This morning, the 2023 Qiandao Lake Marathon kicked off.
This long-lost marathon feast of 10,000 people was officially ignited with the running of the runners. The runners rushed out of the starting line with full spirit and fought bravely on the track. The staff, volunteers, and citizens who guarded the course cheered on the runners.
As the most beautiful track certified by the Chinese Athletics Association, the Qiandao Lake Marathon has always been characterized by its beautiful track scenery, connecting Qiandao Lake with runners from all over the world. The runners' running pace injected full of passion and vitality into Qiandao Lake, and the track surrounded by mountains and lakes and beautiful scenery also gave the runners the joy of indulging in running and a sense of achievement to challenge themselves.
The full marathon crosses the central lake area of Qiandao Lake, and the smooth track is surrounded by mountains and rivers on both sides, and sometimes the blue waves ripple, which makes people feel refreshed and happy, overlooking from the air, the whole track strings up countless beautiful scenery, natural scenery, pastoral scenery and urban customs are coming, and runners move to change the scenery, as if browsing a long picture, allowing people to enjoy the unique charm of Qiandao Lake more than the lake, and linger.
The marathon is not only a race, but also a journey to inherit culture. This year's Qiandao Lake Marathon further excavates cultural factors, so that the local culture of Chun'an can accelerate its running and burst out with new energy. Along the new track, participants were not only able to appreciate the natural beauty of Qiandao Lake, but also enjoyed a variety of cultural performances along the way. From folk art displays to modern performances, cultural shows on both sides of the track dotted the entire event, presenting a cultural feast that blended tradition and modernity for the runners.
In addition, the Qiandao Lake Marathon Market has also attracted many intangible cultural heritage crafts and snacks to settle in, such as kneading clay figures, blowing candy paintings, and cake making experiences. It not only adds motivation and pleasure to the runners, but also enriches the spectators' viewing experience.