Event Title: 2023 Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon
Date: 3 December 2023 (Sunday)
Organizers: Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government, Galaxy Entertainment Group, General Association of Athletics of Macau
Aim: To boost local sports development, and strengthen bond with other countries that contributes to the promotion of sports tourism of Macao.
Races:
Marathon | Half Marathon | Mini Marathon |
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42.195km | 21.0975km | Approx 6.3km |
Categories:
All races are classified into male and female categories, with respective age categories as determined by the year of birth of the participants:
Male and Female |
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Marathon | |
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Category | Year of Birth |
A | 1994-2003 |
B | 1989-1993 |
C | 1984-1988 |
D | 1974-1983 |
E | 1973 or before |
Half Marathon | |
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Category | Year of Birth |
A | 1995-2005 |
B | 1984-1994 |
C | 1972-1983 |
D | 1971 or before |
Mini Marathon | |
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Category | Year of Birth |
A | 2005-2008 |
B | 1984-2004 |
C | 1983 or before |
Race Quota:
Program:
Date | Venue | Time | Content |
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29/11/2023 - 01/12/2023 | Broadway MacauTM M/F | 12:00-21:00 |
Collection of number bib and timing chip, Information to the Athletes document upon presentation of registration receipt and ID. |
02/12/2023 | Broadway MacauTM M/F | 10:00-22:00 | |
03/12/2023 | Olympic Sports Centre Stadium (Taipa) | 05:00 | First call (Stadium doors will be opened) |
06:00 | Start of Marathon | ||
06:00 | Start of Half Marathon | ||
06:15 | Start of Mini Marathon | ||
08:00 | Award Ceremony for Mini Marathon | ||
09:00 | Award Ceremony for Half Marathon | ||
12:00 | Award Ceremony for Marathon | ||
12:00 | End of the competiton |
Facilities and Services:
Distance indicators | A total of 42 signboards, located every 1 km |
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First aid stations and mobile toilets | Placed along the course |
Showers | One in Macao Peninsula and one in COTAI |
Refreshment Stations | A drinks station will be set up within the first 5km and water, sports drinks or sponges are supplied every 2.5km after. A signboard will be placed 100m before each refreshment station. |
Finish line area | Supplied with water, sports drinks, bananas and chocolate. |
Facilities | Toilets, changing rooms, shower facilities and storage for personal belongings. |
Weather | Please refer to the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau for information. |