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Great Wall Marathon 2027: how to enter through a tour operator

Tianjin, China

Marathon42.2 km · 5,164 stepsHalf21 km · 2,582 steps

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Travel package registration closes (2027) 164 days Thursday, April 15, 2027

In short

Great Wall Marathon 2027: travel package registration opens on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Closes on Thursday, April 15, 2027. The same calendar covers Marathon, Half. Race date: May 15, 2027 ✓ date confirmed.

Entry dates announced by the specialist press.
Check the official website.
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What are the dates for 2027?

  1. Aug. 1, 2026 Travel package registration opensTime not announced
  2. May 15, 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet

How reliable these dates are: announced by the specialist press.

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookA bib through a travel package
Pricefrom US$1,790 for the 6-day trip, plus US$150 for the marathon bib (2027 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year.

What do you need to enter?

To be met before you can enter. Double-check the official rules.

How do you enter, step by step?

  1. Choose your trip6 days, from 12 to 17 May 2027, from US$1,790 per person in a shared double room.
  2. Register before 1 March 2027After that date, a US$150 surcharge (6-day trip, 2027).
  3. Pay in two instalments25% when booking, the rest 75 days before departure.
  4. Deadline on April 15, 2027If places remain: those for international runners can sell out earlier.
Good to know. The bib is not included in the trip: US$150 for the marathon and the half, US$75 for the 8.5 km run (2027).

Don't miss the date

Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each.

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Frequently asked questions

Great Wall Marathon 2027: what is the opening date?

Travel package registration opens on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Closes on Thursday, April 15, 2027.

How much does the Great Wall Marathon cost?

For 2027: from US$1,790 for the 6-day trip in a shared double room, plus US$150 for the bib. Flights, visa and insurance are not included.

Can you run the Great Wall Marathon without an organised trip?

For an international runner, entry goes through one of the organiser's trips. A shorter package exists for residents of Asia (to be checked).

What distances does the Great Wall Marathon offer?

Marathon (42.2 km), half (21.1 km) and an 8.5 km run, starting at 7:30 am from Huangyaguan on 15 May 2027.

Great Wall Marathon: are there requirements to enter?

Yes: international runners must book an agency package.

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Sources and checks. Prices, deadlines and race date taken from the official site (great-wall-marathon.com, 2027 6-day trip). Sources: Great Wall Marathon, 6-day trip. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.