{"id":9,"date":"2018-12-24T20:13:05","date_gmt":"2018-12-24T20:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wuyitrailrace.com\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2023-02-18T09:10:24","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T01:10:24","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wuyitrailrace.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Get answers to the questions most frequently asked about running the WuYi Trail Race.<\/p>\n\t\t
Official Wuyi Trail Race registration is open, you can register\u00a0here<\/a>, on our website. Entry fees will increase as the race date gets closer, so register now before prices go up.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t NOVEMBER 3 (FRIDAY)<\/strong><\/p>\n NOVEMBER 4 (SATURDAY)<\/strong><\/p>\n NOVEMBER 5 (SUNDAY)<\/strong><\/p>\n *NOTE: Final start times subject to change on race day.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t Race entry includes:<\/p>\n It is important that all participants follow the race rules and regulations<\/a>, please review the Regulations Page for details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVIEW REGULATIONS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t The Wuyi Trail Race is located in\u00a0Wuyishan City<\/strong> in the Fujian province of southeastern China. The race check-in, starting point, and finish\u00a0is located at the Wuyi Tea History Museum (Impression Dahongpao<\/a>), which can be reached by foot or by taxi.<\/p>\n View on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t Yes, you must be in good health and fit condition to participate in this challenging race. The organizing committee reserves the right to refuse entrants who are at risk of including those with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or other potential health risks.<\/p>\n There are also COVID-19 health requirements for traveling to China and the race.<\/p>\n Currently, China requires proof of dual negative COVID-19 test results for a Health Declaration Certificate (HDC)\u00a0QR code<\/a>\u00a0before boarding any plane to China. The tests must be completed no more than 48-hours prior to departure and submitted to the local Chinese embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n Proof of vaccination is now required to participate in the race.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As you prepare for your trip to China, it is very important to consult your doctor regarding your general health to participate in endurance activities and any vaccinations you may need.<\/p>\n It is also important to check with the China embassy and your local travel requirements to verify if vaccination and certified test results are required for travel.<\/p>\n Vaccinations should be obtained from your own physician. If the race gives information about vaccination measures or other medical information, this should be considered as a service that is under no medical liability.<\/p>\n Participants must be able to document the fulfillment of vaccination requirements by presenting the International Certificate of Vaccination.<\/p>\n Please be advised that vaccination and testing requirements are the customer’s responsibility.<\/p>\n Additionally, there may be quarantine requirements upon arriving in China. Requirements are being updated regularly as we progress through the pandemic.<\/p>\n Please check your local Chiese Embassy\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for up-to-date requirements.<\/p>\n\t\t Participants will need to get to Wuyishan City and to Mt. Wuyi via high-speed trains or planes.<\/p>\n BY PLANE<\/strong><\/p>\n Participants flying in will need to arrive at Wuyishan Airport (WUS)<\/strong>, from this there you can take a taxi ride to hotels and the Mt. Wuyi Scenic Area and Wuyi Tea History Museum (Impression Dahongpao) for the race. However, Wuyishan Airport is not an international airport, participants traveling fro abroad will need to transfer from an International airport in China.\u00a0More than 30 Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macao, Shenzhen, and Xiamen, have direct flights to Wuyishan Airport.<\/p>\n BY TRAIN<\/strong><\/p>\n There are two high-speed train stations at Wuyishan City. It takes about three hours from Xiamen, Fuzhou or Shanghai to Mt. Wuyi and Wuyishan City via high-speed trains.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t A China travel visa is required for foreigners to enter the country. We recommend you apply for a visa as soon as you have your flight itinerary. It is best to apply early rather than risk missing out. When applying to be sure to\u00a0provide in advance your flight itinerary.<\/p>\n Almost all non-Chinese nationals will need a visa to enter China. There are different visa categories and you will most likely need a tourist visa (L). Please contact your local\u00a0Chinese embassy<\/a>\u00a0or consulate for more information. The procedure normally requires submitting a visa application form, paying a fee and providing the Chinese authorities with an authorized flight itinerary from your travel agent. This process takes about one to two weeks. Note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after entry. For more information please visit the\u00a0Chinese Embassy<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\t\t Wuyishan City features several hotels that are near the Wuyi Trail Race start and finish line. Simply search your favorite booking agency for hotels in\u00a0Wuyishan City near Mount Wuyi. Hotel rooms do sell out in advance, we recommend booking your hotel right after you register<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t Average weather in Wuyishan in early November is\u00a022\u00b0\/12\u00b0 C or 71\u00b0\/53\u00b0 F, with about 15% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop as elevation increases into the Wuyi Mountains, prepare for a 5-15\u00b0 variance. Most of the time it is clear and sunny weather for race day, however, we recommend checking local weather forecasts<\/a> as race day approaches and planning accordingly.<\/p>\n\t\t Entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. Due to the insurance requirements\u00a0for each individual, no transfers are allowed for this event.\u00a0 If it is discovered that your entry has been transferred, the qualification of both the transferor and transferee will be canceled.<\/p>\n\t\t The deadline to cancel an entry is July 31, 2023, 50% of fees will be refunded to anyone that submits a cancellation request before this deadline. After August 1, 2023, no refunds are available. Sorry, no exceptions. Due to race logistics and planning, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. Please submit a cancellation request from the contact<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSUBMIT CANCELLATION REQUEST\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Can’t find the answer to your question? Please\u00a0contact<\/a>\u00a0us with your questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCONTACT US\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Please note that event information here represents what is planned for the event. Locations, routes, hotels, schedule, adjustments, and changes may apply depending on conditions, availability, late participation entries, and improvements. The event strives to improve for the best experience.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDay\n\t\t\t\tHour\n\t\t\t\tMinute\n\t\t\t\tSecond\n\t\t FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Get answers to the questions most frequently asked about running the WuYi Trail Race. WHERE TO REGISTER? Official Wuyi Trail Race registration is open, you can register\u00a0here, on our website. Entry fees will increase as the race date gets closer, so register now before prices go up. REGISTER RACE DATE &…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":176,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nRACE DATE & SCHEDULE<\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t
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RACE RULES & REGULATIONS<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\n\t\t\t
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PREPARE FOR A MYSTICAL MOUNTAIN JOURNEY<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREGISTER\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"