In Hengqin in March, the yellow flower wind chimes are in full bloom

The Hengqin Marathon is burning

Facing the unknown track, the sun that can crit at any time

Know the track in advance

It can help players to have a better PB

The following is a detailed practical strategy for you

Helps you distribute physical energy and replenish accurately

Make sure you finish the race safely

Hengqin Marathon course map

Hengqin Marathon Road Book

▍Marathon (42.195km)

Central Park of Hengqin Financial Island (starting point) - Huitong 5th Road (eastbound/retrograde) - Wing Ao Road (southbound) - Huandao East Road (southbound) - Hengqin Avenue (westbound) - Central Avenue (northbound) - Xiangjiang Road (eastbound) - Tianyu Road (northbound) - Haojiang Road (westbound) - Zhongxin Avenue (southbound) - Hengqin Avenue (westbound) - Huandao West Road (northbound) - Haojiang Road (turnback) - Huandao West Road (northbound/ Retrograde) - West Qinhai Road (westbound) - Houpu Road (switchback) - West Qinhai Road (northbound) - North Qinhai Road (eastbound) - Huitong 5th Road (eastbound/retrograde) - Central Park of Hengqin Financial Island (end point).

▍Half Marathon (21.0975km)

Hengqin Financial Island Central Park (starting point) - Huitong 5th Road (eastbound/retrograde) - Wing Ao Road (southbound) - Huandao East Road (southbound) - Hengqin Avenue (westbound) - Central Avenue (northbound) - Xiangjiang Road (eastbound) - Tianyu Road (northbound) - Haojiang Road (westbound) - Zhongxin Avenue (northbound) - North Huandao Road (westbound/retrograde) - Central Avenue (northbound) - Aigean Road (switchback) - Central Avenue (northbound) - Qinhai North Road (eastbound) - Huitong 5th Road (eastbound) - Hengqin Financial Island Central Park (end).

▍Fun Run (about 6 km)

Hengqin Financial Island Central Park (starting point) - Huitong 5th Road (eastbound/retrograde) - Wing Ao Road (southbound) - Qinhai East Road (southbound) - Qinhai East Road (switchback) - Qinhai East Road (northbound) - Wing Ao Road (northbound) - Huitong 5th Road (westbound/retrograde) - Hengqin Financial Island Central Park (finish).

0-1km (Marathon/Half Marathon/Fun Run)

The contestants set off from the modern Central Park of Hengqin Financial Island, which is known as the 'green lung of the city', with a CBD and lush trees, which perfectly integrates the vigorous development and natural ecology of Hengqin. After the start, go east along Huitong 5th Road, and the surrounding modern commercial buildings show the vitality of Hengqin City. Then turn to southbound Wing O Road, the road is lined with excellent greenery, and the environment is open and tidy. The Happy Run diverted into Qinhai East Road, and the twin cities of Qinhai and Macao gradually appeared, and the sound of the waves was refreshing.

Precautions: When the starting point is crowded, runners must plan their starting position in advance, avoid frequent lane changes in the crowd, affect the running rhythm, pay attention to control the speed, and prevent collisions.

1-6km (Fun Run)

The Happy Run diverted into Qinhai East Road. The pavement of Qinhai East Road is relatively flat and has a wide view. Runners can see the buildings of Macao from afar, but due to the proximity of this section to the sea, there may be strong crosswinds at some times, so runners should pay attention to their running posture and maintain their balance.

Replenishment and cooling: Medical point, portable toilets, drinks and drinking water are available at 2.5 km.

1-5km (Marathon/Half Marathon)

Marathon and half marathon runners then enter the southbound Huandao East Road, where high-rise buildings and lush trees are gathered, and a number of landmark buildings such as Hengqin Huafa Commercial Capital, Hengqin Port, Legend Pangdu, Macao Youth Entrepreneurship Valley, and Hengqin Campus of the University of Macau are gathered here, showing the appearance of a new urban city in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, each of which is a footnote to the integration of Hengqin and Macao.

Replenishment and cooling: There is a medical point and portable toilets at 3 km. At 5 km, there is a timing point, a medical point, a portable toilet, drinks and drinking water.

5-9km (Marathon/Half Marathon)

Turn into the westbound Hengqin Avenue, the road is wide, the surrounding cities are built in an orderly manner, you can see the rise of various commercial complexes, modern residential areas, etc., tower cranes are lined up, showing the development potential of Hengqin. Among them, the Hengqin International Tennis Center has a unique shape and smooth lines, and its professional facilities provide high-quality venues for many domestic and foreign competitions, showing the sports charm of Hengqin. The surrounding environment here is beautiful, which is conducive to the players to adjust their rhythm.

Note: In this stage, the runners will go down through the Qinshi Tunnel and the Qinyu Tunnel in turn, the light in the tunnel is relatively dim compared to the outside, and when approaching the tunnel entrance, the runners can slow down in advance and gradually adapt to the change of light to ensure safety during the running.

Replenishment and cooling: 7.5 km is home to a health point, a drinking water point and a portable toilet.

9-14km (Marathon/Half Marathon)

Go north along Central Avenue, turn right into Xiangjiang Road and Tianyu Road, and pass Sisi Bridge to Haojiang Road westbound. This section of the road is excellent green, surrounded by Tianmu Riverside Park and green space, the air is fresh, which can effectively relieve the fatigue caused by running. At Central Avenue, the marathon and half marathon diverge to the south and north respectively.

Note: During this stage, the runners will pass through the Sisi Bridge. Please slow down when crossing the bridge to avoid crowding and slipping. At the same time, the bridge has a wide field of vision, do not suddenly slow down or stop because of the scenery, maintain a steady running rhythm, pay attention to the runners in front and behind, and cross the bridge safely.

Supply and cooling: 12.5 km is home to a medical point, a drinking water point, an energy supply station and a portable toilet.

14-23km (Marathon)

The marathon runners continue to travel west along Hengqin Avenue, the road is wide, and the surrounding commercial facilities and projects under construction show the vitality of Hengqin's sustainable development. After 17 kilometers, turn right to Huandao West Road, the natural landscape gradually increases, after 18 kilometers enter Haojiang Road, run along the Tianmu River, the Tianmu River is full of green trees, flowers, and winding trails, which is an ideal place for leisure and sports, and marathon runners can feel a different kind of comfort when passing by, relieve the fatigue and tension of the race.

Replenishment and cooling: Drinking water points, energy supply stations, portable toilets and medical points are located at km 17.5 and km 22.5. There is a spray point (spray cooling point) at 22.5 km.

23-31km (Marathon)

After turning back on Houpu Road, go north along Qinhai West Road, the surrounding ecological environment is good, as if you are in a natural habitat in the city. Among them, the Guangdong-Macao Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park, which integrates R&D, production and incubation, is the first project to be implemented under the Framework Agreement on Guangdong-Macao Co-operation.

Supply and cooling: There are timing points, portable toilets, drinks, drinking water and medical points at 25 km. At 27.5 kilometers, there are drinking water points, energy supply stations, mobile toilets, and medical points; At the same time, there is one spray point (spray cooling point). At 30 km, there are timing points, portable toilets, drinks, drinking water and medical points.

31-38km (Marathon)

Before turning into Qinhai North Road, the contestants will pass through Mangzhou Wetland Park, which has an excellent ecology, lush mangrove forests and birds. Entering Qinhai North Road to the east, the contestants will pass through the Hengqin Flower Sea Promenade, which is now in the flowering period, and the different kapok in the Flower Sea Promenade is competing to spit out, bringing visual surprises to the tired players and increasing the running momentum.

Replenishment and cooling: There are timing points, portable toilets, drinking water, energy supply stations and medical points at 32.5 km. At 35 km, there are timing points, portable toilets, drinks, drinking water, energy stations and medical points. There is one spray point (spray cooling point) at kilometers 32.5 and 37.5.

14-17km (Half Marathon)

Half marathon runners enter the central avenue to start the second half of the race, and after turning back at Aegean Road, enter Qinhai North Road to join the marathon runners.

Supply and cooling: Mobile toilets, drinking water, energy stations and medical points are located at 17.5 km.

38km/17km - Finish Line (Marathon/Half Marathon)

Marathon and half marathon runners converge at the intersection of Qinhai North Road and Central Avenue, and finally cross Haiqin Bridge to Huitong 5th Road and return to the end point of Hengqin Financial Island Central Park.

Replenishment and cooling: There is a timing point, portable toilets, drinks, drinking water and medical points at 40 kilometers of the marathon. There is a spray point (spray cooling point) at km 17.5 and a timing point, portable toilets, drinks, drinking water and medical points at km 20.

In view of the hot weather that may occur on the race day, the organizing committee arranged fog cannon trucks at 14 points along the track to spray and cool down the runners, and at the same time, it is also recommended that the contestants prepare sunscreen equipment before the race, hydrate in advance, and do a good job of sun protection.

During the competition, the players should make reasonable use of supply points and cooling facilities according to their own state, scientifically adjust the rhythm, and always pay attention to their heart rate.

The real finish line for runners is to get home safely. The marathon spirit is not about conquering a certain number, but about listening intelligently to every signal of the body.

On March 23rd, I hope that every player can enjoy the spring of Hengqin and enjoy the competition.