2020 MARATHON (AIMS RACE & AbbottWMM Age Group Qualifier) 1. Race Date: October 25, 2020 (Sunday) (Official Website: http://www.sunmoonlakemarathon.com/ ) (Contact Email: [email protected] ) (Facebook Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sunmoonlakemarathon/ 2. Race Site: Xiangshan Visitor Center, Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park, , (http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/English/ ) 3. Race Events: (1) 42K (Runner Limit: 1,000 persons; Time Limit: 6 hr. 30 min.; Starting Time: 6:30am) (2) 29K (Runner Limit: 3,000 persons; Time Limit: 4 hr. 30 min.; Starting Time: 6:35am) (3) 6K Walking (Limit: 1,000 persons; Time Limit: 2 hr. 30 min; Starting Time: 6:40am) 4. Race Enrollment: (1) Enrollment Period: 10am, May 3, 2020 ~ 5pm, June 15, 2020 (2) Enrollment Fee: NT$1,500 for 42K; NT$1,300 for 29K; NT$1,100 for 6K (3) Shipment or On-site Pickup Handling Fee: NT$130 per person (4) Payment Method: (1) credit card, if via online Enrollment System, (2) Taiwan 7-11 ibon payment. Enrollment fees are not refundable, and enrollment cannot be canceled after payment is made. 5. Race Package: (1) Race package will be delivered to Taiwan address only. For those who do not have Taiwan local address, race package could be pick up at race site on October 24 (from 2pm to 5pm) or October 25 (from 5am to 6am). (2) Race Package includes Bib Number and Race Chip (for 42K and 29K). The Finisher Medal and Towel will be delivered at finish line. 6. Finisher Trophy (Optional for Purchase): Runners of 42K, 29K and 6K may purchase optional Finisher Trophy for NT$550, which will engrave your name thereon. Race Jacket (Windbreaker) is included in the race package for 6K runners. Runners of 42K and 29K may purchase Race Jacket (Windbreaker) for additional NT$800. 7. Free Shuttle Bus Routes: (1) From Shuishe to Xiangshan (Race Site): 5:10am~6am (every 10 minutes) (2) From Xiangshan to Shuishe: 10:00am ~13:30pm (every 10 minutes) 8. Paid Shuttle Bus Routes and Price (Optional for Purchase for Round Trip Only; No One-Way Ticket): (1) From Taichung Bus Terminal (Bade Street) to Xiangshan (Race Site) : Departure at 4am. Return trip options: 12:00, 13:00, 13:30. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$500; will stop by High Speed Rail Station on return trip). (2) From Taichung High Speed Rail Station to Xiangshan (Race Site) : Departure at 4am. Return trip options: 12:00, 13:00, 13:30. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$500; will stop by Taichung Bus Terminal on return trip). (3) From Itashao to Xiangshan (Race Site): Departure at 4:25am. Return trip options: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:20. (Round Trip Ticket Price: NT$300).

9. Items Included: Group Clothes Bib No. Chip Towel Medal Certificate Food Drink 42K T-shirt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 29K T-shirt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6K Windbreaker Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

10. Summary of Race Information:

11. Supply Stations

12. Race Course: (1) Marathon (42.195K): Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Visitor Center -> Wenwu -> Sun Moon Lake Ropeway -> Temple -> Syuanguang Temple -> Tosha -> Wudeng Village -> 75.4K Mark on Road 21 -> Wudeng Village -> Tosha -> Xiangshan Visitor Center (2) Ultra Half-Marathon (29K): Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Visitor Center -> Wenwu Temple -> Sun Moon Lake Ropeway -> Xuanzang Temple -> Syuanguang Temple -> Tosha -> Xiangshan Visitor Center (3) 6K Walking: Xiangshan Visitor Center (Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Park) -> Shuishe Dam Park ->Shuishe Visitor Center -> Xiangshan Visitor Center

42K Elevation:

29K Elevation:

13A. Sizing Chart for T-shirt (included in race package for 42K and 29K) (in cm):

13B. Sizing Chart for Windbreaker (included in race package for 6K)(in cm):

Note: Race Windbreaker is available for purchase at additional cost of NT$800/each.

14. Trophies and Age Group: (1) The 42K marathon and 29K ultra half marathon are divided into the following age group (male and female in separate group): (1) age 60 or more; (2) age 50~59; (3) age 40~49; (4) age 30~39; (5) age 29 or under. (2) Trophies (no cash awards) will be awarded to the top overall 10 male finishers and 5 female finishers in the 42K category, and to the top overall 10 male finishers and 10 female finishers (3) In addition, trophies (no cash awards) will be awarded to top finishers in each sex/age group: (1) top 1 finisher if the group contains 50 participants or less; (2) top 2 finishers in case of 51~100 participants; (3) top 3 finishers in case of 101~200 participants; (4) top 4 finishers in case of 201~300 participants; (5) top 5 finishers in case of 301~400 participants; and (6) top 6 finishers in case of 401 or more participants. (4) All top overall finishers will not be awarded with the separate age group awards. One person can only be awarded with one trophy.

15. Luggage Storage Service Luggage storage service is available at race site. However, racer must use race storage bag to make the deposit (sample shown below). Race storage bag is available for purchase at race site for NT$200 each.

16. Representation

By enrolling the Sun Moon Lake Marathon, each runner agrees to comply with all racing rules and regulations promulgated by the event organizer. Each runner represents that he/she is in good health condition; not in a condition or illness which would prevent participation in this type of vigorous sport. Each runner enrolls this event by his/her free will. Each runner agrees to bear risks of accidents during the course of the racing event, which should be of no implication of the event organizer. Further, the runner agrees that the event organizer and the entities authorized by the event organizer have the right to use video, photo, name, figure, background, email and scores taken during the race for promotional activities.

17. Notice

(1) In case of accidents, illness or loss of personal property, liability of the organizer is limited to emergency treatment. (2) After submitting an application, cancelling or switching the event category due to personal reason is prohibited. (3) Illegal participation (participation by a runner other than the registered runner) as well as falsifying age or gender is strictly prohibited. In such cases, your entry will be void. (4) Copyright of images, photographs and articles covering the event, and their usage right for broadcasting, newspapers, magazines and internet, belongs to the race organizer. The aforementioned copyright includes but not limited to names and other personal information such as age and address (country and city only) of entrants mentioned in the article covering the event. (5) The event organizer will comply with the privacy protection laws and assures the confidentiality of information provided by the race entrants. The organizer or its representative may contact participants to confirm the information stated in their application forms.

18. Travel and Accommodation

For accommodation, you could book places near Shuishe Pier (or Shushe Visitor Center), where local foods and souvenir are nearby. We will have shuttle bus running between Shushe Visitor Center and the Race Site (Xiangshan Visitor Center) for limited time.

If you are traveling from Taichung City, the travel time between Taichung City (Main Station or High Speed Rail) is slightly over one hour.

Sun Moon Lake is a great place to spend your time. You could ride a bike around the lake, take the cable car or enjoy a boat ride. Enjoy your time while at Sun Moon Lake.