GRASSLANDS MARATHON 2011 MONGOLIA, CHINA

Grassland Extreme Marathon is unique in its setting on small packed sand and dirt trails across the grassplains around the Inner Mongolian city Xiwuqi (Xiwuzhumuqinqi). The marathon is organized by Nordic Ways in cooperation with Xiwuqi Municipal Government. Grassland Extreme Marathon invites runners of all ages and level of fitness, from elite to amateur to take part. Nordic Ways is happy to assist international runners with their trip to Xiwuqi.

Grassland Marathon has three races: 42km, 21km and 10km. The start and finish is at the city square, but the main track goes over the sweeping mongolian hills surrounding the city.

Xiwuqi is located in China Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, bordering on Mongolia. Here, traditional mongolian culture is strong with many ethnic mongolians. If you plan on doing some sightseeing in Xiwuqi, you can come one day earlier before the race and maybe visit Genghis Khan Imperial City where you can stay over night in Mongolian yurts, practice mongolian horse riding and wrestling, plus eat whole mutton and other local delicacies

Grassland Extreme Marathon was held for the first time in 2008 in connection to Genghis Khan MTB Adventure which is a 3 days stage race of 180km also organized by Nordic Ways in Xiwuqi on July 1-3. The Marathon is however a separate event of its own, held on July 2nd within the Genghis Khan MTB Advendure duration.

PROGRAM

June 29, 2011 Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing Capital airport, welcome by local guide transfer to hotel
Howard Johnson hotel 4*


June 30, 2011 City tour: Tian'anmen square, forbidden city,
lunch
Duck dinner
Howard Johnson hotel 4*

July 1, 2011 transfer to airport
flight Beijing -Xilinhaote
Arrival, check in, number bibs pick up
13:30 Opening ceremony
14:00 MTB 1st stage (two races, long and short distance)
16:30 Prize giving ceremony for the 1st stage MTB race
17:00 Local entertainment and show at the finish place(horse riding & wrestling shows)
18:30 Government banquet for both bikers and runners

July 2, 2011 07:00 Marathon Race Mass Start (42km/21km/10km)
Time limitation for Marathon will be 6 hours for marathon
12:00 Prize giving ceremony for marathon race
14:30 MTB 2nd stage (two races, long and short distance)
17:00 Prize giving ceremony for the 2nd stage MTB race
18:30 Dinner Banquet

July 3, 2011 Transfer to airport flight Xilinhaote-Beijing
Arrive in Beijing Transfer to hotel
Howard Johnson hotel 4*

July 4, 2011 Cloisonné factory, Road of Spirit, lunch, Badaling Great Wall
lunch
Howard Johnson hotel 4*

July 5, 2011 Day free in Beijing
Howard Johnson hotel 4*

July 6, 2011 Transfer to airport


Total  $1234 USD per person based on double occupancy includes one running or mountain bike race . Each additional race entry $18 USD
Single supplement $388 USD

Price Incl. * Accommodation in Beijing & Inner Mongolia
* Air fare Beiijng-Xilinhaote-Beijing
* Entrance fee, bus, English-speaking guide and meals above mentioned in Beijing
* Tips for driver and local guide
Price NOT Incl.
* Optional Tours
* Personal Comsumption

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