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I. Item Collection

1. Time and Location

Collection Time: April 19-20, 10:30-17:30

                 April 21, 7:30-22:30

Collection Location:Hall 1, International Exhibition Center, Guozhan Road, Yangzhou

Local Bus: Take routes 101 or 89 to the International Exhibition Center stop, then walk about 200 meters.

Take the tourist line, route 88, or route 26 to Wenchang West Road, Jiangsu Bank stop, then walk about 600 meters.

2. Collection Instructions

The competition statement has been pre-printed by the organizing committee, no need to prepare it yourself.

Individual:

Participants must collect their items in person with their original ID card; no proxy collection allowed. For those who registered with a passport or other valid documents: present the original valid document at the designated window based on the competition number received via SMS or email; no proxy collection allowed.

University Teams:

The team leader or designated person registered at the time of registration must collect the items with their original ID card and the competition statements signed by each participant.

Sponsors:

Sponsor team participants will receive their items from the sponsor. Note: The team leader must submit the signed competition statements to the organizing committee by the end of the last collection day (April 21, 22:30). Any uncollected pre-race items must be returned to the organizing committee.

3. Collection Process

II. Transportation Guide

Airport

Yangzhou and Taizhou share the Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, which is relatively far from Yangzhou city. Runners arriving by plane can take the airport shuttle bus to the Yangzhou City Terminal near Slender West Lake (ticket price 30 yuan, about 40 minutes ride, departure time varies with arriving flights), then take a taxi to various parts of the city. Direct taxi rides cost over 100 yuan.

Train

Although Yangzhou is a major town between the two rivers, its transportation is quite complicated, especially in today's era of high-speed rail. Yangzhou does not have direct high-speed rail services.

The few direct train services to Yangzhou Railway Station require detours through Nanjing via the Ningqi Railway, mostly being slow or express trains, which are time-consuming. We do not recommend this option for time-constrained participants.

Yangzhou Railway Station is located in Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, about 1 km east of the Yangzhou West Exit of the Qiyang Expressway on Wenchang West Road, about 8 km from the city center, with convenient transportation to the city.

Train + Bus

A more efficient option is to take a high-speed train to Zhenjiang, which is across the river from Yangzhou, and then transfer to an intercity bus between Zhenjiang and Yangzhou. Zhenjiang is located on the Beijing-Shanghai and Shanghai-Nanjing high-speed rail lines, with frequent high-speed train services, allowing participants to plan their travel flexibly. The intercity bus between Zhenjiang and Yangzhou takes about 30-40 minutes.

Note that there are two bus stations in Yangzhou: the Yangzhou Bus Station in the west of the city and the East Bus Station in the eastern new district. The Yangzhou Bus Station is located at 302 Hanjiang Middle Road, Hanjiang District, with convenient transportation to the main urban area. The East Bus Station is a newly built long-distance bus station, larger in scale with more parked vehicles, but farther from the main urban area.

If participants choose to stay in hotels near the race finish area or go directly to collect items upon arrival in Yangzhou, it is recommended to take a coach bus that stops at the Yangzhou Bus Station (West Station).

Self-Driving

Compared to railway transportation, Yangzhou's road transportation is much more developed. Driving to the race is also a good option for participants. From the north and south directions, you can reach Yangzhou via the following highways:

From Beijing, take the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway to the Yangzhou exit.

From Shanghai, take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway to Zhenjiang, cross the river via the Runyang Bridge, then take the Ning-Tong Expressway to Yangzhou. Alternatively, take the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, switch to the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway after Wuxi, exit at the Yangzhou exit, pass the Zhuanqiao toll station, and follow the signs to 'Yangzhou East' to enter Yangzhou city.

From Nanjing, take the Ning-Tong Expressway, exit at the 'Yangzhou West' sign, and enter Yangzhou city.

III. Accommodation Guide

The Yangzhou Marathon takes place during the peak tourist season of 'March in Yangzhou,' so accommodation prices rise, and cancellations after reservations are common. Chain hotels are a safer choice.

There is only one Jinjiang Inn on Yunhe East Road, about 1 km from the East Bus Station, which may be difficult to book.

Although there are more accommodations near the finish area, making it convenient to relax and shower after the race, the distance of over ten kilometers to the starting point makes the journey to the start unpredictable, so it is not recommended. If you cannot book a hotel near the starting point, it is recommended to stay in the city center with bus access to the East Bus Station.

IV. Race Route

Half Marathon: Start (Marathon Park) → Binshui Road → Wenchang East Road → Wenchang Middle Road → Taizhou Road → Gaoqiao Road → Wanfuxi Road → Shouxihu Road → Pingshantang East Road → Yangzijiang North Road → Wenchang West Road → Finish (Yangzhou Sports Park)

Mini Marathon: Start (Marathon Park) → Binshui Road → Wenchang East Road → Wenchang Middle Road → Taizhou Road → Finish (Dongguan Ancient Ferry)