Nanjing Municipal People's Government
Ⅱ. Host Organization
Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Sports, People's Government of Xuanwu District, People's Government of Qinhuai District, People's Government of Jianye District, People's Government of Gulou District, People's Government of Qixia District, People's Government of Yuhuatai District
Ⅲ. Technical Certification Authority
Chinese Athletics Association (Pending Approval)
IV. Operating Organization
Wuxi Huipao Sports Co., Ltd.
V. Race Date and Location
November 22, 2026 (Sunday), 7:30 a.m., Nanjing, China
VI. Race Events and Participation Limit
- Men's and Women's Marathon (42.195 km): 26,000 participants
VII. Competition Divisions
Men's Marathon, Women's Marathon, Running Club Competition, Age Group Competition
ⅥII. Race Routes
1. Marathon (42.195km)
Start: East Gate of Nanjing Olympic Sports Center
→ Jiangdong Middle Road (Reverse / Right Turn)
→ Mengdu Avenue (Forward / Left Turn)
→ Xicheng Road (Forward / Right Turn)
→ Yingtian Avenue (Forward / Left Turn)
→ Yuhua Road (Full-width / Right Turn)
→ Donggan Lane (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Zhonghua Road (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Baixia Road (Full-width / Right Turn)
→ Zhongshan South Road (Forward)
→ Zhongshan Road (Forward / Right Turn)
→ Changjiang Road (Full-width)
→ Hanfu Street (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Longpan Middle Road (Run in reverse direction, then continue forward after crossing the Zhujiang Road intersection.)
→ Longpan Road (Run forward, then reverse direction after passing Taiping Gate; After passing the Northeast Gate of Xuanwu Lake, run against the flow on the east-side double lanes; Make a U-turn at the turnaround point.)
→ Longpan Road (Run forward on the west-side dual lanes / Right Turn)
→ Huanhu Road (Full-width)
→ Longpan Road (non-motorized lane)
→ Huanhu Road (Full-width)
→ Xuanwumen Gate
→ Shenwu Road (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Banjing Lane (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Zhongyang Road (Forward / Right Turn)
→ Xinmofan Road (Forward / Right Turn)
→ Mofan Middle Road (Forward)
→ Mofan West Road (Forward / Right Turn)
→ Huaibin Road (Full-width / Right Turn)
→ Jiangbian South Road (Full-width)
→ Jiangbian Road (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Baotaqiao West Street (Full-width; reverse direction after passing the Yangtze River Bridge / Right Turn)
→ Xiangshan Road (Reverse / Left Turn)
→ Yanjiang Road (Reverse)
→ Yongji Avenue (Reverse; run full-width road after center median ends)
→ Heyan Road (Full-width / Left Turn)
→ Yanjin Avenue (Full-width)
→ Finish: Yanzi Ji Riverside Park
IX. Entry Requirements
1. Age Requirements
1.1 Participants in the Marathon must be 20 years of age or older (born on or before December 31, 2006).
2. Requirements for Senior Participants
Participants aged 70 years or above (born on or before December 31, 1956) who register for the Marathon must also meet the following requirements:
2.1 An immediate family member must sign the “Informed Consent Form for Senior Participants” online, acknowledging awareness of the risks involved and agreeing to the participant's entry.
2.2 To ensure the safety of senior participants, each participant must be accompanied by a companion runner throughout the race and provide the details of a successfully pre-registered companion runner during the registration period.
3. Physical Condition Requirements for Participants
Marathon running is a high-intensity endurance sport that involves inherent health risks. Improper participation may lead to varying degrees of physical injury, and in severe cases, it may even endanger life. Therefore, participants in road-running events should be in good physical health and have a foundation of regular running training.
The following individuals are not recommended to participate in the event:
(1) Individuals with congenital or rheumatic heart disease;
(2) Individuals with hypertension or cerebrovascular disease;
(3) Individuals with myocarditis or other heart conditions;
(4) Individuals with coronary artery disease or severe arrhythmia;
(5) Individuals experiencing moderate chest pain during light activity;
(6) Individuals with high or low blood sugar (diabetes);
(7) Individuals who have had a cold or abnormal body temperature within two weeks before race day;
(8) Individuals who drank excessively or had insufficient sleep the night before the race;
(9) Pregnant women;
(10) Individuals with other conditions that are unsuitable for physical activity.
Participants are strongly advised to undergo a physical examination at a qualified medical institution within 12 months before the race. The check-up must include blood pressure and one of the following:
(1) Resting electrocardiogram (ECG)
(2) 24-hour Holter monitor
(3) Treadmill stress test
If results show abnormal blood pressure or significant ECG issues (e.g., pronounced bradycardia), a cardiac ultrasound is also required. ECG and cardiac ultrasound are not interchangeable. Participants should assess their fitness condition in conjunction with their examination results to determine whether they are fit to participate in the Marathon. Any personal injury or property loss due to individual health or other personal reasons shall be borne solely by the participant.
4. Performance Qualification Requirements
Participants must have completed either one (1) marathon or two (2) half marathon races within the 24 months preceding the registration deadline. Proof of completion must include, at a minimum, the date of the event, the participant's full legal name, the race distance (or the event category clearly indicating the distance), and the official finishing time.
5. Elite Athlete Registration
Elite athletes are classified as International Elite Athletes and Domestic Elite Athletes.
International Elite Athletes are foreign athletes who meet the event's qualification standards and eligibility requirements. Domestic Elite Athletes refer to athletes currently included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP) or the Testing Pool (TP) of the China Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA).
Elite athletes are invited exclusively by the Organizing Committee and are not eligible to register as mass participants. Elite athletes wishing to participate should contact the Organizing Committee at elite@ihuipao.com.
6. Registration for Mass Participants
All participants other than Elite Athletes shall register as Mass Participants.
6.1 Registration is limited to 26,000 participants. If the number of applications within a participant category exceeds its allocated quota, race entries will be allocated through a lottery with a waiting list.
6.2 Detailed registration procedures, application process, waiting-list policy, and withdrawal procedures are available in the Registration Guide published on the Official Race Website.
6.3 Participants must provide accurate emergency contact information during registration and ensure that the designated emergency contact is aware of their appointment and has full legal capacity. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to contact the emergency contact whenever necessary.
7. Registration for Participants with Disabilities
The registration of participants with disabilities shall be governed by the relevant provisions of the Notice on the Participation of Athletes with Disabilities in National Marathons and Related Road Running Events issued by the Chinese Athletics Association.
7.1 No racing wheelchair category will be offered in this event. The use of racing wheelchairs is not permitted.
7.2 Participants with disabilities must meet the age, health, and performance qualification requirements for the 2026 Nanjing Marathon and pay the applicable entry fee in accordance with the registration requirements.
7.3 Before the race start, participants with visual, hearing, intellectual, or upper-limb impairments shall assemble and undergo check-in together with other participants in their assigned start zone. Participants using wheelchairs shall assemble, check in, and start from the rear of the last assembly zone within their assigned start wave.
7.4 To ensure the safety of all participants, visually impaired participants must be accompanied by a Companion Runner throughout the race. During the registration process, visually impaired participants are required to upload proof of disability and provide the registration details of a Companion Runner who has successfully obtained a race entry. Participants with other disabilities are also encouraged to participate with a Companion Runner.
8. Running Club Competition Registration
Applications for the Running Club Competition will be accepted from 10:00 on 2 November 2026 to 17:00 on 9 November 2026. Participants must complete registration through the Official Race Website or other officially designated registration channels and have successfully secured an entry to the Marathon. Team captains may create a team by accessing the Running Club Competition section on the Official Race Website or the official event mini-program, entering a team name, and inviting eligible participants who have already obtained a race entry to join the team. Each team may consist of up to 15 participants, including at least four (4) female participants. Once registration has been confirmed, no changes to team members will be permitted. Each participant may join only one Running Club. Elite Athletes, Pacers, and Medical Runners are not eligible to participate in the Running Club Competition.
If a team name includes the name of a well-known organization or brand, the team captain must provide the relevant authorization documents. Team names must comply with applicable laws and regulations and must not violate public order or accepted standards of public morality. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to review all team names and to require the team captain to amend any name deemed inappropriate.
9. Entry Fees
X. Competition Rules
1. The competition shall be conducted in accordance with the World Athletics Competition and Technical Rules, the World Athletics Label Road Races Regulations, the Road Running Event Management Regulations of the Chinese Athletics Association, and these 2026 Nanjing Marathon Competition Rules and Regulations.
2. Participants with disabilities who meet the eligibility requirements may compete in accordance with the Notice on the Participation of Athletes with Disabilities in National Marathons and Related Road Running Events issued by the Chinese Athletics Association.
3. Doping control will be conducted in accordance with the applicable regulations of World Athletics and the Chinese Athletics Association. All participants, including retired athletes, must comply with the World Anti-Doping Code and the Anti-Doping Rules issued by the General Administration of Sport of China. Retired athletes who violate the applicable anti-doping regulations or participate in the race in violation of the relevant requirements shall be disqualified, and all race results and any benefits associated with participation shall be forfeited. All participants are encouraged to complete the anti-doping education programme available on the China Anti-Doping Education Platform before the race: https://cleanmedal.chinada.cn/
4. Mass Participants
4.1 Check-in Procedures
Participants will be assigned to start waves based on their best Marathon or Half Marathon performance achieved in a Chinese Athletics Association-certified A1 event held on or after 1 September 2024, as recorded on the China Marathon Information Platform.
After the start wave assignments have been announced, the Organizing Committee will open a wave assignment appeal process. Participants may submit an appeal within two (2) calendar days by uploading a valid result certificate from an A1-certified event, a World Athletics Label Road Race, or an AIMS-certified race held on or after 1 September 2024.
Participants using wheelchairs shall assemble at the rear of the last assembly zone within their assigned start wave. No racing wheelchair category will be offered, and the use of racing wheelchairs is prohibited.
Check-in mats will be installed at the entrance to each start wave. Participants must enter the designated assembly area according to their assigned wave. A participant's start will be considered valid only after crossing both the check-in mat for the assigned wave and the official start timing mat.
Participants must wear appropriate sports attire and display their official race bib as instructed. Items unrelated to the competition—including, but not limited to, helmets, masks, flags, banners, baby strollers, or similar objects—are not permitted on the course. Participants who fail to comply with these requirements may be disqualified.
4.2 Race Start
The race will be started in three waves at 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., and 8:00 a.m., with different start times assigned to different waves. Participants are not permitted to change their assigned start wave on race day. Participants who commit a false start will not be recalled. Instead, the Referee will disqualify the offending participant in accordance with the applicable competition rules.
4.3 Timing
(1) The race will use an electronic chip timing system. Net time will be recorded from the moment a participant crosses the official start timing mat. The Overall Awards and the Special Awards for Chinese Participants will be determined based on Gun Time, while the Age Group Awards will be determined based on Net Time.
(2) Timing mats will be installed at the Start, every 5 km, the Half Marathon split, the turning point, and the Finish. Participants must cross every timing mat in sequence. Any participant who completes the race within the official time limit but misses any timing checkpoint will be deemed to have shortened the course and will be disqualified from the official results.
(3) Timing chips will be distributed together with the race bib and other race materials during race pack collection. Disposable timing chips will be used. No chip deposit is required, and timing chips will not be collected after the race.
(4) Digital display boards and continuous video recording will be provided at all intermediate timing points.
4.4 Time Limits
To ensure the safety of all participants and to minimize disruption to public traffic, rolling road closures will be implemented along the course. Official cut-off times will be enforced at designated distances. Once the cut-off time for a particular point has been reached, the corresponding timing mat will cease operation, and the affected section of the course will be reopened to public traffic. Participants who fail to reach the designated distance within the applicable cut-off time must immediately stop racing and leave the course to avoid potential safety risks. Participants who withdraw from the race may board an official Sweep Vehicle to the finish area or leave the course using public transportation at their own expense.
The official cut-off times are based on elapsed race time, as shown in the table below.
Note 1: Participants in the preceding start wave will not be permitted to start within five (5) minutes before the scheduled start of the second or third wave.
Note 2: Participants who fail to pass the designated timing checkpoint before the official cut-off time and continue on the course after the roads have been reopened to public traffic shall assume full legal liability and financial responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or incidents caused or sustained thereafter.
4.5 Baggage Drop and Collection
(1) Participants may check in their baggage at the designated baggage drop area at the start venue according to their bib number and collect it from the corresponding baggage claim area at the finish. The Organizing Committee will not inspect the contents of baggage bags. Accordingly, no claims regarding the condition of items stored in the baggage bag upon collection will be accepted, and the Organizing Committee shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to the contents. Participants are strongly advised not to place valuables, cash, mobile phones, identification documents, or other important items in their baggage bags.
(2) Only the official event baggage bag provided by the Organizing Committee may be used for baggage check. Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements for the storage of oversized luggage.
(3) On race day, baggage check-in at the start area will close 15 minutes before the scheduled start of each wave. Participants are advised to allow sufficient time for baggage drop before proceeding to their assigned assembly area. Checked baggage must be collected from the designated baggage claim area at the finish no later than 2:30 p.m. on race day.
Baggage not collected by the deadline may be claimed from the Organizing Committee within five (5) days after the race. If delivery by courier is requested, all shipping costs shall be borne by the participant. Any baggage that remains unclaimed after this period will be treated as abandoned property and disposed of accordingly.
4.6 Refreshment, Water, Sponge, Food, and Energy Stations
The table below outlines the locations of water, food, and refreshment stations:
Personal Refreshment Stations for Elite Athletes will be provided at every 5 km along the course. The Personal Refreshment Tables will be clearly identified with red tablecloths and monitored by continuous video recording. Personal refreshments may only be collected by the respective athlete. Any athlete who takes another athlete's personal refreshments and fails to return them immediately shall be disqualified. Additional disciplinary sanctions may be imposed after the race in cases of serious violations.
5. Elite Athletes
5.1 Check-in
A dedicated Elite Athlete Check-in Area and Warm-up Area will be provided for the Marathon event. All Elite Athletes must complete check-in and start the race from the designated Elite Athlete Area on race day. Elite Athletes who fail to report for check-in within the specified time will not be recognized in the official race results and will not be eligible for the official rankings or any awards.
5.2 Start and Timing
All Elite Athletes will start in the first start wave. Official results for Elite Athletes will be determined based on Gun Time. Athletes who commit a false start will not be recalled. Instead, the Referee will disqualify the offending athlete in accordance with the applicable competition rules.
5.3 Personal Refreshments
Personal Refreshment Stations will be provided at approximately 5 km intervals along the course. Elite Athletes may submit their personal refreshments at the designated time and location on the day before the race. These refreshments may be collected at the corresponding stations during the race. Detailed arrangements for Personal Refreshment Stations will be announced at the Technical Meeting.
5.4 Competition Clothing, Accessories and Competition Shoes
All competition clothing and accessories worn by Elite Athletes must comply with the World Athletics Advertising and Commercial Rights Rules. Competition shoes must appear on the World Athletics List of Approved Competition Shoes. Any athlete who fails to comply with these requirements shall be disqualified.
5.5 Technical Meeting
The Technical Meeting will be held on the day before the race. All Elite Athletes are required to attend the Technical Meeting in person and must bring:
(1) their original identification document;
(2) competition clothing;
(3) competition accessories; and
(4) competition shoes.
6. For further competition requirements and operational arrangements, please refer to the Official Race Manual.
XI. Awards
1. Overall Marathon Awards
The top eight (8) male and female finishers in the Marathon, determined by Gun Time, will receive prize money (in USD) in accordance with the prize table below. Prize money will be paid in Renminbi (RMB) based on the official exchange rate on race day.
2. Special Awards for Chinese Participants
The top three (3) Chinese male participants and the top three (3) Chinese female participants in the Marathon, determined by Gun Time, will receive prize money (in RMB) in accordance with the prize table below.
3. All prize winners must wear competition shoes that comply with the World Athletics Rules during the race. In addition, all Chinese participants receiving prize money must have completed the China Anti-Doping Education Programme and hold a valid Certificate of Completion (valid for one year).
4. Running Club Competition Awards
A Running Club's official result shall be calculated as the average Net Time of:
the two (2) fastest female finishers; and
the eight (8) fastest remaining finishers.
If a team has fewer than two female finishers or fewer than ten finishers in total, the missing participants shall each be assigned the official race cut-off time for the purpose of calculating the team's average finishing time. If a team has fewer than eight finishers in total, its result shall be deemed invalid, and it shall not be ranked. Where two or more teams record the same average finishing time, the tie shall be broken by comparing the Net Time of each team's fastest finisher. If the tie remains, the second-fastest finisher shall be compared, followed by the third-fastest finisher, and so on until the tie is resolved.
The top three (3) Running Clubs will receive prize money (in RMB) in accordance with the prize table below.
5. If a participant qualifies for both the Overall Marathon Awards and the Special Awards for Chinese Participants, only the higher-value prize will be awarded. Prize money will not be awarded cumulatively, and the vacated award position will not be reallocated.
6. All prize money is subject to a 20% Individual Income Tax, which will be withheld in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China. In addition, pursuant to the World Athletics Label Road Races Regulations, 2% of the prize money awarded to the top eight (8) finishers in the Marathon Overall Awards will be withheld by the Organizing Committee as the World Athletics Athlete Contribution.
7. Prize money will be paid after the official anti-doping results have been released.
If a prize winner returns an adverse anti-doping result or otherwise fails doping control, the participant's race result, ranking, and prize entitlement shall be revoked. Prize money for the Running Club Competition will be paid to the Team Captain of the winning team.
8. The top three (3) male and female finishers in the Overall Marathon Awards will each receive a medal, a trophy, and a prize at the on-site award ceremony.
9. Among Mass Participants, the top three (3) male and female finishers in each age group of the Marathon, determined by Net Time, will receive a commemorative trophy.
Trophies will be mailed to the recipients within 30 days after the conclusion of the official results verification period. Age groups are determined according to the participant's year of birth, using 2026 as the reference year, as follows:
10. Participants who complete the race within the official cut-off time may collect their finisher items and Finisher's Medal upon presentation of their valid race bib.
11. Participants who complete the race within the official cut-off time may apply for the Finisher T-shirt mailing service through the Official Race Website after the race. Details of the application procedure will be announced on the Official Race Website.
12. Participants who complete the race within the official cut-off time may access their official results on the Official Race Website 24 hours after the race. Participants finishing outside the top twenty (20) overall may also download their official result certificate, which includes Gun Time, Net Time, and other race information. Any participant who fails to record a valid split at any official timing checkpoint shall be disqualified in accordance with the World Athletics Competition and Technical Rules.
13. The results of the top twenty (20) overall finishers will be published on the Official Race Website within 24 hours after the race for a 10-day review period. Any participant wishing to challenge the published results must submit valid supporting evidence to the Organizing Committee during the review period. Participants ranked within the top twenty (20) in each event may download their official result certificates only after the review period has concluded.
XII. Sportsmanship and Discipline
1. All participants shall comply with the relevant provisions concerning sportsmanship and discipline set forth in the Sports Law of the People's Republic of China, the Measures for the Administration of Sportsmanship and Discipline in Sports Events issued by the General Administration of Sport of China, the Implementation Rules for Sportsmanship and Discipline in National Athletics Competitions, and the Chinese Athletics Association Road Running Event Disciplinary Regulations.
2. Disciplinary Measures
2.1 To protect the integrity of the event and ensure fair competition, the transfer, sale, purchase, or acceptance of race entries is strictly prohibited. Running under another person's entry (bib swapping), unauthorized participation ("banditing"), the use of counterfeit race bibs, or entering the course with any bib not officially issued by the Organizing Committee is strictly forbidden. Any participant found to have committed any of the above violations will be permanently banned from future Nanjing Marathon events and may be subject to additional disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Chinese Athletics Association. All consequences arising from such violations, including but not limited to personal injury, financial loss, or other damages, shall be borne solely by the offending participant. The Organizing Committee further reserves the right to pursue legal action against any individual whose misconduct results in financial loss or other significant adverse consequences.
2.2 The Organizing Committee will conduct video surveillance at the start area, along the entire race course, and at the finish area. Any participant found to have committed any of the following violations may, depending on the nature and severity of the offence, be subject to one or more disciplinary measures, including but not limited to warnings, disqualification, cancellation of results, suspension, or prohibition from participating in the current and/or future editions of the Nanjing Marathon. Serious violations may be referred to the Chinese Athletics Association for additional disciplinary sanctions, including suspension from participation in road running events and related activities for a period of one (1) to three (3) years, or a lifetime ban where appropriate.
(1) Registering under a false age.
(2) Concealing a medical condition relevant to participation.
(3) Impersonation, forging race bibs or credentials, or providing false information.
(4) Failing to wear the required competition attire or official race bib.
(5) Starting from an incorrect start wave or event category.
(6) Starting before the assigned start signal.
(7) Entering the course using any vehicle or other unauthorized means of transportation.
(8) Failing to complete the official course, taking shortcuts, leaving and re-entering the course, or using any form of transportation during the race.
(9) Deliberately obstructing other participants by pushing, blocking, striking, tripping, or other unsporting conduct.
(10) Taking another Elite Athlete's personal refreshments without immediately returning them.
(11) Crossing the finish line repeatedly to collect finisher items more than once.
(12) Collecting finisher items without completing the full course.
(13) Failing to follow the instructions of race officials or event staff.
(14) Using abusive language, fighting, or causing disturbances during the event.
(15) Deliberately failing to compete in good faith or engaging in unsporting conduct.
(16) Making inappropriate public statements regarding the event that result in significant adverse impact.
(17) Engaging in uncivilized behaviour, including public urination, littering, or smoking.
(18) Obstructing other participants, including but not limited to skipping rope, pushing a baby stroller, or bringing pets onto the course.
(19) Using a wheelchair without having a qualifying physical disability.
(20) Any other conduct contrary to the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.
(21) Any other violation of the applicable Competition Rules or these Competition Rules and Regulations.
3. In accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Public Security Administration Penalties, other applicable laws and regulations, and the requirements of the Organizing Committee, participants are prohibited from bringing onto the course any items that may pose a safety risk or interfere with the safe and orderly conduct of the event, including but not limited to: umbrellas; cans or glass containers; extendable selfie sticks;
camera stabilizers (gimbals); flagpoles; and any other similar items.
4. Without the prior written authorization of the Organizing Committee, no organization or individual may conduct commercial photography or filming at the event venue, nor use any race-related images or video footage for commercial purposes. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to pursue legal action against any infringement of the event's commercial rights and interests.
5. To protect the rights and interests of the event sponsors, no commercial promotional materials other than those of the Official Sponsors designated by the Organizing Committee may be displayed anywhere along the race course. Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to: flags; banners; balloons; display models; and any other promotional materials of a commercial nature. Any prohibited materials will be confiscated, and the responsible participant will be disqualified.
6. The Organizing Committee welcomes reports from participants and members of the public regarding rule violations or inappropriate conduct observed during the event. Reports must include a description of the incident together with supporting evidence and must be submitted to: kefu@ihuipao.com within ten (10) days after the race.
7. Any matters not specifically addressed in this section shall be governed by the applicable technical rules and decisions of the Jiangsu Road Running Event Coordination Mechanism, the Chinese Athletics Association, and World Athletics.
XIII. Insurance and Medical Services
1. The Organizing Committee will provide basic personal accident insurance for all registered participants and event staff. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase additional personal accident insurance with broader coverage and higher benefit limits. Insurance coverage will be issued strictly in accordance with the registration information provided by each participant. Any incorrect or incomplete registration information that results in failure to obtain insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the participant.
Please note:
1.1 The insurance arranged by the Organizing Committee covers accidental bodily injury only. Any illness, injury, or other adverse consequences arising from pre-existing medical conditions or the participant's own physical condition are not covered by the insurance policy. Participants are therefore advised to assess their health carefully before registering.
1.2 The Organizing Committee assumes no responsibility for any injury or death resulting from the participant's use of prohibited substances or doping during the event.
2. Fixed medical stations will be located along the race course and at the finish area of each race event. Ambulances, medical personnel, first aid volunteers, and mobile Automated External Defibrillator (AED) response teams will also be deployed throughout the course.
The Organizing Committee will provide free emergency medical treatment that can reasonably be administered on-site during the event. Any subsequent medical treatment provided by a hospital shall be settled directly between the participant and the medical institution. Participants may submit claims to their insurance provider or otherwise negotiate directly with their insurer. Upon request, the Organizing Committee will provide reasonable supporting documentation.
If a participant becomes unconscious during the event, the participant shall be deemed to have authorized the event medical team and first aid volunteers to administer any emergency medical treatment considered necessary, including but not limited to: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); automated external defibrillation (AED); and
emergency ground or air transportation. Any legal liability or expenses arising from such emergency treatment shall be borne by the participant.
To safeguard the health and safety of participants, race referees and authorized event officials have the authority to require any participant who is clearly unable to continue safely to withdraw from the race.
XIV. Technical Delegate, Technical Officials and Referees
The Technical Delegate, Technical Officials, and Referees are proposed to be appointed by World Athletics, the Chinese Athletics Association, the Jiangsu Athletics Association, and the Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Sports.
XV. Race Suspension or Cancellation
Should a natural disaster, major accident, public health emergency, public security incident, or any other circumstance arise that makes it unsafe or impracticable to conduct the event, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to modify the race course, postpone the start, suspend, terminate, or cancel the event, in whole or in part, as circumstances require. All participants must comply with the decisions and instructions of the Organizing Committee.
XVI. Assumption of Risk
The Civil Code of the People's Republic of China establishes the principle of Assumption of Risk for recreational and sporting activities. Pursuant to Article 1176, a participant who voluntarily takes part in a sporting activity involving inherent risks may not claim tort liability against another participant for injuries caused by that participant's conduct, except where such injuries result from intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
Where the organizer of a mass participation event fails to fulfill its duty of care and thereby causes injury to another person, the organizer shall bear the corresponding legal liability in accordance with applicable laws.
XVII. Race Organizing Committee Contacts
1. Tel: 400-99-42195 ext. 1 (Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 12:00 AM, 1:00 - 5:00 PM)
- Email: kefu@ihuipao.com
- Website: nanjing.marathon.org.cn
XVIII. The right to interpret these regulations belongs to the Nanjing Marathon Organizing Committee. Any matters not covered herein will be notified separately.
Nanjing Marathon Organizing Committee
July 2026
