Why race in China
A huge race calendar brings events every month, from Great Wall trails and karst mountains to megacity marathons and indoor fitness races. Add the food and time to explore beyond the finish line, and your race becomes a trip worth making.
Which races
- HYROX in China
- Beijing Marathon
- Shanghai Marathon
- Challenge Xiamen
- IRONMAN 70.3 in China
- UTMB World Series in China
Challenge Shanghai: 24–25 October 2026 in Haiwan, Fengxian. Confirm dates and entry requirements with the organiser before booking.
Browse all race guides or read the complete guide to racing in China as a foreigner.
How to enter
Start with the official race website. Registration pages may be in Chinese, and popular marathons often use lotteries. Have your passport details ready and check whether a medical certificate or qualifying result is required. We help you navigate the forms and understand the organiser’s requirements.
Visa basics
Visa requirements depend on your passport, itinerary and length of stay. Many nationalities can enter visa-free, but check the current rules before booking. Read our visa and travel guide and confirm with the National Immigration Administration. We check your case for you.
What we do
- Bib pickup — We collect your race bib and race pack, or join you at the expo.
- Airport ↔ venue transfers — From airport arrivals to the start line. And back again.
- Private driver — Your own driver for race week or your entire trip.
- Accommodation — Hotels close to the start line. Booked and checked.
- Gear shopping & delivery — Gear and nutrition bought locally and brought to you.
- Bike & gear logistics — Your bike and gear shipped to the venue and back home.
- Race-day support — On site, on your side. We step in when things go wrong.
- Your emergency contact — A local number that answers 24/7 during your stay.
- Extra travel days — Stay a little longer. See China beyond the finish line.
- Translation & local help — SIM/eSIM, Alipay, WeChat Pay, registrations. The local details, sorted.
$100 / €100 per athlete, per race. Our service fee covers planning, coordination, bib pickup and 24/7 support during your stay. Third-party costs are paid at cost, with a full quote before you pay anything.