Getting to the start

No direct service — take a combination of metro and bus to Huairou, then a local bus

The race takes place at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Huairou District, approximately 80 km from central Beijing.

Per the previous edition (2025): from Dongzhimen, take express bus 916 to Huairou Beidajie, then transfer to bus H23/H24 toward Mutianyu;

total travel time is approximately 2–2.5 hours.

Some previous years offered an organizer shuttle from Shaoyaoju Metro Station;

this is unconfirmed for 2026.

Getting to the finish

No direct service — the finish is near Mutianyu; return via the same shuttle network as the start

Per the previous edition, shuttle buses run from the finish back to designated parking and shuttle points.

Road closures

Traffic controls will be in place on multiple roads, including Yanqi Lake West Road, on race day.

14 bus routes will be diverted or suspended on certain sections, and shuttles will operate for spectators.

More details

Per the 2025 edition: no runner parking is available at the start.

Drivers must park at designated shuttle points —

Sinopec Yujiayuan gas station, Miaocheng Yuhe Market, or Zhongguancun No. 1 Primary School Huairou Branch — and take the free organizer shuttles.

Driving is discouraged.