Q: Is there any age restriction to take part in the marathon?
A: Participants in the full-marathon event should be over 20 years old (born in or before 1997);
Participants in the half-marathon event should be over 18 years old (born in or before 1999);
Participants in the mini-marathon event should be over 12 years old (born in or before 2005);
Q: Can runners with disabilities take part in the marathon?
A: Runners with disabilities are allowed to take part in the marathon. Due to the track conditions, the event will not include a special wheelchair racing group. They should gather at the mini-marathon start point to join the event. It is suggested that runners with difficulties be accompanied during the race.
Q: How to obtain direct qualification for the marathon?
A: (1) Runners who have participated in all of the last three Wuxi International Marathons will be given direct qualification.
(2) The top 10 runners in both the men's and women's categories of 2016 Lihu Lake Half Marathon will receive direct qualification to enter the 2017 Wuxi International Marathon.
(3) According to a runners' level evaluation system launched by the Chinese Athletics Association in June 2016, those who are included in the elite category can acquire direct qualification for the marathon.
Q: Do I have to wear the suits given out by the organizing committee?
A: The organizing committee has no requirements on runners' suits.
Q: Should I bring my ID card or passport with me on the marathon day?
A: No, but runners should wear their supplied wristbands and bibs as proof of identification, without which runners will not be allowed to enter the track.
Q: Where are the refreshments distributed along the marathon route?
A: The organizing committee has set up various supply stations along the route, which can be found on the race map.
