21.0975Km)

3) Mini marathon（5 Km）

5, RACE COURSE

1)  marathon 

North of Danzhou Cultural Square(Start) →go Westwards on Guosheng Rd→turn left get into culture north Rd, go southwards→turn right get into Zhongxing Street, go westwards→ U turn: the junction of Zhongxing Street and Yunyue Rd is about 3.75 kilometers southwest→go northeast on Zhongxing Street→turn left get into Beibuwan street, go northwest→turn left go into Baodao Rd, go southwest→U turn: the junction of Baodao Road and Songtao Road→ go northeast on Baodao Rd→turn right get into Yingbin street, go southeast→turn right get into Zhongxing street, go westwards→turn right get into Lanyang north Rd, go northwards→turn left get into Guosheng Rd, go westwards→North of Danzhou Cultural Square(Finish)

2)  half marathon

North of Danzhou Cultural Square(Start) →go Westwards on Guosheng Rd→turn left get into culture north Rd, go southwards→turn right get into Zhongxing Street, go westwards→ U turn: the junction of Zhongxing Street and Yunyue Rd is about 3.75 kilometers southwest→go northeast on zhongxing Street→turn left get into Lanyang north Rd, go northwards→turn left get into Guosheng Rd, to westwards→North of Danzhou Cultural Square(Finish)

3)  mini-marathon

North of Danzhou Cultural Square(Start) →go Westwards on Guosheng Rd→turn left get into culture north Rd, go southwards→turn left get into Zhongxing Street, go easttwards→turn left get into Lanyang north Rd, go northwards→turn left get into Huasheng Rd, to westwards→South of Danzhou Cultural Square(Finish)

6,竞赛办法

1)  Race shall comply with the latest CAA consented Rules and Regulations of IAAF.

2)  Participants shall register in the specific zone a given time. Elite athletes shall arrive at the designated roll-call area 40 minutes prior to the race start with original personal IDs or Passports.

3)  Starting order: Athletes shall start running in different zones. marathon elite athletes will be at the head of the queue, followed by marathon ordinary athletes, half marathon elite athletes, half marathon athletes, and mini marathon. As the condition of the racetrack is not favorable for the racing wheelchair competition, racing wheelchair athletes are not allowed to attend the competition.

4)  Race start: starting the race simultaneously by a single gunshot  

5) Timing Method

(1)Chip timing is adopted in the competition. Chips will be activated at the point the participants cross the start line. The timing is not valid unless participants wear disposable chip provided by the organizing committee.

(2) Timing carpets are placed at the start line, every 5KM point, half point (21.0975KM), turning points and the finish line. Participants shall run through every timing carpet during the race. Those who finish within the cutoff time but without complete record from all timing points will not be qualified for final ranking..

(3) Timing chips and number bibs will be released simultaneously at the competition articles collecting site, without charging any deposit.

6) ,Cut-off time and point

In order to ensure the safety of athletes and traffic order of the city, closing time is set up for each section of the competition route. After the closing time of each point, competition sensing carpets will stop working. Traffic control will be dissolved and road traffic will return to normal. Athletes who have not finished relevant distance shall stop racing immediately and leave the racetrack. They shall wait for a bus designated by the organizing committee to depart for the ending point, also choose other ways to pick up clothes at the ending point or leave on your own. Athletes who fail to complete the competition in accordance with the prescribed time will not be able to receive medals

And other materials for the completion of the competition.

The mini-marathon closer for 1 hours, the closing time is 8:30 a.m, Beijing time.

7)  The organizing committee provides competition clothes, cloth bags, number bibs, disposable chips and competition guide for all marathon and half marathon athletes. It also provides competition clothes, number bibs for mini-marathon athletes.

8)  Baggage storage: The organizing committee will set up clothing storage camps for marathon and half marathon athletes at the designated area at the starting point. Athletes will lodge clothes according to their numbers. After reaching the ending points, they shall collect their clothes with their number bibs at the post-match service zone. Athletes shall not put valuable articles in their bags (such as mobile phones, valid certificates, cash, various sorts of keys, bank cards, laptop computers, and tablet computers.)., in case of damage or loss, the participants themselves shall bear the responsibility. Collecting cloth service shall be end at 15:00on that day. If an athlete fails to collect his clothes after the collecting time, he can collect them within one week after the competition (If the athlete wants them to be sent by mail, relevant cost shall be borne by the athlete.). If clothes are not collected within one week, the organizing committee shall dispose them as unclaimed.

9)  Drinking water, beverage and energy supply sites

10)  Medical Assistance

1, Fixed medical care stations will be set at the start and finish area and along the racetrack (one for each 2.5 KM starting from the 5th kilometer);

2, 50 mobile AED medical assistance service workers are assigned along the racetrack.

3, Medical care volunteers will be assigned along the racetrack after every 200 meters and at the junction of each section of the road. They will help to provide medical assistance and preserve order. Athletes can ask for help at any time.

4, Designated hospitals during the match: Hainan West Central Hospital and Danzhou People's Hospital, Athletes can see the doctor at the aforesaid two hospitals directly and pay medical expenses on their own.

11) Doping Control will be conducted according to the CAA regulations rules and Regulations of IAAF.

12) Collecting certificates of achievement.: Athletes who have finished competition within the closing time can log in the official website of Hainan Danzhou International Marathon to check the competition result, download and print certificates of achievement.

13) In order to ensure the safety of the race, it is not allowed to bring large flags, slogans or other objects that hinder the race into the race track.

14) Regarding other specific requirements and arrangement of the competition, please read carefully Competition Guide or log in the official website of Hainan Danzhou International Marathon.

7, Competition methods

1) Age Requirements: For Marathon, participants shall be at least 20 years old (born before December 31st, 1999); For Half Marathon, participants shall be at least 16 years old (born before December 31st, 2003); For participants who aged under 18, his/her guardian, custodian, or legal representative shall fully understand and consent with the Runner Declaration by signing the document.

Mini marathon is open to all ages. All healthy people can sign up for the competition. Minors under 14 years of age must have a guardian to sign up for the competition.

2) Physical Condition Requirements:

Marathon is a high-load, high-intensity and long-distance competitive sport, with a high requirement for the physical status of participants. Participants shall be physically healthy and shall have the foundation of long-term participation in running exercise to ensure they can finish the race safely. Those with following physical status shall not apply for the competition:

(1)  Congenital heart diseases and rheumatic heart diseases;

(2) Hypertension and cerebral vascular diseases;

(3)  Myocarditis and other heart diseases;

(4)  Coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmia;

(5)  Diabetes with hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia 

(6)  Having caught a cold within two weeks before the date of competition;

(7)  Those who drank a lot of alcohol or had insufficient sleep the night before the competition;

(8)  Pregnancy

(9) Other diseases unsuitable for sports;

All participants shall be liable for personal injury and property loss caused by personal health condition or other personal reasons during the event. Before the entry, participants are advised to have physical check-up (including electrocardiographic examination) in qualified medical institutions, and make a self-evaluation to confirm if the physical condition is suitable for the event of their choice. Competition should be done according to one's ability, not blindly adhere to, withdraw from the game in time when you found that the body is not fit.

*Statement: The setting of the courses, Water/Sponge station and mobile toilets are not appropriate for users with wheelchair, baby carriage, roller skate etc. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify in order to fully protect your safety.

3), Registration

(1)  Race Capacity: 18,000 entries. (for Marathon, the capacity is limited to 3000, for Half Marathon, it is 5000, and for mini marathon, it is 10000), First come first served, the deadline is when the number of applicants reaches the quota;

(2)  Marathon team PK race: Personal online registration, after the registration deadline, the head of the team will provide the list of PK team formation to the organizing committee during November 11 to November 20.

Team PK race is only for marathon event (Chinese nationality participants), and invitees, official speeders and medical runners are not allowed to participate in the PK race. At least 15 runners should form a group in the PK race, including at least one female runner; Runners can form groups freely. The list of runners can not be changed after being submitted to the organizing committee. If a change is found, the organizing committee will cancel the overall performance of the runner group. Participants in the team PK race can also participate in the marathon individual ranking awards;

(3) Couple Running: Only for half marathon event. In the prescribed time, if the couple crosses the finish line hand in hand, the result will be valid. The difference between the two couples cannot exceed 3 seconds. Couples who finish the race can get souvenirs. Those who participate in the couple race can also participate in the personal ranking award of the half marathon.

(4)  You can register on official website of Hainan Danzhou International Marathon (www.danma.cn) within the prescribed time. Please pay attention to the official announcement of "Notice for Registration" for the specific time and method of registration.

Tel: 0898-23326800  Mail: danzhoumls@163.com

Address: First Floor, District B, Dingshang Square, Lanyang North Road, Danzhou City

4) Registration Fee

(1)  Fee

Marathon          RMB120/person

Half Marathon       RMB100/person

Lovers half marathon RMB150/couple

Mini-marathon        RMB60/person

(2) The Organizing Committee has the right to decide whether to accept the application or not according to the registration situation. If a competitor needs to change his or her original entries after successful registration, he or she may apply to the Organizing Committee before the registration deadline (18:00 on November 10). The entries can not be changed after the registration deadline, and the registration fee will not be refunded.

(3) After successful registration, if you are unable to compete for personal reasons, the Organizing Committee will be notified by mail two weeks before the race (before 20:00 on December 8) at the latest. The number of places can be reserved for the 2020 race, and the entry fee will be paid by half in 2020.

5) Registration time: from Aug 1 to Nov 10,2019, until the quota is full.

6) Package Pick-Up

(1) Time: from Dec 20 to 21,2019

(2) Take your own valid identity certificates (ID card, Passport, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, etc.)

(3) The guardian or legal agent of a minor under the age of 18 must sign the entry declaration.

(4). Please read Guide for Package Pick-up announced on our official website for packet collection. 

8, AWARDING METHOD

1)Marathon

(1) Top twenty male and female runners will be awarded with the following bonus respectively (in RMB) 

(The top three ranked by gun time, others ranked by net time)

(2) Ranking Award of Chinese Athletes (in RMB, by net time)

(3) Ranking Award of Team PK race (in RMB, by net time)

(4) Marathon Chinese mass awards, grouped according to age and sex,20-24years group,25-29 years group,30-34 years group,35-39 years group,40-44 years group,45-49 years group,50-54 years group,55-59 years group,60-64 years group, more than 65 years ,total ten group, top 20winners in each group(in RMB, by net time)

(5) 

The date of birth of the ID card shall prevail

(5) Record-breaking Marathon Award:

 (i) RMB 20000 will be granted to the male athlete who breaks the record of Hainan Danzhou International Marathon, which is 2:11:58(Limited to the champion)

(ii) RMB 20000 will be granted to the female athlete who breaks the record of Hainan Danzhou International Marathon, which is 2:26:12 (Limited to the champion)

2)Half marathon (in RMB, by net time)

(1) Top twenty male and female runners will be awarded with the following bonus respectively