C&D Xiamen Marathon
Run the C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025
Hit the ground running in paradise! Take on the challenge of the Xiamen Marathon on January 5 2025. Weave through Xiamen’s stunning coastline in China, a race famous for its scenic route that attracts global competitors. This prestigious marathon offers both breathtaking views and athletic accomplishment – don’t miss out! This AIMS-certified course can even serve as your qualifier for the Boston Marathon!
Marathon Tours and Travel are offering a carefully curated 4-night package for the Xiamen Marathon. Offering 5* accommodation, guaranteed race entries, transfers to the start and local tours, we’ll guide you through the picturesque city of Xiamen, where cultural heritage meets modern development. Delve into Fujian’s delectable cuisine, unwind on pristine beaches and explore the city’s captivating coastline.
Why not extend your trip in China and find out what else the country has to offer by adding on our 4-night extension trip to Guilin and Hong Kong?
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included, lunch on Saturday and Monday, and dinners on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Guide
Guidance & support from our bilingual local team
Transfers
Airport transfers included, to and from the hotel
Trip Extension
5 night post-race extension available to Hong Kong
Accommodation
4 nights in a deluxe 5* hotel
Entry
Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 event entries included (non-runner discount available)
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration dinner and drinks included
Excursions
1 Half Day & 1 Full Day sightseeing tour included
A Helping Hand
Hosted on-site by Marathon Tours & Travel
Coopah
2 week free trial for Coopah training plans
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Friday 3 January 2025
The itinerary below reflects the 4-night package. We highly recommend adding on our post-race extension to your trip to allow you the time to discover and enjoy much more of China.
Arrival Day
Individual arrival transfers from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to your selected hotel are included. On arrival to your selected hotel you will check in for your 4-night stay.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city until 17:00pm when the Marathon Tours & Travel Welcome Briefing will take place – this is scheduled to last for approximately 1 hour, so if you are making dinner reservations, please make sure these are after 18:00pm.
Saturday 4 January 2025
Warm-Up Run, Half-Day City Tour & Pre-Race Dinner
The warm-up run (organised by Xiamen Marathon) takes place today – details and timings for this will be confirmed closer to the time.
09:00 – 14:00: After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for a half-day city tour of Gulangyu Island!
Gulangyu is an island facing the city of Xiamen across the 600-meter-wide Lujiang Strait. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. With the opening of Xiamen as a commercial port in 1843, Gulangyu gradually became an international settlement and an important window for Sino-foreign exchanges. Its heritage reflects the nature of a modern settlement composed of historical buildings of different local and international architectural styles, natural sceneries and gardens.
Today, a delicious Chinese lunch is included and will be enjoyed at a local restaurant.
14:00 – 17:30: This afternoon we will make a visit to The 6th China Marathon Expo & Fujian Road Running Industry Expo 2025.
18:30 – 20:30: This evening, after you have returned from the Expo, you will enjoy a pre-race pasta dinner (buffet style, venue tbc).
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Sunday 5 January 2025
Race Day & Celebrations!
Today is RACE DAY – the start area is within walking distance from the hotel and the onsite staff will be there to assist.
Attracting runners worldwide, the Xiamen Marathon 2025 has established itself as a major event on the global marathon calendar. It’s a chance to compete alongside runners from all corners of the globe!
18:00 – 20:00: Enjoy a celebration dinner at the hotel (buffet style). Includes soft drinks, tea, coffee, local beer and imported house wine.
(Breakfast & Dinner included)
Monday 6 January 2025
Full Day Tour and Farewell Dinner
Today, after breakfast, you will leave for a full day tour of the TULOU Hakka Fortified Villages.
Fujian Tulou, also known as Hakka Fortified Villages, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. It is a group of buildings constructed between the 15th and 20th centuries, inland from Xiamen. Set amongst rice, tea and tobacco fields, the Tulou are earthen houses, several floors high, built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. They were built for defense purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, the houses functioned as village units and feature tall, fortified mud walls capped by tiled roofs with wide over-hanging eaves. The most elaborate structures date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Today, a delicious Chinese lunch is included and will be enjoyed at a local restaurant during the excursion.
Tonight upon your return to the hotel, the group will head to a local restaurant for a seafood dinner.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Tuesday 7 January 2025
Departure Day
Today, unless you have booked the extension trip to Guilin and Hong Kong, we will bid you farewell after breakfast today. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
Individual departure transfers from the hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport are included. Your departure time will be shared closer to the event date.
(Breakfast included)
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Extensions
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The Marathon Tours & Travel Xiamen Marathon itinerary offers the opportunity to add on a post-race extension to Guilin and Hong Kong.
Post-Race Extension to Guilin and Hong Kong | 7 – 11 January 2025
- Four nights’ accommodation including breakfast
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transfer to and from hotel in Xiamen, Guilin and Hong Kong
- Economy class airfare from Xiamen to Guilin
- First class seat high-speed train ticket from Guilin to Hong Kong
- All excursions and activities as mentioned, in private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide during the excursion
- Mineral water on board vehicle during tours
Note:
Post-Race Extensions, International Flights:
If you’re adding a post-race extension to your trip, please make note of which airport your extension will end at when booking your return flight.
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Tuesday 7 January 2025
Flight to Guilin
Transfer from the hotel to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
FLIGHT XIAMEN/GUILIN MF8335 (16:05/18:00) or similar (economy class)
Upon arrival in Guilin, meet and greet by your English-speaking guide, transfer to the hotel and check in.
Buffet dinner at the hotel.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Li River Cruise and Ruyi Mountain
Transfer to the pier to take the Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, a picturesque journey through spectacular sights and scenery (including simple buffet lunch on board).
After disembarking in Yangshuo, transfer to take the cable car up to Ruyi Mountain to enjoy the panoramic view from a different perspective.
Return by road to Guilin.
Tonight you will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant near the hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Thursday 9 January 2025
Guilin to Hong Kong!
Transfer to Guilin West Railway Station
HIGH SPEED TRAIN Guilin West/ Hong Kong West Kowloon G319 (12:42/15:58) in 1st class seat
Upon arrival in Hong Kong, meet and greet by your English-speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel and check in.
Dinner at leisure.
(Breakfast included)
Friday 10 January 2025
Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay and Aqua Luna Cruise
Today after breakfast you will enjoy a full day excursion in Hong Kong!
- Victoria Peak is a remnant of Hong Kong’s history as a colony of Great Britain.
- The open-air Sky Terrace observation deck located on the Victoria Peak with an altitude of 428 meters above sea level.
- Repulse Bay – one of Hong Kong’s most exclusive residential areas — on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island.
- Aqua Luna Hong Kong Cruise – Laying back on the comfort seat, indulging one complimentary drink onboard and soaking in the fantastic views and skyline of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong is a must-do thing while traveling in this city!
Dim Sum lunch at local restaurant will be provided during the tour.
Dinner will be at your own leisure this evening.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Saturday 11 January 2025
Departure Day
We will bid you farewell after breakfast today. It’s not goodbye but instead we’ll see you next time as we hope you will join us for another Marathon Tours & Travel trip.
Individual departure transfers from hotel to Hong Kong International Airport are included. Your departure time will be shared closer to the event date.
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Marathon Tours & Travel C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 Package includes:
- Stay at a deluxe hotel close to the Race Finish for 4 nights
- Daily breakfasts, except on arrival day
- Other meals as included in the itinerary
- Race briefing
- Pre-race dinner
- Guaranteed entry to the Xiamen Marathon
- Celebration dinner
- All excursions and activities as mentioned, in private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking guide during the excursion and EXPO visit
- Mineral water on board vehicle during tours
- Airport transfers to and from hotel
- Bilingual local coordination services by the Marathon Tours & Travel team
- 2-week free trial of Coopah bespoke training plans. Details on how to claim will be sent in your booking confirmation email
Not included:
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions above
Travelling with children or extra nights?
Contact us for a quote.
Room Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s policy is that anyone staying in our room block must be part of our package. If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, they must purchase our package. For example, if there are two of you, the rate would be the double occupancy rate (per person). If you purchase a single occupancy rate package, then only you are allowed in your room. To attend any of our activities, you must be part of our package.
Note:
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Post-Race Extensions, International Flights:
If you’re adding a post-race extension to your trip, please make note of which airport your extension will end at when booking your return flight.
Refer to the Extensions section for details of our post-race extension packages to Guilin and Hong Kong!(Please note package prices are subject to change should minimum numbers not be met)
All prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Xiamen Marathon Package Options Room Type Double Occupancy Single Occupancy 4 nights from 3 January - InterContinental Xiamen Deluxe Room £825 £1,145 Optional ExtrasAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Non-runner Discount - £45 Post-Race ExtensionsAll prices are per person in UK pounds sterling Post-Race Extension Double Occupancy Single Occupancy GUILIN & HONG KONG: 4 nights £1,745 £2,010
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Hotels
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Xiamen, China
InterContinental Xiamen is an international luxury hotel located in the new financial area, adjacent to the picturesque coastal road and beach, within walking distance to the JFC Shopping Mall, the Banlam Grand Theatre and the Conference & Exhibition Centre which is the location of the marathon’s start and finish area.
You may enjoy the breathtaking sea views from hotel rooms and the outdoor pool. From local tourist spots to Southern Fujian cuisine, the hotel is committed to offering authentic experiences to business travellers and leisure guests.
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Event Information
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Run the C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 with Marathon Tours & Travel!
Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
Race Date: 5 January 2025
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Xiamen Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed. Information to follow when the route is confirmed.
Course
Information to follow when the route is announced.
Time Limit & Cut Offs
Information to follow when the route is announced.
Weather
Average temperatures range between 18 to 22 deg C (64 to 70 deg F).
Eligibility
Marathon entrants must be over 20 years old.
Awards
Everyone who finishes the Xiamen Marathon within the time limit will receive finisher supplies and a medal. The organising committee will also provide race T-shirt, race bag, bib number, timing chip and official program to all the participants.
Event difficulty
Moderate.
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Registration & Booking
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Conditions of sale
Please note we cannot sell race entry without accommodation package. Race entry is not refundable.
IMPORTANT: Please note the package is not applicable to Chinese passport holders (incl. HK/MAC/Taiwan ID), even if resident overseas.
If you wish to make any changes to your reservations, administration and/or service fees might apply. For our general T&C’s please see here.
How to book
To make your booking, click on the button at the top of the page, ensuring that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party, plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for China’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.
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Guaranteed C&D Xiamen Marathon 2025 Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Xiamen Marathon event as part of our package. If you are planning to accompany a runner as a supporter/spectator you will receive a discount on the package price during the booking process.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Xiamen Marathon events we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Race Rules
All official race rules must be followed. Information to follow when the route is confirmed.
Security Policy
Marathon Tours & Travel’s security policy requires that anyone staying in our room block must be registered as part of our package. If a registered client attempts to house a non-registered guest and/or invite them to attend any of our scheduled activities, the registered guest’s tour package will be forfeited and parties may be denied access to future tours. Please note that no exceptions will be made as this policy will be strictly enforced.
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Seven Continents Club ®
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