Event Title：2020 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon
Date：6 December 2020 (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.
Race events：
| MARATHON | HALF MARATHON | MINI MARATHON |
| 42.195km | 21.0975km | Approx 4.5km |
Race Classification：All race events are classified into male and female categories, with respective age categories as determined by the year of birth of participants:
| MALE AND FEMALE |
| Athletes who completes Marathon and Half Marathon race events will be listed in the general classification of the respective age categories, whereas the invited athletes will only be listed and awarded in the general classification of the Marathon. |
| MARATHON |
CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH |
A | 1991-2000 |
B | 1986-1990 |
C | 1981-1985 |
D | 1971-1980 |
E | 1970 or before |
| HALF MARATHON |
CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH |
A | 1992-2002 |
B | 1981-1991 |
C | 1969-1980 |
D | 1968 or before |
| MINI MARATHON |
CATEGORY | YEAR OF BIRTH |
A | 2002-2005 |
B | 1981-2001 |
C | 1980 or before |
Race Quota：
1. 1,400 participants for Marathon;
2. 4,800 participants for Half Marathon;
3. 5,800 participants for Mini Marathon.
Qualification and Conditions of registration:
Citizen, holding a valid identification document, of any nationalities that correspond to respective age group is eligible to register;
Registration Method:
1. Registration can be processed online or onsite registration, whilst fax and mail etc will not be accepted;
2. All quotas are assigned on a first come first served basis in accordance to the date and time of a successful registration;
3. Registration is subject to quota limits, and will be closed once the quota is full.
Dates of Registration:
| RACE EVENTS | DATE OF REGISTRATION |
| Marathon & Half Marathon | From 9 am on 12 September 2020 |
| Mini Marathon | From 9 am on 13 September 2020 |
Online registration:
1. Click to the official website: www.macaomarathon.com and follow the guidelines to process the registration;
2. Registration fee payment is only accepted by means of credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD & UnionPay);
3. After payment has been made successfully, the Organizer will issue a “Registration Completion Email” to the applicants to confirm completion of registration;
4. Once the Organizer approves the registration, the applicants will receive a “Race Acceptance Email” and “Race Acceptance Receipt”;
5. “Race Acceptance Email” and “Race Acceptance Receipt” will be sent within one week after the registration;
6. All applicants are required to present the “Race Acceptance Email” and “Race Acceptance Receipt” for the collection of the number bib and chip.
Onsite registration:
1. Applicants should fill in a registration form in person or through a representative, and submit the form along with a photocopy of valid identification document or AGAM membership card and registration fee, at the registration counter on the dates as stated before:
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | WORKING HOURS |
| Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion | Rua de Ferreira do Amaral | 09:00 – 18:00 |
2. From 14 September 2020, onsite registration will be at the following venue (if quota available):
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | WORKING HOURS |
| General Association of Athletics of Macau | Olympic Sport Centre Stadium, Avenida Olímpica, Taipa. Macao | Monday to Friday:9:30 – 13:00, 14:30 – 18:30Saturday: 9:30 – 13:00Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed |
3. Applicants could only submit a maximum of 15 registration forms per person each time;
4. Cash in MOP/HKD, Macau Pass and Mpay will be accepted, any exchange rate differences will not be provided;
5. Upon confirmation of registration, “Race Acceptance Receipt” will be received immediately;
6. All applicants need to present the “Race Acceptance Receipt” for the collection of the number bib and chip.
Registration Fee:
| MARATHON |
APPLICANTS CLASSIFICATION | (MOP) |
| Athletes affiliated to the AGAM (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID and valid membership card) | 100 |
| Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID) | 150 |
| Non Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of the ID of his/her belonging country/region) | 400 |
| HALF MARATHON |
APPLICANTS CLASSIFICATION | (MOP) |
| Athletes affiliated to the AGAM (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID and valid membership card) | 100 |
| Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID) | 150 |
| Non Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of the ID of his/her belonging country/region) | 400 |
| MINI MARATHON |
APPLICANTS CLASSIFICATION | (MOP) |
| Athletes affiliated to the AGAM (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID and valid membership card) | N/A |
| Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of Macao SAR Resident ID) | 50 |
| Non Local Athletes (Athlete must submit photocopy of the ID of his/her belonging country/region) | 70 |
Change of Race Events:
1. The Organizer will only consider permission to change the registered race on special condition, subject to the quota of the desired race category. Alteration will not be accepted when quota is full;
2. A written request should be submitted for the Organizer’s consideration before 6 November 2020, 17:30, stating clearly the reasons for the change of Race Event, which should be accompanied by an administration fee of MOP/HK$100 (exchange rate difference will not be considered);
3. If the change is from Mini Marathon to Half Marathon & Marathon, payment of the entry fee difference should be made;
4. If the change is from Marathon or Half Marathon to Mini Marathon, the entry fee difference will not be refunded;
5. The organizer will evaluate the request, and the administration fee will not be refunded to unsuccessful applicants.
Note:
1. 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;
2. 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;
3. By submitting application, participants have agreed to enter into the 2020 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon and have also agreed to abide by conditions of registration and the event, and any instructions given by the Organizer;
4. Participants in the 2020 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon are required to comply with the competition rules of the IAAF.
Regulation:  2020_Rules Regulation_en.pdf
Official Website: https://www.macaomarathon.com/en/ |