2024 China-ASEAN Marathon Blends Sport With Breathtaking Scenery

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The 2024 China-ASEAN Marathon kicked off on Nov 24 at the Beibu Gulf Ocean Culture Park in Fangchenggang City, attracting over 20,000 participants from over a dozen countries and regions.

The event, held in the scenic coastal bay city, featured four categories, namely a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10-kilometre (km) fitness run, and a five-km fun run, according to a statement.

Both the full and half marathons started and ended at the Beibu Gulf Ocean Culture Park, passing iconic landmarks such as Egret Park, Fubo Cultural Park, Xiwan Scenic Area, Xianren Mountain Park, and the Zhenyuling Bridge.

The race course is designed to showcase the urban landscape and coastal scenery, highlighting the unique "sea, beach, and mountain" characteristics of Fangchenggang City.

The event successfully broadened its network of international connections, receiving strong support from several international friendship cities and the consulates general of ASEAN countries in Nanning, including Cambodia and Myanmar.

Meanwhile, international partners such as Yeongdong County in South Korea, Rzeszów in Poland, and Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam actively sent delegations to participate in and observe the race.

Additionally, international friendship cities such as Zhukovsky in Russia, Loei in Thailand, and Hai Phong in Vietnam have also sent congratulatory messages.

In the race itself, Kenyan runners dominated the competition, claiming victory in both the men’s and women’s marathon titles.

-- BERNAMA