01. RACE INFORMATION

1.1 Race Date and Start Time

Race Date: 18 October 2026, Sunday

Start Time: 07:30 a.m.

1.2 Events and Field Size

1.2.1 Event and Division

a. 2026 National Marathon Championships

Men's Marathon and Women's Marathon (42.195km)

b. Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026

Men's Marathon and Women's Marathon (42.195km)

1.2.2 Field Size: 32,000

1.3 Course

Start: Tian'anmen Square

Finish: Landscape Avenue, Central Area of Beijing Olympic Park

The course goes through Dongcheng District, Xicheng District, Haidian District, and Chaoyang District.

02. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Age Requirement

All athletes must be at least 20 years old in the year of participation.

Any athlete aged 65 or above shall strengthen their self-assessment of health status, and shall submit a Participation Commitment signed by themselves and their family members (including spouse, parents, adult children or other adult close relatives living together).

2.2 Performance Requirement

To register for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026, athletes shall have 1 marathon result or 2 half marathon results within 24 months before the registration deadline (results from online events are not accepted).

2.3 Health Requirement

2.3.1 Athletes shall submit a Participation Commitment signed by themselves before collecting their race package.

2.3.2 The Organizing Committee recommends all athletes to undergo a medical examination at a Grade 2A hospital or above before the race. The main test items include blood pressure, routine electrocardiogram, or 24-hour dynamic electrocardiogram or treadmill exercise test (any one of the three is acceptable). If the athlete has hypertension or significant electrocardiogram abnormalities (such as significant bradycardia), a cardiac ultrasound test shall be added. Electrocardiogram and cardiac ultrasound cannot replace each other. Athletes shall conduct self-assessment based on the examination report, confirm that their physical condition is suitable for long-distance running, and then register for the race. Any personal injury and property loss caused by personal physical reasons during the race shall be borne by the athlete themselves.

2.3.3 Marathon is a high-intensity, high-load competitive sport with certain sports risks. Improper participation may cause varying degrees of physical injury, or even endanger life. Therefore, participating athletes shall be in good health and have the basis of regular running exercise or systematic training.

Individuals with the following diseases or conditions are not suitable to participate：

a. People with congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis and other heart diseases.

b. People with hypertension and cerebrovascular diseases.

c. People with coronary artery disease and severe arrhythmia.

d. People who feel or felt moderate chest pain or angina during mild activity.

e. People with diabetes with excessive or low blood sugar.

f. People who have had a cold or abnormal body temperature within two weeks before the race day.

g. People who drank alcohol or had insufficient sleep the night before the race.

h. Pregnant women.

i. People with other diseases not suitable for sports.

Note: Athletes shall take primary responsibility for their own health, and strengthen self-assessment of their health status. Before the race, athletes must always understand their own health status, especially sudden illnesses such as colds, fevers, viral infections before the race, as well as their past medical history: history of coronary heart disease (especially myocardial infarction), history of hypertension and family history of sudden death.

03. REGISTRATION METHODS

3.1 The registration method for athletes of the 2026 National Marathon Championships shall be detailed in THE COMPETITION REGULATIONS OF THE 2026 NATIONAL MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS issued by CAA.

3.2 Mass Runners

Mass Runners can register online through the official website of Beijing Marathon or the official cooperative APP. Group registration is not accepted. If the number of applicants exceeds the limited quota, the qualification for participation will be determined by lottery.

Official Website: en.beijing-marathon.com

Official Cooperative Website: www.boc.cn/en

Official Cooperative APP: “BANK OF CHINA”, “MARAMARA” or “SHUZIXINDONG”.

3.3 Invitational Athletes

a. International Elite Athletes (International athletes that meet the event level standards and participation qualifications stipulated in the WORLD ATHLETICS LABEL ROAD RACES REGULATIONS): The Organizing Committee will carry out the invitation of International Elite Athletes in a fair, just and open manner in accordance with the relevant requirements for athlete invitation and management in the WORLD ATHLETICS LABEL ROAD RACES REGULATIONS 2026 and THE COMPILATION OF ROAD RUNNING MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS OF CAA.

b. Domestic Elite Athletes (China) (athletes in the registered testing pool and testing pool of the Anti-Doping Center of the General Administration of Sport of China in the event year): Please download the Domestic Elite Athlete Registration Application Form from the official website of Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026, fill it in and send it back to the Organizing Committee email (oc@beijing-marathon.com) before 18:00 on 22 September 2026 (Beijing Time). The Organizing Committee will screen or invite them directionally according to the elite athlete invitation plan, and the final result will be notified by email.

c. Other Invitational Athletes: Non-elite athletes who have been specifically invited by the Organizing Committee to participate in the event.

3.4 Athletes with Disabilities

In accordance with the relevant requirements of the Notice on the Participation of Athletes with Disabilities in National Marathons and Related Sports Events issued by CAA, the participation methods for athletes with disabilities in this event are explained as follows:

a. Athletes with disabilities must meet the event registration eligibility, complete the registration through the official website of Beijing Marathon or the official cooperative APP. If the number of applicants exceeds the limited quota, athletes with disabilities will participate in the lottery together with Mass Runners to determine the qualification for participation.

b. There is no racing wheelchair division in this event, and racing wheelchairs are not allowed to participate. To ensure the safety of participating athletes, non-racing wheelchair athletes must follow the guidance of referees and volunteers to assemble at the end of all athlete groups and start safely and orderly.

Athletes with other types of disabilities (such as visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, upper limb disability, etc.) will assemble and start together with mass runners in the corresponding corral according to the event assembly rules.

c. To ensure the safety of all athletes, non-racing wheelchair athletes and visually impaired athletes must download and file a NON-RACING WHEELCHAIR ENTRANTS APPLICATION FORM or APPLICATION FORM FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ATHLETES from the official website and submit with their disability certificate copy or photo together via email (oc@beijing-marathon.com) by 18:00 on 22 September 2026 (Beijing Time). Visually impaired athletes must be accompanied by a guide runner throughout the race. Guide runners must be registered athletes and complete the information registration together with the athlete. Any consequences arising from unauthorized participation will be the sole responsibility of the participants. If a safety accident (including personal injury to the athlete) occurs due to the guide runner’s failure to fulfill escort obligations, the participants shall bear all liabilities.

04. REGISTRATION TIME

4.1 The registration opens at 10:00 on 17 September 2026 (Beijing Time) and closes at 18:00 on 22 September 2026 (Beijing Time).

4.2 Lottery Result Release and Payment Deadline for Successful Applicants: Late September to early October (subject to official announcements from the Organizing Committee). The event qualification will be automatically removed if the participants did not complete the payment within the deadline.

Note: The Organizing Committee may decide whether to open a second-round registration for unfilled entries based on the actual payment. If second-round registration and payment open, specific details will be announced publicly in early October.

05. PROCESS

Log into the official website or official cooperative App→Read the letter of commitment, public safety commitment for the event, and the statement of the Organizing Committee →Confirm the pickup appointment reminder→Complete Athlete Participation Guide: Essential Information & Key Points→New user then fills the registration info/or an old user modifies the existing registration info→ Select whether to deposit bag→Read the athlete statement and sign the commitment letter→Wait for the draw→Lottery draw and payoff→Complete registration

Note:

5.1 All registrants must tick the Select Bag Deposit Option (yes/no) during registration. Based on the selected option, the Organizing Committee will provide clothing bags before the race, and bag deposit and claim services on race day for athletes who choose bag deposit.

5.2 If registrants need to modify the Select Bag Deposit Option (yes/no) during the registration window, they must process the change independently through the original registration platform. Modification process: Cancel the original registration order → Fill in personal information and reselect the Select Bag Deposit Option (yes/no) → Submit information to complete re-registration. After the registration closes, no further requests for modifications regarding the Select Bag Deposit Option (yes/no) will be accepted. Athletes are advised to make their choices carefully based on their personal needs and actual situation.

5.3 The No Baggage Storage Option is a measure implemented for this event to maintain venue hygiene and practice low-carbon environmental protection. To promote green participation, the Organizing Committee will provide souvenir supplies to athletes who opt out of bag deposit.

5.4 The Select Bag Deposit Option (yes/no) will not affect the lottery odds.

06. REGISTRATION FEE

Registration Fee: CNY 200 per person

The registration fee will not be refunded after successful registration, and the quota is limited to the registered athlete only and cannot be transferred. For more details, please follow the official website and official WeChat account of the Beijing Marathon.

07. DIRECT ENTRY

7.1 Athletes meeting Beijing Marathon’s guaranteed entry standards

Athletes who completed the Beijing Marathon 2025 within the following time standards for each age group are considered qualified. The specific standards are as follows:

7.2 Athletes with guaranteed entry via 2026 Guangzhou Marathon

Athletes Granted Guaranteed Entry to the Beijing Marathon 2026 through the Guangzhou Marathon 2026: The Organizing Committee shall randomly select 200 athletes who meet the entry requirements for the Beijing Marathon 2026 from among the athletes who register for the Guangzhou Marathon 2026, granting them guaranteed entry to the Beijing Marathon 2026.

Note: Athletes granted guaranteed entry must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026 Competition Regulations and Registration Guidelines. They must also submit personal information and complete payment within the designated registration period via the official website or official cooperative App. Failure to complete the registration and payment on time will be regarded as a voluntary forfeiture of the guaranteed entry, and the spot will not be retained. The final list of guaranteed entry athletes will be announced on the official website.

08. RACE PACKAGE PICK-UP

8.1 The Organizing Committee will provide athletes with race clothing, clothing bag, bib (with a timing chip attached on the back; please do not fold it to avoid damage) and other race items. The race items must be collected by the athlete in person with the original valid ID submitted during registration and relevant certificates, and sign the Participation Commitment on site. The race package cannot be collected by proxy.

8.2 At the Race Package Pick-up Venue, the Organizing Committee will verify each participant’s identity one by one via facial recognition or identity document inspection. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to deny package pickup to any athlete whose identity does not match the information provided during registration.

8.3 If the athlete is unable to participate due to personal reasons and fails to collect the race items on time, the Organizing Committee will not provide the service of mailing the race items.

8.4 Further details will be announced separately by the Organizing Committee via official channels.

09. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

9.1 Submission of registration information by a participant shall constitute full acceptance of the Participation Commitment. Participants shall fill in personal information truthfully. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to verify all registration data. Any athlete found to have concealed health conditions or submitted false information will be disqualified from participating in the Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026.

9.2 Any individual who gains race eligibility through false information, transfers his/her bib to another person, or uses a bib from a previous edition shall bear full responsibility for all consequences arising during the race. Upon verification and confirmation of the violation by the Organizing Committee, penalties will be applied based on the severity of the offense, including cancellation of results for the Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2026, a ban of 1-5 years, or a lifetime ban. The Chinese Athletics Association will also be notified for any additional penalties.

9.3 Lottery results will be notified via SMS and email. The Organizing Committee shall not be held liable for failure to receive notifications caused by incorrectly filled mobile numbers or email addresses. To ensure smooth registration, registrants shall promptly log on to the official website of the Beijing Marathon to check their lottery status within the time specified in the Registration Guidelines.

9.4 The Organizing Committee will verify athletes’ identities through either facial recognition or ID document check (using the valid ID document provided at registration). If an athlete chooses facial recognition, his/her facial information will be collected at the package pickup before the race, and used for identity verification at the start area on race day as well as upon finishing. If an athlete chooses ID document check, he/she must carry his/her ID document at all times on race day for identity verification at the start area and upon finishing, and shall be responsible for keeping it safe.

9.5 Athletes must wear clothing suitable for athletic activities and ensure that their race bibs are clearly visible and unobstructed. The following are strictly prohibited on the race course: clothing or accessories that obscure the athlete’s identity (including masks or helmets); sharp, hard, or easily detachable accessories; garments that drag on the ground or may cause entanglement; oversized costumes that obstruct the course or require the athlete to stop and perform; and clothing featuring excessive exposure, vulgar or bizarre content, or political, religious, discriminatory, or offensive content.

9.6 Athletes shall participate in a civilized manner and work together to protect the urban environment. Urinating and defecating in non-toilet areas or littering (including raincoats, thermal blankets, bottles, or other waste) are strictly prohibited in the start area, finish area, and along the race course. To protect the environment and maintain a civilized race, please dispose of all waste in designated sites.

9.7 This year’s course is not suitable for baby buggy participation. For the safety of all athletes, baby buggies are strictly prohibited on the race course.

9.8 In the event of force majeure resulting in race postponement or cancellation, the Organizing Committee will issue further notices regarding arrangements.

9.9 Contact

9.9.1 Tel.

+86-10-67167482
+86-13699107993
+86-13691582045
+86-13691529472
+86-13520261054
Office hours: 09:00-11:30 and 13:00-17:30. (Not available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).

9.9.2 E-mail

oc@beijing-marathon.com

9.9.3 Official Website

en.beijing-marathon.com

BEIJING MARATHON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE reserves the right to interpret this Notice. Further notice will be announced for unmentioned issues.

BEIJING MARATHON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

September 2026