Get a First Look at the Event Services for the 8-Hour Challenge 2013 Charity Hike

    The 8-Hour Challenge 2013 Charity Hike, organized by the China Youth Development Foundation and the Hebei Youth Development Foundation, co-organized by the nursery Action and Ci Media, and sponsored by Perfect (China) Co., Ltd., advocates using the power of public good and walking to help rural children read and grow happily. On September 28th, at the Jinshanling Great Wall, the 8-Hour Challenge Charity Hike will take you through the beauty of golden autumn, feel the weight of history, inspire those around you through action, fight for public good, and fight for yourself.
    Over the years, the 8-Hour Challenge has been committed to providing all participants with the most thoughtful event services. This year, the organizing committee of the 8-Hour Challenge has worked to offer even more comprehensive services for participants on top of last year’s foundation. Now, come with us to learn about all the event services provided for participants in the 8-Hour Challenge 2013 Charity Hike.

Transportation to and from the event:The organizing committee arranges round-trip transportation from downtown Beijing to the event site for all participants.
Refreshment stations:A total of 10 refreshment stations are set up along the course, providing runners with essential food supplies such as mineral water, biscuits, fruit, rehydration salts, as well as emergency treatment such as ice packs.

The 8-Hour Challenge 2013 Charity Hike features 10 refreshment stations along the route to provide participants with necessary food and drinks to replenish energy.

Timing service:The organizing committee provides each participant with a timing chip to obtain their race results at the finish line.
Mountain rescue:A dedicated outdoor rescue team will be arranged for the mountain trail section, with personnel patrolling at regular intervals to ensure the safety of participants and enable them to receive necessary assistance as quickly as possible.
Sweeper service:Sweep vehicles will be available on the road sections to provide support for participants who are physically exhausted.
Medical services:Medical ambulances will be stationed at refreshment checkpoints and key intersections along the route to provide emergency medical care for participants.
Participant package:Each participant will receive a participant package, including a race bib (with safety pins), a timing chip, a race guide, a quick-dry T-shirt, and a small gift. The participant package can be collected as per pre-race notification.

8-Hour Challenge participant package – Timing chip

8-Hour Challenge participant package – Race apparel (quick-dry T-shirt)

Awards and prizes:Medals and prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category (Gold Foot Award, Silver Foot Award, Bronze Foot Award).
Commemorative certificate:Donation receipts will be provided to all donors, and finisher certificates will be given to every participant who completes the hike.

Registration channels for the 8-Hour Challenge:
Online registration:http://hiking.cydf.org.cn
Hotline:010—64790550/ 64790553
Official WeChat:

QR code for the official WeChat of the 8-Hour Challenge