International marathon draws 35,000 runners to Shijiazhuang
By Zhang Yu in Shijiazhuang and Wang Kaihao |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-30 18:06
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Sports, culture, and international friendship converged on Sunday in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, for the 2026 Shijiazhuang Marathon.
More than 200,000 applicants registered for spots. The final lineup of 35,000 runners from 35 countries and regions, including Singapore, the United States, and Kenya, gathered at Jiefang Square. Marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge attended and cheered on the runners alongside Chinese Olympic gold medalists.
