Source: Qinhuangdao Tourism Strategy
As Chinese old saying goes “He who doesn’t reach the Great Wall is not a true man”. The Great Wall, also known as the Ten Thousand Li Great Wall, is one of the ten wonders of the world. It has witnessed the long history of China. People who have been to the Great Wall from all over the world at all times are all shocked by its majestic momentum and grandeur.
The Great Wall has a total length of about 21,000 kilometers with 13 passes, including Shanhaiguan, Huangyaguan, Juyongguan, Zijingguan, Daomaguan, Pingxingguan, Piantouguan, Yanmenguan, Niangziguan, Shahukouguan, Jiayuguan, Yangguan, and Yumenguan.
Based on the “Great Wall Culture”, and led by the unique historical and geographical location of Shanhaiguan, the Qinhuangdao First Pass under Heaven · the Great Wall International Marathon will be held. The Great Wall, as a characteristic running experience, will bring runners a marathon with both culture connotation and interest. The Great Wall, as a kind of public welfare symbol, will take “the Great Wall Protection” as the medium to promote the Chinese culture and the Great Wall culture to the world.
In addition to the distinctive characteristics of the Great Wall, the event will combine the “Pass and Ancient City Culture” with “Mountains and Sea Culture” of Shanhaiguan to create a running event brand, and a Great Wall cultural feast themed of “representing China and spreading the Great Wall culture”.
1.Run through experience tracks of the “13 passes of the Great Wall”
The event will start in front of Jianlou( Arrow Shooting Tower) of the First Pass under Heaven in Shanhaiguan, and the first 5km will be set up on the “Guancheng”(City of Shanhaiguan) wall of the center of Shanhaiguan, so that runners can truly run on the Great Wall and appreciate the characteristics of the Defense Project of Shanhaiguan Great Wall.
At the same time, the event will be combined with the 13 passes of the Great Wall (Shanhaiguan, Huangyaguan, Juyongguan, Yumenguan, etc.), the track will be distributed, and 13 passes will be set up in the way of kilometer signs with “Guardian Warriors” at each pass, so that runners can experience the unique race experience of breaking through the 13 passes of the Great Wall .
2.Medals of running through 13 passes, and certificates of passports
In combination with the concept of “the 13 passes of the Great Wall”, the event will create a series of medals of “the First Pass under Heaven” and certificates of “passport” . The back of the medals was designed with the pattern of the 13 passes of the Great Wall, which can be collected to make the complete map of the 13 passes of the Great Wall.
One pass represents one year, and 13 passes symbolize 13 years, which sends an invitation to the runners to participate in this event and collect 13 medals and certificates, paying tribute to the majestic “13 passes of the Great Wall”, receiving a unique event commemoration, and enjoying the interesting marathon.
3.Interesting knowledge of Questions & Answers on “the 13 passes of the Great Wall”
The online interesting knowledge Q & A on “the 13 passes of the Great Wall” is specially designed for the runners, with the theme of “13 passes ”, 13 groups of interesting knowledge Q&A will presented the history and culture of “the 13 passes of the Great Wall”.
You will appreciate the charm of the 13 passes and the profound heritage of the Great Wall culture, understand the traditional culture, learn the public welfare knowledge, such as how to protect of the Great Wall, and participate in the public welfare actions to protect the Great Wall.
4.General dubbing with seals
After receiving the certificates of “Passports”, the runners will get a seal of the ancient ranks of generals on the certificates in accordance with their scores, so that they can feel the unique sense of honor of ancient style.
5.Event experience of ancient style
The event will combine the historical background of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with the characteristics of the Great Wall culture, create the main vision of the ancient city style and characteristic event atmosphere, and bring the visual enjoyment with the unique charm to the runners .
At the scene of the race, the banners of Ming and Qing dynasties, the characteristic courier station, border guards cosplay, the theme photo landscaping, etc. will be set up to create a unique atmosphere of military town in Ming and Qing dynasties, and the wonderful ancient style show, which will be favored in your WeChat Moments.
6.Launching ceremony
Since ancient times, Shanhaiguan has been a battleground for military strategists. The starting point was designed as the ancient “Commander Officer Platform”. At the same time, the traditional starting gun shooting will be replaced by the ancient horns and drums, which will present the Guancheng culture with the characteristics of Shanhaiguan.
7.Romantic lovers running of “oath”
As a permanent memorial of the “Chinese Lovers’ Festival of Double Seventh Day”, Shanhaiguan combines the historical allusions, such as “Meng Jiangnv” and “Wu Sangui”, and launches the activity of lovers registration themed with “the Great Wall Witnessing the oath” on Double Seventh Day. 50 pairs of lovers will win the free registration by sharing their love stories, and run together among the mountains and sea, measuring the Great Wall with their footsteps.
October 20
The Qinhuangdao First Pass under Heaven · the Great Wall International Marathon
Will invite the true men all over the world to challenge the 13 passes
And the 13 passes of the Great Wall track has been prepared
Are you ready to go ?
Welcome to the first marathon of the world!
And every one of us is a challenger!
The first run of the world · only in Shanhaiguan
Registration is under way
In the autumn of October
We are waiting for you!
Information of the event:
Event scale:
10000 in total
2000 for marathon, 3000 half marathon, and 5000 healthy run
The scale of the event: A total of 11,000 people will participate in the event, among whom 3,000 in marathon, 3,000 in half marathon, and 5,000 in healthy running.
Registration fee: 100 yuan / person for marathon, 80 yuan / person for half marathon, 50 yuan / person for healthy running for domestic players. 350 yuan / person (all the races) for foreign players.
Event time: 8:00 on October 20, 2019
Starting point: The First Pass under Heaven scenic spot in Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City
Registration method: http://www.shanhaiguanmarathon.com/ or click “Marathon” in the official account of Youyan.com, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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