2019-07-29
Q&A for Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019
I.Application query
Q: How to apply for Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019?
A: 1. Individual application: In your mobile, log onto the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 (http://www.sherowm.com/) and click Individual Application → Register/log onto JD account → Read Rules and Regulations for Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 and Application Information →select the events Half Marathon/10km Run/Mini Run/Family Run for individual application →Fill in the online application information (must be completed) → Accept Runner Statement(or you can’t log onto application page) → Submit after claiming your application information is complete, true, and accurate → Pay online →Query the application information on the official website in 3-5 days after the payment is made →Query the bib number, download, print and sign the Runner Statement (All applicants aged at or above 18 should sign the Runner Statement; for applicants below 18, the guardian, administrator or legal representative should sign on her behalf).
2. Group application: Log onto the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019（http://www.sherowm.com/）and click Group Application → Download application form→ Fill in the application information (the name of group leader must be stated herein and all information must be completed) → Send the form to shero_cqwm@163.com (group name, leader’s name and phone number must be included in the email) → Staff confirm that the application information is complete, true and accurate and submit it→ Complete online payment → Complete application → Download, print & sign Runner Statement (All applicants aged at or above 18 should sign the Runner Statement; for applicants below 18, the guardian, administrator or legal representative should sign on her behalf).
Q: Events and time of application
A: See more details in the following table:
Events | Application starts | Deadline |
Half Marathon | 15:00 on July 31 | 15:00 on September 16 |
10km | 15:00 on July 31 | 15:00 on September 16 |
Mini Run | 15:00 on July 31 | 15:00 on September 16 |
Family Run | 15:00 on July 31 | 15:00 on September 16 |
Q: What are application requirements?
A: 1. Age requirements
Events | Age requirements | Comments |
Half Marathon | Aged above 16 (born before December 31, 2003) | Healthy and run for a long period of time for exercise |
10km Run | Aged above 16 (born before December 31, 2003) | Healthy and run for a long period of time for exercise |
Mini Run | Aged above 13 (born before December 31, 2006) | Healthy and run for a long period of time for exercise |
Family Run | An adult aged above 20 (born before December 31, 1999) takes a child aged below 13 (born after December 31, 2006) to run in it. | Healthy and run for a long period of time for exercise |
2. Those who have one of the following diseases are not allowed to compete in the Events:
a. Congenital heart disease or rheumatic heart disease;
b. High blood pressure or cerebrovascular disease;
c. Myocarditis or other heart diseases;
d. Coronary artery disease or severe arrhythmia;
e. Diabetes featuring too high or too low blood glucose;
f. Catching a cold within two weeks before the race day;
g. Pregnancy; and any other disease not suitable for sports.
Attention: It is strongly recommended by the Organizing Committee of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon that all the runners should receive medical examination in registered medical institutions (electrocardiographic examination included) and make self-assessment on the basis of medical examination report. After confirming your physical conditions are suitable for long-distance run, you can sign up for one of the events.
Q: What is the registration ceiling for each event?
A: See more details in the following table
Events | Registration ceiling | Comments |
Half Marathon | 3,500 | Application is closed after the ceiling is reached |
10km Run | 2,500 | |
Mini Run | 3,000 | |
Family Run | 1,500 teams (two runners in each team) |
Q: What is the application fee?
A: See more details in the following table
Events | Chinese runners (incl. HKSAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan region) | Comments |
Half Marathon | RMB 168/person | Including disposal timing chip |
10km Run | RMB 98/person | Including disposal timing chip |
Mini Run | RMB 70/person | Including disposal timing chip |
Family Run | RMB 140/team | Including fees for both the adult and child and for the disposal timing chip |
Q: How to apply online? How can groups apply? What are the requirements?
A: Individual application and group application are accepted. Applications can be submitted on the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019. Half Marathon, 10km Run and Mini Run accept group application. However, Family Run does not accept group application.
2. Individual application procedure:
In your mobile, log onto the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 and click Individual Application, or add the SHERO official WeChat Account of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 and click Application → Register/log onto JD account → Read Rules and Regulations for Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 and Application Information →Fill in the online application information (must be completed) → Accept Runner Statement (or you can’t log onto application page) → Submit after claiming your application information is complete, true, and accurate → Pay online →Query the bib number, download, print and sign the Statement (All applicants aged at or above 18 should sign the Statement; for applicants below 18, the guardian, administrator or legal representative should sign on her behalf).
Group application procedure (available only for Half Marathon, 10km Run and Mini Run; Family Run does not accept group application; each applying group should contain at least 20 applicants)
Log on the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 and click Group Application → Download application form→ Fill in the application information (the name of group leader must be stated herein and all information must be completed) → Send the form to shero_cqwm@163.com (group name, leader’s name and phone number must be included in the email) → Staff confirm that the application information is complete, true and accurate and submit it → Complete online payment → Complete application → Download, print & sign Runner Statement (All applicants aged at or above 18 should sign the Runner Statement; for applicants below 18, the guardian, administrator or legal representative should sign on her behalf).
Q: Where are the starting point and finish point of the race?
A: Starting point: Nanbin Park, Chongqing
Finish points: See the table below
Events | Finish points |
Half Marathon | Entrance to Nanbin Park |
10km Run | Nanbin Park |
Mini Run | Under the Chaotianmen Bridge |
Family Run | Under the Chaotianmen Bridge |
Q: I have paid application fee successfully. However, I cannot compete in it for some cause. Can I get the application fee refunded?
A. After the application fee is paid, the application procedure is completed. The Organizing Committee has given you the bib number and purchased relevant supplies. So the application fee cannot be refunded.
Q: Is there invoice for the application fee?
A: The invoice will be sent through express delivery and the recipient should pay the postage. The Organizing Committee of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019 will start to collect invoice information since July 31, 2019. If the individual or group applicants have the need, please download the Invoice Registration Form on the official website，and fill in the detailed information including the applicant name, ID number, phone number, event, amount and number of applicants (for groups), main address and other invoice-related information (invoice recipient and taxpayer identification number (only available for group applicants)) and send it to the official mailbox of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019（shero_cqwm@163.com）before 24:00, September 16, 2019. The Organizing Committee will issue invoices since November 25, 2019.
Q：Why so much information is provided?
A: The specific information is provided to better serve the runners. The Organizing Committee will purchase personal accident insurance for all runners and staff in the race. The runners are held accountable if they fail to provide incomplete or inaccurate application information, which might lead to failure to purchase insurance or result in invalidity of the insurance.
II. Relevant information of the race (See Rules and Regulations on the official website)
Q: What level of race is Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019?
A: CAA gold-label race
Q: What events are there in Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon 2019?
A: There are four events.
Division | Half Marathon | 10km Run | Mini Run | Family Run |
Starting Time | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
Race hours | 3 hours | 1.5 hours | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Specific Closing Time | 11:00 | 9:30 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
Q: What do the application fees include？
A: Half Marathon, 10km Run, Mini Run and Family Run include:
1. Race pack (runner T-shirt; bib number cloth, timing chip and Manual);
2. E-timing service and e-result certificate;
3. Personal accident insurance during the race and rescue service in the race;
4. Free-of-charge supplies on the track; and
5. Completion souvenirs
Q：After the application is confirmed, when and where to obtain the pack?
A: Please pay attention to the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon (http://www.sherowm.com/) and official WeChat account of SHERO Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon (CQIWHM).
Q: Can other people get the race kit on behalf of the runners?
A: The runners have to get the race kit on her own and sign the Runner Statement on the site. For runners aged below 18, the runner and her guardian, administrator or legal representative should sign the Runner Statement. The original copy of the Runner Statement should be given to the staff when getting the race kit.
Q: Is there bag storage service on the site?
A: We provide free-of-charge bag storage service for runners for Half Marathon and 10km Run, but not for Mini Run and Family Run.
Q: Can runners get the race pack on the race day?
A: No. Runners can get the race pack on November 7-9. For more information, please pay attention to the official website of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon (http://www.sherowm.com/) and official WeChat account of SHERO Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon (CQIWHM).
Q: I competed in the 10km Run in Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon last year. Can I compete in the Half Marathon in the race?
A: For your health and safety, the Organizing Committee of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon strongly recommends all runners should receive medical examination in registered medical institutions (electrocardiographic examination included) and make self-assessment on the basis of medical examination report. After confirming your physical conditions are suitable for long-distance run, you can sign up for one of the events
Q: What is the best approach to take in supply in the race, drinking while running or stopping to drink?
A: Runners can take in supply after running for 3km; they can drink a little while running. They can drink from the water bag in sips and place it back after drinking. The supply points of the Organizing Committee start with 5km with each one point arranged for every 2.5km.
Q: Is there parking lot for private cars in starting/finishing points?
A: The Organizing Committee does not provide parking lot for private cars. There are some parking spaces that need payment in the areas close to the starting/finish points. The Organizing Committee proposes the runners and their family members and friends to reach the starting/finishing point region by taking the public transport.
Q: Contact means of the Organizing Committee of Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon
A: Address: 11F Mobile New Media Industry Building 10, 106 Western Section on Jinkai Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing 401120
Application query: 023-62602501 (10:00-17:00 on working days)
Official website: http://www.sherowm.com/
WeChat public account: SHERO Chongqing International Women’s Half Marathon (CQIWHM)
Official email: shero_cqwm@163.com
CAA official website: www.athletics.org.cn