Information
Event Title: 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon
Date: 5 December 2021 (Sunday)
Organizers: Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government, General Association of Athletics of Macau
Aim: To boost local sports development, and strengthen bond with other countries that contributes to the promotion of sports tourism of Macao.
Races：
| Marathon | Half Marathon | Mini Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| 42.195km | 21.0975km | Approx 4.5km |
Categories：
All races are classified into male and female categories, with respective age categories as determined by the year of birth of the participants:
| Male and Female |
|---|
| Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Category | Year of Birth |
| A | 1992-2001 |
| B | 1987-1991 |
| C | 1982-1986 |
| D | 1972-1981 |
| E | 1971 or before |
| Half Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Category | Year of Birth |
| A | 1993-2003 |
| B | 1982-1992 |
| C | 1970-1981 |
| D | 1969 or before |
| Mini Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Category | Year of Birth |
| A | 2003-2006 |
| B | 1982-2002 |
| C | 1981 or before |
Race Quota：
- 1,400 participants for Marathon;
- 4,800 participants for Half Marathon;
- 5,800 participants for Mini Marathon.
Program：
| Date | Venue | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2021 - 03/12/2021 | Broadway MacauTM M/F | 12:00-21:00 |
Collection of number bib, timing chip, identification wristbands (as part of anti-epidemic measures) and Information to the Athletes document upon presentation of registration receipt, ID, COVID-19 vaccination record and proof of negative COVID-19 test results. |
| 04/12/2021 | Broadway MacauTM M/F | 12:00-22:00 | |
| 05/12/2021 | Olympic Sport Centre Stadium (Taipa) | 05:00 | First call (Stadium doors will be opened) |
| 06:00 | Start of Marathon | ||
| 06:00 | Start of Half Marathon | ||
| 06:15 | Start of Mini Marathon | ||
| 08:00 | Award Ceremony for Mini Marathon | ||
| 09:00 | Award Ceremony for Half Marathon | ||
| 11:00 | Award Ceremony for Marathon | ||
| 11:00 | End of the competiton |
Facilities and Services:
| Distance indicators | A total of 42 signboards, located every 1 km |
|---|---|
| First aid stations and mobile toilets | Placed along the course |
| Showers | One in Macao Peninsula and one in COTAI |
| Refreshment Stations | A drinks station will be set up within the first 5km and water, sports drinks or sponges are supplied every 2.5km after. A signboard will be placed 100m before each refreshment stations |
| Finish line area | Supplied with water, sports drinks, bananas and chocolate |
| Facilities | Toilets, changing rooms, shower facilities and storage for personal belongings |
| Weather | Please refer to the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau for information: https://www.smg.gov.mo/en/subpage/348/page/252 |
- All the information provided to the athletes by the Organizer of the race (including “Information to the Athletes” etc) will be considered as part of this regulation in all circumstances;
- All omitted cases will be settled by the Organizer, and in case of doubt, the Organizer reserves the right of making the final decision on the issue in question;
- By submitting application, participants have agreed to enter the 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon and have also agreed to abide by the conditions of registration and the event, and any instructions given by the Organizer;
- Participants in the 2021 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon are required to comply with the Competition and Technical Rules of World Athletics.