2017 Jiulong Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon Photo by Ding Jimin
China News Service Ningbo, April 23 (Reporter Li Jiayun) On April 23, the 2017 Jiulong Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon was held in Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. This year, the number of participants exceeded 10,000, including a running team from Taiwan. They "run" through the shallow Bay Strait and enjoyed this "road running carnival" with runners from "five lakes and all over the world".
It is reported that the Jiulong Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon won the "Most Beautiful Track Featured Event" at the 2016 China Marathon Annual Conference. Participants will surround the beautiful Jiulong Lake and enjoy a "ecological running" with their feet.
wanders among the lake and mountains. Cai Yizhu, the head of the Nantou Marathon Group in Taiwan, sighed: "Joy along the shore of Jiulong Lake and close your eyes in the soft wind. It feels like participating in the Sun Moon Lake Lake Marathon in Taiwan, very friendly."
2017 Kowloon Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon Photo by Ding Jimin
. Zeng Yujing, a member of the Taiwan running group, has come to the mainland for a marathon this year. He said that this competition not only allows us to go to the "natural oxygen bar" in the mountains to , but also the competition's security check, track control, supply along the way, etc. are very professional and in-depth. There are folk dances along the way, "It feels great, just like participating in the 'carnival'."
In the 10,000-person team of the 2017 Jiulong Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon, runners from all walks of life "showed their magical powers". Not only did the "rabbit running team", "sister running team", "veteran running team" and other people appeared one after another, but also the "dads" who were pushing the stroller and the runners who were holding pet dogs all "go on the battlefield".
2017 Kowloon Lake (Ningbo) International Half Marathon Photo by Ding Jimin
Lin Peixuan, who has participated in six marathons in Taiwan, said that Taiwan’s marathon events are very popular. In recent years, various parts of Taiwan will also hold events with different themes such as “beer marathon” and “watermelon marathon” based on local characteristics.
"This is my first time participating in a marathon in mainland China. I didn't expect that here, marathons are also 'national sports'. I saw many running groups with different themes and personalities, and felt the lively and diverse side of the marathon culture in mainland China." Lin Peixuan said.
In addition, what impressed Lin Peixuan was that the organizing committee of this competition also established the "Love Run Fund" to support students from families with financial difficulties based on the registration fee for participating athletes. "Integrating charity into the sports is very creative and meaningful." Lin Peixuan praised.
"This year we have a total of 20 members participating in the competition. I hope more Taiwanese runners can come to the mainland to see it in the future." Cai Yizhu said that he hopes that mainland marathon events can incorporate more Taiwanese elements, and Taiwan's marathons can also invite more mainland friends to participate. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait can use "marathons" as a media to enhance emotional exchanges. (End)
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