dont miss this! the ultimate pre gaungzhou marathon guide

The final marathon of the year - the 2019 Guangzhou Marathon is about to start.As a double gold label event by the International Association of Athletics Federations and the Chinese Athletics Association, the Guangzhou Marathon has become a must-run event for many marathon runners due to its continuously improving services and unique city charm.

On December 8, 2019, the Guangzhou Marathon will arrive as scheduled!

Pick up your race kit at the usual place.

The race kit pickup location for the 2019 Guangzhou Marathon is still set at the Guangzhou Pazhou Exhibition Hall. The nearest metro station to the pickup point is Pazhou Station on Metro Line 8. Runners are advised to take the metro to the pickup point. Additionally, the Guangzhou Marathon has extended the race kit pickup deadline on Friday, so local runners are encouraged to pick up their kits on Friday to avoid the peak.

Race kit pickup times:

December 5 (Thursday): 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

December 6 (Friday): 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

December 7 (Saturday): 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

More importantly, we will be waiting on-site to chat with everyone. You can also join our online interaction with the hashtag #GuangzhouMarathon. We have prepared some great stuff for you!

Guangzhou Marathon on-site freebies guide

Adidas: Participate in environmental promotion to get a reusable water cup.

GAC Toyota: Sports water cups and other gifts, with a chance to win a spot in the 2020 Guangzhou Marathon.

Midea: Scan the code to exchange for various gifts, make backpack accessories, etc.

Sunshine Insurance Group: Free quantum health measurement for runners, scan the code to get gifts.

Luk Fook Jewellery: Scan the code to get a commemorative towel.

KFC: Distribute benefits and K Coffee drinks to K Running Club members.

War Horse: Interactive game to receive gifts, custom race bib buttons, and running shoe cleaning and maintenance services.

JD.com: Participate in activities to win sports bands, headbands, keychains, fridge magnets, and other gifts.

Master Kong: New product tasting event, interact to win gifts.

K COFFEE: Provide K Coffee drink services.

Codoon: Experience the boxing game to receive a notebook, and old users can scan the code to enjoy discounts on the Codoon Sports Watch X3.

In addition, let's go over what needs to be done before the Guangzhou Marathon starts.

What should you eat before the race?

On the morning of the race, you can drink a glass of warm water to help empty your intestines. Breakfast is a must and should be eaten 2 to 2.5 hours before the race. Typically, runners can choose a combination of whole wheat bread, bananas, and milk.

If you don't want to eat bread, you can have porridge, eggs, and a small amount of pickles. Traditional Shanghai noodle soup can also be a good choice. However, you need to allow time for digestion and ensure your intestines are empty.

Many runners wonder if they need to eat extra food before the race starts. Actually, you don't, because eating too much before the race can make you feel too full and uncomfortable during the run.

What gear should you wear?

Runners can choose their attire based on the weather on race day. If you're not worried about the temperature, you can wear a running vest and shorts for a light and comfortable run. If you think you might get cold, you can wear compression shirts and pants to ensure a good race condition. However, be prepared for rain.

Running shoes: Your exclusive marathon shoes.

Clothing: Running T-shirt, shorts, compression wear, running socks, windbreaker, etc.

Accessories: Visor, headband, buff, waist pack, arm pack, gloves, etc.

Supplies: Energy gels, energy bars, salt tablets, energy chews, etc.

Others: GPS heart rate watch, heart rate strap, kinesiology tape, nipple guards, etc.