Information

Event Title: 2012 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon
Date: 2^nd December 2012 (Sunday)
Organizers: Macau Sport Development Board、Association of Athletics of Macau
Aim:
To develop local sports, by raising the level of running, to strengthen the friendship between people from different parts of the world, contribute to the promotion of sport tourism in Macau.
Qualification for registration:
Citizen holding a legal identification document can register without discrimination of nationality.

Race Classification and Result：

Male & Female
Marathon		Half Marathon		Mini Marathon
All athletes who finish these events will be listed in the general classification and by age categories, whereas the invited athletes will only be listed and awarded in the general classification.		All athletes who finish these events will be listed in the general classification and by age categories.		All athletes who finish these events will be classified by age categories.
Category	Year of Birth	Category	Year of Birth	Category	Year of Birth
A	1983-1992	A	1984-1994	A	1994-1997
B	1978-1982	B	1973-1983	B	1973-1993
C	1973-1977	C	1961-1972	C	1972 or before
D	1963-1972	D	1960 or before
E	1962 or before

Program:

Date	Venue	Time	Content
30/11/2012	Olympic Sport Centre Stadium (Taipa)	10:00-22:00	Late Registration
			Distribution of number bibs, timing chips and information to all athletes.
1/12/2012	Olympic Sport Centre Stadium (Taipa)	10:00-20:00	Late Registration
		10:00-22:00	Distribution of number bibs, timing chips and information to the all athletes.
2/12/2012	Olympic Sport Centre Stadium (Taipa)	04:00	First call for gathering (Stadium doors will be opened)
		04:30	Last call for gathering
		05:00	Marathon and Half Marathon races start
		05:15	Mini Marathon races start
		07:00	Award Ceremony for Mini Marathon
		09:00	Award Ceremony for Half Marathon
		10:00	Award Ceremony for Marathon
		10:00	End of the competition

Race Information:

Distance indicators	Signboard on every 1 km, total of 42
First aid stations and mobile toilets	Placed along the course
Showers	One in Macau Peninsula and one in Taipa COTAI
Refreshment Stations	After the first 5 km, water, sport drink or sponges are supplied every 2.5km
Finish line area	Supplied with water, sport drink, banana and chocolate
Facilities	Toilet, changing rooms, shower facilities and storage for personal belongings
Weather	Cool, dry and most comfortable Average temperature : 16.5ºC Average wind speed : NNW – 13.2 km/h Average humidity : 69%