Regulations and Rules

Ⅰ. Host

Shaanxi Sports Bureau, Xi’an Municipal People’s Government

Ⅱ. Organizer

Xi’an Sports Bureau, Xi’an Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Xi'an Qujiang New District Administrative Committee

Ⅲ. Technic Certified

Chinese Athletics Association, Shaanxi Athletics Association

Ⅳ. Co-organizer

Xi’an Athletics Sports Administration Center, Xi’an Athletics Association

V. Operator

Xi’an Xima Huipao Events Operating Co., Ltd.

VI. Event Race, Time and Place

VII. Course

i. Marathon(42.195km)

East side of Pandao road next to Square of Yongning Gate (the start) → South Street → Bell Tower Pandao Rd. → East Street → East Gate Pandao Rd. → North Section of East Huancheng Rd. → Chaoyang Gate Underpass Tunnel → South Taihua Rd. → North Taihua Rd. → Yongtai Rd. → 2^nd Chanba Rd. → Guangyuntan Avenue → Eurasia Avenue → Left-turn East Bahe River Rd. → Bahe Large Bridge → River Embankment Rd. → Bahe Large Bridge → River Embankment Rd. → East Bahe Rd. → 3^rd Gangxing Rd. → Aoti Avenue → Xi’an Olympic Sports Center

ii. Half Marathon(21.0975km)

East side of Pandao road next to Square of Yongning Gate (the start) → South Street → Bell Tower Pandao Rd.(right) → East Street → East Gate Pandao Rd. → North Section of East Huancheng Rd.→ Chaoyang Gate Underpass Tunnel→ South Taihua Rd.→ North Taihua Rd.→ Yongtai Rd.→ 2^nd Chanba Rd.→ Guangyuntan Avenue → Eurasia Avenue → 1^st Exhibition Rd.→ 1^st Exhibition Rd.(Xi’an International Convention & Exhibition Center) (the finish)

iii. Happy Run(About 7km)

East side of Pandao road next to Square of Yongning Gate (the start) → South Street → Bell Tower Pandao Rd.→ East Street → East Gate Pandao Rd. → North Section of East Huancheng Rd. → Chaoyang Gate Underpass Tunnel → South Taihua Rd. → 3^rd Wangxian Rd. → Yudao Square of Daming Palace (the finish)

Ⅷ. Competition Rules

i. It will be implemented in accordance with Competition Rules 2018-2019 approved by CAA with latest amendment by WA, Compilation of Road Running Management Documents of CAA (Edition 2023) and Regulations and Rules of this marathon event.

ii. According to the Notice on Disabled Athletes Participating in National Marathon and Related Sports Events issued by CAA, disabled athletes who meet the participating conditions are allowed to participate in this competition.

iii. The way of start

Start in divided zone: The best result on the “Chinese Marathon” platform of marathons or half marathons held between 1 July 2023 and 1 August 2023 as the certification level of “A1 event” will be taken as the basis of the division and the athletes will enter the designated area to gather. Non-racing wheelchair athletes and those with baby strollers must gather behind the happy run assembly area. Wheelchair athletes are not allowed to participate in this competition because the course conditions do not permit.

The organizing committee will set up the roll-call carpet in front of each division. The athletes must enter in strict accordance with the division. After the start of the race, the result will be valid only if the athlete passes the roll-call carpet of his/her division and then the timing carpet of  starting point.

iv. Issue The Order

The method of starting at the same time with one shot is adopted. If an athlete commits a null start, it will not stop and the Chief Referee will proceed to disqualify him.

v. Timing method

1. This event adopts the induction timing method for marathon and half marathon. The induction timing chips will start the timing when the athlete passes the starting point (net time), while the happy run will not be timed. Marathon winners are ranked by gun time and half marathon winners are ranked by net time.

2. Timing carpets are set at the starting point, every 5km point, the turning point and the finishing point. Athletes must pass all the timing carpets in turn during the race. Finishing the race within the cut-off time but missing any of the timing points will results in cancellation of the final result and will not be ranked.

3. Timing chips will be distributed at the check-in site together with number bibs and other kits. The one-time timing chips will be used in this event. No deposit will be charged and no return will be made after the race.

vi. Cut-off distance and time

In order to ensure the safety of athletes, the rolling closure of social traffic is carried out within a limited time. Each section of the race route has a special cut-off time. At the cut-off time, the timing carpet at the corresponding distance point will stop working and the social traffic will resume at the corresponding road section. Within the prescribed cut-off time, the athletes who do not finish the corresponding distance shall immediately stop and exit the course to avoid any danger. Athletes who quit the race can take one of the broom buses along the way to the finish or choose to leave by public transport.

The cut-off time will be calculated according to natural time. See the table below for details:

vii. Refreshment Station

Note: 1. For reference only, the content provided on site shall prevail.

2. Elite athletes can store their self-provided drinks at designated stations.

viii. Drop bag service

1. Athletes of marathon and half marathon will deposit their clothes in the designated area of the start according to the number bib. After arriving at the finish, they will pick up their clothes in the corresponding area marked on the number bib. The organizing committee will not inspect the items placed in the bag. Therefore, the complaints about the item condition will not be accepted and the committee will not be liable for loss or damage. We suggest that valuables such as mobile phones, certificates and cash should not be stored in the depositing bag. Drop bag service is not available for happy run race.

2. At the starting point on the race day, the organizing committee will stop the drop bag service for the athletes at 7:15. Please arrange proper time. Before 11:15 on the race day half marathon athletes and before 14:15 on the race day marathon athletes shall pick up their personal belongings at the designated area at the finish. If the athlete does not pick it up after the deadline, he/she can get it back from the organizing committee within 5 days after the race (if need to post, the cost incurred will be borne by themselves). If packages were left after the deadline, the organizing committee will treat as no claim.

ix. Medical rescue

1. The organizing committee will set up fixed medical stations along the course and at the finish of each race.

2. The organizing committee will set up mobile AED medical rescue service along the course.

3. The organizing committee will arrange first-aid volunteers along the course to assist in medical aid and maintain the race order. Athletes can ask them for help at any time.

4. In case of loss of consciousness during the event, the medical staff and first aid volunteers of the Organizing Committee will be automatically authorized to give first aid by all means, including but not limited to CPR, AED, rental of vehicles or aviation tools for rapid transport. The resulting legal liability and the accompanying costs shall be borne by the athletes themselves. The medical and medical staff, first aid volunteers and the organizing committee staff shall not be held responsible for any legal or economic responsibilities.

5. During the event, the medical station, the ambulance medical staff and the first aid personnel have the right to judge and stop the athlete from participating in the race according to his/her condition. The athlete must obey the arrangements of the medical staff and the first aid personnel. If the athlete does not follow the advice of the medical staff and the first aid team, all the consequences and responsibilities arising from his/her adherence to the competition shall be borne by the athlete himself/herself. If any medical officer on the course asks an athlete to withdraw from the race, the athlete must immediately stop the race and leave the course.

x. The athletes will be tested for doping in accordance with the relevant regulations of WA and CAA.

xi. For other specific requirements and arrangements of the event, please refer to the Official Manual.

IX. Entry measures

i. Age requirements

1. Marathon race, aged above 20 (born before 29 Oct 2003)

2. Half marathon race, aged above 18 (born before 29 Oct 2005)

3. Happy run race, aged above 12 (born before 29 Oct 2011)

Cautions: Minors under the age of 18 who registered must be present at the same time with their guardian or legal representative when check in, and their guardian or legal representative must sign the Participation Notes and Underage Insurance Notification on the site before they can collect the race kits and participate in the event. Guardian or legal representative of minors under the age of 13 who registered must register for the same race and accompany them to participate in the race. Otherwise, the race kits will not be distributed and the roll-call will not be recorded.

ii. Requirement for the physical status of athletes

Marathon and related sports is a sport that constantly challenges athletes’ own limits and has certain risks. If the movement is improper, may cause different degrees of physical injury, or even endanger life. Therefore, athletes should be in good health and have a regular basis of running exercise or training. Moreover, athletes should undergo physical examination in qualified formal medical institutions, and evaluate their physical condition based on the physical examination report to confirm whether they can participate in marathon and related sports events.

People with the following physical conditions should not participate in the event:

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. Have a cold within two weeks before the race

7. Drinking too much alcohol or lack of sleep the night before the race

8. Pregnancy

9. Not recovered from Covid-19

10. After recovery from Covid-19 within 30 days

11. Other diseases unsuitable for sports.

Athletes should have a physical examination at a 3A hospital, and be in good health and have the basis for regular running exercise or training. Evaluate your physical condition according to the physical examination report and confirm whether you can participate in the competition. Otherwise, the athletes shall bear the responsibility for the personal damage and property loss caused by their own health or other personal reasons.

iii. Way of entry

1. The entry limit for marathon is 20,000, half marathon is 10,000, and happy run is 5,000. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, the method of drawing lots and waiting mechanism will be adopted to obtain the qualification.

2. Please refer to the Entry Notice on the official website of the event for details about the entry method, entry process, race notice and alternate and exit methods.

3. Retired athletes should comply with the requirements of the World Anti-Doping Code and the Chinese General Administration of Sport's Anti-Doping Code.

iv. Entry fee

Marathon 200 RMB/person

Half Marathon 200 RMB/person

Happy Run 100 RMB/person

Charity Quota 1500 RMB/person

Ⅹ. Prize Measures

i. Marathon ranking award

The top 8 male and female athletes (according to gun time) of all athletes will get prize (unit: US dollars) respectively. The Chinese athletes will be given equivalent RMB according to the exchange rate on the day of the event.

ii. Half marathon ranking award

The top 8 male and female athletes (according to net time) will get prize (RMB, unit: yuan) respectively.

iii. The prize money will be distributed by contacting the winners 30 working days after the race (the athletes who are tested for doping must wait for the results of doping test to be released). If the winner fails the doping test result, his/her performance, ranking and reward will be cancelled. The ranking will not be replaceable. 

iv. All the prizes mentioned above are subject to 20% personal income tax. According to WA Label Road Race Regulations, there shall be a 2% levy on the published gross prize money (i.e. before any penalties and taxes) for the top 8 finishers as elite athletes’ contribution to the anti-doping fund. The contribution will be deducted by Organizing Committee from the sums paid to elite athletes and paid by the Organizing Committee directly to World Athletics.

v. The top 3 male and female marathon athletes will be awarded trophies and medals respectively.

vi. Athletes who finish the race within the cut-off time can get finishing items and finishing medals (marathon and half marathon) or commemorative medals (happy run) with their valid number bib and event wristband.

vii. For those who finish the race within the cut-off time (marathon), please apply for the finishing wear via the official website after the race. Please pay attention to the announcement on the official website after the race for the specific application method.

viii. Happy run race does not count for results and placing 

ix. Athletes who finish the competition within the cut-off time can log on to the official website 24 hours after the end of the race to check their results. Athletes who are not among the current 20 athletes can download their results certificates at the same time. Certificates include gun time, net time, etc. Failure to achieve any of the induction timing points will result in disqualification of the athlete according to WA C2.1 Technical Rules TR55.10.

x. The results will be announced on the official website for 10 days within 24 hours after the race. If any athlete has any objection to the results during the publicity period, please contact the organizing committee and provide authentic and valid evidence. The current 20 athletes must wait until the end of the publicity period before downloading their certificates from the official website.

Ⅺ. Punishment Measures

The Organizing Committee will carry out video monitoring to the start, the entire route and the finish.

i. Athletes, who appear an impostor for entry(run), fraud to rank and prize for events, and so on, who at the same time wear more than two (including two) chips in the competition, who forge the number bib to entry, who relay alternately, will be punished by Xi’an Marathon organizing committee and CAA.  

1. The Organizing Committee gives the following punishments:

1.1 The Referee will cancel the result and ranking of all relevant violators in 2023 Xi’an Marathon.

1.2 All violators will be banned from participating in Wuxi Marathon for life.

1.3 The treatment results will be published on the official website of Xi’an Marathon.

2. If the violation mentioned above happens again, he/she will be banned by CAA from participating in all certified events of CAA for one to three years or lifetime.

ii. In case of any of the following problems occurring during the competition, the organizing committee will give the athletes the punishment of cancellation of qualification and result of 2023 Xi’an Marathon, suspension of competition, 1-2 years and lifetime ban according to the seriousness of the case, and the serious case will be reported to CAA for additional punishment:

1. Those who entry with false age 

2. Those who conceal physical diseases

3. Those who fail to wear race clothing, number bibs and race wristbands as required

4. Those who are not in the prescribed starting order in front of the designated starting area

5. Those who do not start at the prescribed time in the starting activities

6. Those the coach or agent of which enters the course in any vehicle 

7. Those who fail to finish the race, take a short cut, cut in the middle of the race or enter the course after taking a vehicle.

8. Those who foul such as squeezing, pushing, bumping into or tripping over others in the competition

9. Those who pass the finishing line repeatedly to claim souvenirs without following the specified requirements

10. Those who pass the finish line without finishing the whole race to get souvenirs

11. Those who do not obey the instructions of the referee

12. Those who curse, fight or cause trouble during the competition

13. Those who stay for a long time cause security risks in the area where the athletes are located

14. Other violations of competition regulations.

15. Violation of WA C2.1 Technical Rules 6.3.1.

16. Violation of WA C2.1 Technical Rules 55.8.8 on refreshment out of area.

Unlisted items are controlled by CAA and WA in accordance with technical regulations.

It is illegal to use false information to obtain the race qualification or transfer the race qualification to others after registration, and the replacement Athlete shall be responsible for all the consequences of the race.

Ⅻ. Insurance

This competition provides insurance for all athletes and staff. The policy is subject to the registration information. Any wrong registration information will lead to the failure of insurance. The responsibility shall be borne by the applicant.

Special note:

1. The insurance purchased by the Organizing Committee is personal accident insurance. However, the adverse consequences caused by their own diseases and physical reasons do not belong to the insurance coverage of accidental injury. Therefore, athletes are requested to register with caution.

2. If an athlete causes personal injury or death due to taking stimulants or other prohibited drugs during the race, the responsibility shall be borne by the athlete himself.

ⅩⅢ. Technical representatives, technical supervisors and umpires.

To be appointed by WA, CAA, Shaanxi Athletics Association and Xi’an Athletics Association.

XIV. Xi’an Marathon Organizing Committee  

Service Tel: 400-99-42195 Ext. 1

(Work Time: 9:00-18:00 from Monday to Friday)

Email: ximahuipao@163.com

Official website: xi-ma.com

The right of interpretation of this regulation belongs to Xi’an Marathon Organizing Committee. Any matters not mentioned herein will be notified separately.

Xi’an Marathon Organizing Committee

September 2023