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The Shanghai Tianma Circuit was inaugurated in 2004 and has hosted various kinds of racing events. [Photo/sheshantravel.gov.cn] |
Running enthusiasts are being invited to enter a team challenge relay event covering 100 kilometers at the "OK RUN" Tianma 100km Track Relay Run, taking place on the May Day holiday at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit.
Date: May 2
Arena: Shanghai Tianma Circuit, closed racing track with asphalt road surface (2km/lap)
Event: 100km Super Marathon
Organizer: Shanghai sports bureau
Regulation
Each team needs five runners in all, of which at least one runner must be female. A team leader is also needed but he/she will not compete in the marathon. One or two substitute runners are accepted and teams should inform the organizing committee whenever a substitution occurs. The marathon registration is limited to 300 teams.
Qualifications
Applicants must conform to the event's regulations, and have legal proof of identification and have a medical examination certificate (or certificate of other marathon events). Anyone who has the following diseases is not qualified to take part in the marathon event: congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, myocarditis, coronary artery disease, severe arrhythmia and diabetes. It should be noted that alcoholics, pregnant women and those who have had a cold within two weeks before the marathon are not recommended to apply for the event.
Registration
From March 31 to April 20, applicants can download the application form from Shanghai Tianma Circuit's official website or WeChat account (tianmacircuit). The registration fee is 1,000 yuan ($154) per team and 1,500 yuan ($231) for teams containing foreigners.
Team leaders should fill in the application form for its team members and send everyone's medical examination certificate (or certificate of other marathon events). Supporting documentation can be supplied later up if they cannot be submitted initially.
Registration fees should be paid to the organizer's official alipay account. Upon receiving the conformation letter, team leaders should print it out, sign it and bring it with them on the day of the event.
