2027 Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon & 8.5KM
Overview
2027 Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon & 8.5KM
Coddiwomple Travel
16 reviews
May 11 - 17, 2027
2027 Great Wall Marathon, Half Marathon & 8.5KM
Beijing, China
May 11 - 17, 2027
Coddiwomple Travel
16 reviews
$3,496
Deposit: $1,000
About this trip
Since its inception in 1999, The Great Wall Marathon has become revered as one of the world's most challenging marathons. Throughout the years it has developed from mere 350 runners to a sell-out event of 2500 runners, novices and experienced alike. Join us for an unforgettable adventure, together with other running-minded spirits, friends and family.
Coddiwomple Travel
Coddiwomple Travel offers travelers who like to run the experience of participating in global running events around the globe. With a focus on a small group feel, even at the largest of events, our staff dedicate their passion and experience into providing personalized experience. We focus on the travel details and logistics so you can focus on the run and sites.
What's Included
What's included
5* Accommodations
Accommodations at the 5* JW Marriott
Daily breakast
Daily breakfast is included each morning
Sightseeing & Admissions
Admission to all of the outlined sites are included
Guaranteed race entry
Guaranteed race entry is included for your choice of running event (addition charge)
Services of Coddiwomple Travel Staff
Coddiwomple Travel Staff are available every day during the trip to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Meals*
In addition to daily breakfast, many lunches and dinners are included. You will notice when B, L, D listed on the daily itinerary. B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Gratuities
Gratuities to the local drivers and guides is included.
Domestic Airfare within China
Domestic airfare within China is included in the package extensions.
What's not included
International airfare
International airfare to China and back from China is not included.
China Visa
A China travel visa is required of all travelers. We can assist and facilitate the processing of your visa application.
Meals not listed
While many meals are included, each day will be listed with (B,L,D). (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
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1. Beijing, China
Beijing, ChinaAbout your organizer
Coddiwomple Travel
16 reviews
To Coddiwomple is to embark on a journey with a sense of adventure, embracing the unknown and allowing oneself to be guided by serendipity.
Reviews
Tuesday, May 11, 2027
Day 1
Arrivals begin today into Beijing Airport (PEK). Looks for the Great Wall Staff signs. The local team will assist you to transportation to get to the JW Marriott. Once checked in, you will have time to rest before we meet for our Coddiwomple Travel welcome and trip briefing.
JW Marriott
Wednesday, May 12, 2027
Day 2
After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day excursion to include visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Pearl Market. We have included the Chinese Acrobatics Show that will leave saying "No way. Not another one!" (B,L)
Accommodation: JW Marriott
Thursday, May 13, 2027
Day 3
Accommotion: JW Marriott
GREAT WALL INSPECTION TOUR! It's an early wake up today. We depart the hotel at 6:30AM for the tow hour drive to the race venue. All travelers, runners and nonrunners, will experience the Great Wall as the course inspection. Bring comfortable walking shoes. Open toed shoes and sandals are not permitted. We will have lunch at Yin & Yang Square before making our way back to Beijing. (B,L)
JW Marriott
Friday, May 14, 2027
Day 4
Today, after breakfast, we will depart for a tour of the Ming Tombs. (B, L) (Copy)
Accommodation: JW Marriott
Saturday, May 15, 2027
Day 5
RACE DAY! You've got an early day today with a wake up call at 3:30AM. (B,L)
Accommodation: JW Marriott
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Day 6
After breakfast, you will enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride in a local Hutong Village. This evening, you get to celebrate at the Celebration Dinner your accomplishment of conquering the Great Wall. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: JW Marriott
Monday, May 17, 2027
Day 7
Farewell. Check out of your and make your way back to the Beijing airport for your flight home. OR, head to the airport for your flight to Xi'an to begin the Xi'an Extension.
Monday, May 17
After breakfast, make your way to the airport for your flight to Xi'an. Upon arrival, you are met at the airport and will begin touring Xi'an. You will make a visit to the City Wall, as well as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, May 18
After breakfast, sightseeing today will include a visit to the famous Terra Cotta Warrior Museum. We will enjoy a sumptuous local lunch before heading back to the hotel. This evening, we will enjoy the Tang Dynasty Dancing show at the Shaanxi Opera House. (B,L,D)
Wednesday, May 19
After breakfast, depart for the Xi'an airport for your connecting flight in Beijing, and onward to home.
For those continuing onward to Guilin, after breakfast, depart for the Xi'an airport for your flight to Guilin. We will be met by the local guide and assisted to the hotel for the evening. (B,D)
Thursday, May 20
After breakfast, we will make our way the Li River where we will board the cruise to Yangshou. After enjoying lunch aboard the cruise, we will arrive Yangshou. We will check into our hotel before heading out for a evening comorant fishing show. (B,L,D)
Friday, May 21
After breakfast, we will enjoy a cycle ride to Moon Hill, along the picturesque countryside road. We will enjoy a nice lunch before heading back to Yangshou. (B,L,D)
Saturday, May 22
After breakfast, we will depart for the airport for our flight to Shanghai. We will enjoy a stroll along the Bund, before we experience a bird's eye view of Shanghai from the Jinmao Tower. We next take in a visit at the Yu Yuan Bazaar and enjoy a cruise tour on the Huangpo River. (B,L,D)
Sunday, May 23
After breakfast, we will depart for our excursion to Suzhou. Sites and visits include Master of Nets' Garden, Old Water Gate, and City Wall at Panmen. (B,L,D)
Monday, May 24
After breakfast, make your way back to the Shanghai Airport for your flight home. (B)
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