Use Alipay's in-app Transport QR code (乘车码) for metro and buses — set it up once in the Alipay app and scan at the turnstile/reader. It works with foreign passports and foreign credit cards, no Chinese bank account needed.
Getting to the start
Metro Line 1, Luogang Station, Exit A or D -- walk to Qinghai Road Gate 2 entrance of Luogang Park
Detailed transit specifics are per the 2025 edition (Nov 9, 2025) since 2026 logistics not yet published.
Getting to the finish
Rongchuang Leyuan (full marathon finish, per 2025 route)
Different location from the Luogang Park start -- plan return transit accordingly.
Half marathon route instead loops back toward Luogang Park.
More details
In 2025, 25 bus routes along the course were rerouted/turned back/suspended race day -- expect similar for 2026.
Confirm exact shuttle pickup points closer to race day.
More details
Three free shuttle routes ran 5:30-6:30am in 2025 to Luogang Park's northwest entrance: from Huangshan Road/Xinrui Building (20 buses),
from Huiyuan bus stop (20 buses), from the Luogang Park hotel cluster (10 buses).
Metro Line 1 ran extended schedule (first train 5:30am, ~5min frequency 5:00am-3:00pm) with free rides for bib-holders.
IC card
Hefeitong (合肥通)
Metro station service counters / ticket offices, or via the Hefeitong app or its WeChat/Alipay mini-program
Not accepted at the gates — get the local card above
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Foreigners can apply for a physical Hefeitong card with a valid passport at designated outlets,
but for a short race trip the Alipay QR code is far easier to set up and top up with an international card.
Confirm you've enabled the 'Transport' QR feature for Hefei specifically inside the app before your first ride.
