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SUN MOON LAKE MARATHON

2024 SUN MOON LAKE MARATHON

(AIMS RACE & AbbottWMM Age Group Qualifier)

1.  Race Date: October 27, 2024 (Sunday)

     (Official Website: http://www.sunmoonlakemarathon.com/)

     (Contact Email: sunmoonlakemarathon.service@gmail.com)

     (Facebook Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sunmoonlakemarathon/

2.  Race Site: Xiangshan Visitor Center, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park, Nantou County, Taiwan (http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/English/)

3.  Race Events:

(1) 42K (Runner Limit: 1,000 persons; Time Limit: 6 hr. 30 min.; Starting Time: 6:30am)

(2) 29K (Runner Limit: 3,000 persons; Time Limit: 4 hr. 30 min.; Starting Time: 6:35am)

(3) 6K Walking (Limit: 1,000 persons; Time Limit: 2 hr. 30 min; Starting Time: 6:40am)

4. Race Enrollment:

  • Enrollment Period:
    – 10am, January 15, 2024 ~ 5pm, May 31, 2024
  • Enrollment Fee:
  • Shirt Set (including race shirt, but no jacket): NT$1,700 for 42K, NT$1,500 for 29K, NT$1,200 for 6K.
  • Jacket Set (including jacket, but no race shirt): NT$2,200 for 42K, NT$2,000 for 29K, NT$1,700 for 6K.
  • Super Combo (including both race shirt and jacket): NT$2,500 for 42K, NT$2,300 for 29K, NT$2,000 for 6K
  • Early Bird Discount: All entries prior to February 28, 2024 are eligible for NT$100 deduction from enrollment fee.
  • Shipment or On-site Pickup Handling Fee (for international runners): NT$150 per person
  • Payment Options: (1) credit card, if via online Enrollment System, (2) cash at local convenience store (such as 7-11, Family Mart), Enrollment fees are not refundable, and enrollment cannot be canceled after payment is made.

5. Sizing Chart

The following size chart is a guide to assist you to select your size. Measurements are indicative of garments’ measurements. All measurements are in centimeters and inches (in brackets). Please be aware that age and height are not conclusive to sizing.  Please pick shirts that you wear on daily basis as guidance to the sizing and measure them on flat surface. Due to material and cutting, there might be some difference between the actual clothing that you receive and the chart below in terms of sizing. Please allow plus and minus 3cm error.

6. Race Enrollment Summary

7. Race Package:

(1) Race package will be delivered to Taiwan address only. For those who do not have Taiwan local address, race package could be pick up at race site on October 26 (from 2pm to 5pm) or October 27 (race date from 5am to 6am).

(2) Race Package includes Bib Number and Timing Chip (for 42K and 29K). The Finisher Medal and Towel will be delivered at finish line. Please do not bend or fold the timing chip, which could damage the timing chip and affect timing records.

8. Finisher Trophy and Finisher Trophy (Optional for Purchase at NT$600 each) (Each trophy will engrave your name thereon):
(1) 42K runners may purchase 42K First Time Finisher Trophy, or Finisher Trophy.
(2) 29K runners may purchase 29K First Time Finisher Trophy, or Finisher Trophy.
(3) 6K participants may purchase Finisher Trophy only.

9. Free Shuttle Bus Routes:

  • From Shuishe to Xiangshan (Race Site): 5:10am~6am (every 10 minutes)
  • From Xiangshan to Shuishe: 9:00am ~13:30pm (every 10 minutes)

10. Paid Shuttle Bus Routes and Price (Must be purchased upon enrollment; Round Trip Only; No One-Way Ticket):

  • From Taichung Train Station to Xiangshan (Race Site) : Departure at 4am. Return trip options: 12:00, 13:00, 13:30. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$500; will stop by High Speed Rail Station on return trip).
  • From Taichung High Speed Rail Station to Xiangshan (Race Site) : Departure at 4am. Return trip options: 12:00, 13:00, 13:30. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$500; will stop by Taichung Train Station on return trip).
  • From Itashao to Xiangshan (Race Site): Departure at 4:15am. Return trip options: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:20. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$300).

11. Refund Policy:

During registration period, if a runner wishes to cancel registration, all registration fees will be refunded after deducting NT$250 handling fee. Cancellation between June 1 and July 31, 2024 for personal reasons will be subject to deduction of the following fees: (a) 42K deducts NT$600, (b) 29K deducts NT$500, (c) 6K deducts NT$400. No cancellation is permitted after August 1, except for the following causes (with supporting evidence provided) and refund application must be filed prior to August 30, 2024: (a) natural or manmade disaster; (b) traffic disruption; (c) military service; (d) injury, illness, or pregnancy, or (e) engagement, wedding or funeral. Cancellation between August 1 and August 30, 2024 for the aforementioned reasons will be subject to deduction of the following fees: (a) 42K deducts NT$800, (b) 29K deducts NT$700, (c) 6K deducts NT$500. If the race is postponed due to pandemic or event of force majeure, runner may apply for refund. The registration fee will be refunded after deducting NT$250 handling fee.

12. Supply Stations

13 Race Course:

  •  Marathon (42.195K): Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Visitor Center -> Wenwu Temple -> Sun Moon Lake Ropeway -> Xuanzang Temple -> Syuanguang Temple -> Tosha -> Wudeng Village -> 75.4K Mark on Road 21 -> Wudeng Village -> Tosha Police Station -> Xiangshan Visitor Center
  • Ultra Half-Marathon (29K): Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Visitor Center -> Wenwu Temple -> Sun Moon Lake Ropeway -> Xuanzang Temple -> Syuanguang Temple ->  Tosha Police Station-> Xiangshan Visitor Center
  • 6K Walking: Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Dam Park ->Shuishe Visitor Center -> Xiangshan Visitor Center

(Race Site & Course)

14. Trophies and Age Group:

(1) The 42K marathon and 29K ultra half marathon are divided into the following age group (male and female in separate group): (1) age 60 or more; (2) age 50~59; (3) age 40~49; (4) age 30~39; (5) age 29 or under.

(2) Trophies (no cash awards) will be awarded to the top overall 10 male finishers and 5 female finishers in the 42K category, and to the top overall 10 male finishers and 10 female finishers

(3) In addition, trophies (no cash awards) will be awarded to top finishers in each sex/age group: (1) top 1 finisher if the group contains 50 participants or less; (2) top 2 finishers in case of 51~100 participants; (3) top 3 finishers in case of 101~200 participants; (4) top 4 finishers in case of 201~300 participants; (5) top 5 finishers in case of 301~400 participants; and (6) top 6 finishers in case of 401 or more participants.

(4) All top overall finishers will not be awarded with the separate age group awards. One person can only be awarded with one trophy.

15. Clothing Storage Service

Clothing storage service is available at race site. However, racer must use race storage bag to make the deposit (sample shown below). Race storage bag is available for purchase at race site for NT$300 each.

16. Representation

By enrolling the Sun Moon Lake Marathon, each runner agrees to comply with all racing rules and regulations promulgated by the event organizer. Each runner represents that he/she is in good health condition; not in a condition or illness which would prevent participation in this type of vigorous sport. Each runner enrolls this event by his/her free will. Each runner agrees to bear risks of accidents during the course of the racing event, which should be of no implication of the event organizer. Further, the runner agrees that the event organizer and the entities authorized by the event organizer have the right to use video, photo, name, figure, background, email and scores taken during the race for promotional activities.

17. Notice

(1) In case of accidents, illness or loss of personal property, liability of the organizer is limited to emergency treatment.

(2) After submitting an application, cancelling or switching the event category due to personal reason is prohibited except as provided herein.

(3) Illegal participation (participation by a runner other than the registered runner) as well as falsifying age or gender is strictly prohibited. In such cases, your entry will be void.

(4) Copyright of images, photographs and articles covering the event, and their usage right for broadcasting, newspapers, magazines and internet, belongs to the race organizer. The aforementioned copyright includes but not limited to names and other personal information such as age and address (country and city only) of entrants mentioned in the article covering the event.

(5) The event organizer will comply with the privacy protection laws and assures the confidentiality of information provided by the race entrants. The organizer or its representative may contact participants to confirm the information stated in their application forms.

(6) The event organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel the race event due to typhoon, earthquake, epidemic, natural disaster or any event of force majeure. If the event is postponed to the current year or the following year, no refund will be made but the enrollment can be deferred to the next event.

(7) The event organizer will follow guidelines and instructions of CDC and the competent authorities in the event of pandemics to postpone the event to a later day. However, no refund will be made.

(8) For your own safety and health, please consider whether or not to purchase travel insurance and/or other similar insurance for participating this event.

 18. Travel and Accommodation

For accommodation, you could book places near Shuishe Pier (or Shushe  Visitor Center), where local foods and souvenir are nearby. We will have shuttle bus running between Shushe Visitor Center and the Race Site (Xiangshan Visitor Center) for limited time.

If you are traveling from Taichung City, the travel time between Taichung City (Main Station or High Speed Rail) is slightly over one hour. Sun Moon Lake is a great place to spend your time. You could ride a bike around the lake, take the cable car or enjoy a boat ride. Enjoy your time while at Sun Moon Lake.