History of Guangzhou International Marathon
The event was founded in 20 12, and held in Guangzhou every year in late 165438+ 10, and was selected as a silver medal event by China Athletics Association in 20 13.
20 12165438+1October 18 A tragedy happened in Guangzhou Marathon on 2012 at 9: 00 am. At the press conference after the 20 12 Guangzhou Marathon, Tang Xiaoping, director of the Medical and Health Department of the Organizing Committee and deputy director of the Guangzhou Municipal Health Bureau, revealed that 10 athletes fainted in the 5 km and 1 0 km races respectively, and their heartbeats had recovered after first aid. The organizing Committee has mobilized medical experts to rescue them. During the rescue, both of them once resumed their spontaneous heartbeat and breathing, but due to serious damage to the heart and other organs, they eventually died in the early morning of 19 and the evening of 26, respectively.
From 20 13, the Guangma circuit is mainly set along the banks of the Pearl River, showing the most cultural customs with Lingnan characteristics, the most historical scenic spots in Yangcheng and the most fashionable cultural trends on both sides of the Pearl River. It is recognized by IAAF as one of the most beautiful tracks in the current world marathon. The event received enthusiastic attention from marathon enthusiasts and actively signed up for the competition.
From 20 13, the competition standard has been improved. The Organizing Committee does not accept group registration, and all contestants need to register through the official website Registration System of Guangzhou Marathon. Marathon and half marathon participants must complete more than half marathon or pass the trial run organized by the organizing Committee, and are required to collect their own equipment and submit an autographed entry statement. Therefore, Ma Guang has become the highest standard marathon event in China. 20 14 Guangzhou Marathon will be held in Guangzhou on123 October, 165438+, and the number of participants will remain unchanged at 20,000. The number of participants in marathon and half marathon increased to 5000 respectively, and the number of participants in mini marathon was 10000. Considering the limited number of applicants and numerous demands, in order to ensure that every contestant can enjoy a fair chance to participate in the competition, in 20 14, Ma Guang will refer to the practice of internationally renowned marathon events and adopt the registration method of predicting the name first and then drawing lots to confirm the qualification. In addition, in 20 14, Ma Guang will integrate charity elements, publicize charity activities, raise citizens' charity awareness, and advocate mutual assistance and friendship. As a co-organizer of the event, Guangzhou Charity Association organized a "charity phalanx" in the mini marathon to show the charity of Guangzhou.
20 15 The registration of Guangzhou Marathon will start on September 23rd, and the trial will be cancelled by "predicting the name first and then drawing lots". Novices can't register for half and full horses.