Mountains and sea embrace, Qin-Macau integrates together. The 2026 Hengqin Life Insurance Hengqin Marathon will kick off on December 27 at the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone, with official registration opening at 10:00 AM today. The event was hosted by the Executive Committee of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and jointly organized by Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd. and Nanguang (Group) Co., Ltd. Plans to apply for Class A event technical certification from the Chinese Athletics Association.

This edition expanded the event scale to 20,000 people, with marathon (5,000 participants) and half marathon (15,000 participants).Two projects. Focusing on three dimensions: 'increased incentives, upgraded privileges, and refined services,' the event has simultaneously upgraded prize money settings, competition equipment, athlete services, and medal design, striving to present an annual road running event that combines professional standards with Qin'ao characteristics. Runners can access the official Hengqin Marathon website, 'Hengqin Marathon,' 'Huafa Sports,' and 'Nanguang Cultural and Creative.' 'Official platforms like WeChat accounts sign up to join us for the year-end running appointment.'

Comprehensive upgrades to event privileges

This year's event has been comprehensively optimized in prize money, equipment, and participant services, aiming to provide participants with a thoughtful, comfortable, and memorable experience.

Prize money has been significantly increased. The total prize money for this edition increased more than 2.3 times compared to the previous edition, rising from 117,600 yuan to 275,600 yuan. The marathon champion's prize increased from 10,000 yuan to 30,000 yuan, and the half marathon champion's prize increased from 5,000 yuan to 15,000 yuan.

The full gear suite has been upgraded and refreshed. Competition and finisher materials have been upgraded and renewed, with greater emphasis on practical details. Race uniforms, clothing bags, sports patches, reusable raincoats, finisher bags, finisher towels, soothing slippers, and more. Runners with a net marathon time of less than 3 hours (exclusive) will receive exclusive rewards for clearing the third server; Athletes who meet the criteria for personal best results can apply for PB shirts after the race, with 5 yuan shipping free to their homes.

The official shuttle bus is free. For the first time, the event introduced an official shuttle bus 'zero-cost ticket, advance reservation' mechanism. Contestants could book tickets with one click through the 'Huafa Sports' mini-program and ride for free with their race wristbands. The shuttle route mainly covers Hengqin Island and the Shizimen area, linking key areas such as Hengqin Port, major hotels, parking and transfer points (P+R), and the vicinity of the start and finish points, enabling efficient multi-point connections to make travel worry-free and the competition experience more comfortable for participants.

Free download of Track AI video. The event provides free track AI video services to all finishers, and personal highlight highlights are automatically generated after the race for players to download and share.

Carnival Cuisine Upgrade. In terms of post-competition experiences, the Qin'ao Food Market will further expand in scale, introducing more authentic Hengqin and Macau flavors, balancing athletes' physical recovery with taste enjoyment. After the race, guests can enjoy a taste budding tale of two cities and immerse themselves in the cultural fusion of Qin-Macau.

The withdrawal and withdrawal mechanisms are more user-friendly. This year's event adopts a 'register first, then draw lottery, and pay after winning the lottery' registration system. If a participant is unable to participate for any reason, they may submit an application during the subsequent withdrawal and refund periods, and the registration fee will be refunded proportionally, effectively safeguarding their autonomy and flexible time to participate.

The finisher's medal was unveiled

As it moved, the qin and ao moved in the palm of her hand

This year's finisher medal was like a blooming lotus spinning at the fingertips, continuing the classic lineage of the Hengqin Marathon's 'lotus, symbiosis of Qin-Macau, dynamic interaction,' but with a more exquisite double-layer rotation technique, it pushed this legacy to a new level.

The medal features a perfectly circular double-layer rotating structure, cleverly nesting the twin-stem lotus silhouettes with the outer three-dimensional petals. Gently turning the surface, the inner twin lotus and outer petals dance in sync, just like runners running—every step refreshes the scenery, and every turn makes Qin'ao feel like it flows in the palm of her hand. The lower layer features a spiral water system texture, with rings extending outward like tides, echoing the coastal character of Hengqin and the convergence of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and vividly portraying the shared origins and connected water veins of Qinqin and Macau. The back features silhouettes of Hengqin and Macau city landmarks, with the project mileage engraved above and a blank area in the middle. Participants can enjoy free medal engraving services on-site to preserve exclusive memories.

This medal is both a proof of completion and a microcosm of Hengqin and Macau—as the city landmarks flow before your eyes, as the spin turns; As I focused, every difficult and glorious moment of self-challenge replays in my heart.

The official souvenirs and the first batch of pre-sale have arrived

Only some of the treasures are unlocked first; more new products are rushing in. Each piece is a unique ritual for runners, worthy of long-term treasures. First batch pre-sale, limited quantity, first come!

Classic island circuit, enjoy panoramic views of Qin'ao and Qin'ao

This year's event plans continue to use the highly praised 'fastest' island circuit, passing through Hengqin Financial Island Central Park, Hengqin Port, and more The University of Macau Hengqin campus, Wetland Park, and the Flower Sea Promenade are city landmarks and natural attractions. Along the way, you can enjoy distant views of Macau across the river; Mountains and sea complement each other, Qinzhou and Macau blend together, with unique scenery accompanying you all the way. Running through it, the beauty of Hengqin's mountains and sea, as well as the city's newness, are all right before your eyes.

Taking the mountains and sea as the path, he fulfilled the promise at Qin'ao. The 2026 Hengqin Marathon relies on the classic island circuit, with comprehensive upgrades in multiple services, dedicated to presenting runners with a professional, warm, and uniquely distinctive marathon event for Qin'ao. The registration channel is now open. Participants are welcome to sign up through official channels such as the Hengqin Marathon official website, Mala Mara app, and Huafa Sports mini-program. On December 27th, gather in Hengqin, ride the sea breeze along the island circuit, and experience the beauty of Qin'ao's mountains and sea, as well as the joy of running!