On December 31, the last day of 2023, the 2023 Chongqing Rongchang Marathon started. 12,000 runners bid farewell to 2023 with a marathon, rushed to a better 2024, and launched a sprint to the new year.
On December 31, Rongchang People's Square, the 2023 Chongqing Rongchang Marathon started. Photo by Chief Reporter Long Fan.
This event is a national A-level marathon event certified by the Chinese Athletics Association, with three events: full marathon, half marathon and mini run, with a total number of more than 12,000 participants.
The track passes through urban landmarks and scenic spots such as China Xiabu Town, Marathon Square, Sexi River Sports and Culture Park, Wanbao Road Immigrant Cultural Park, Wanlingfu Mansion, etc., fully displaying the natural and cultural scenery of Rongchang. While enjoying the competition and feeling the passion of sports, the contestants can also have a panoramic view of Rongchang's cityscape, landscape scenery and pastoral scenery.
On December 31, Rongchang People's Square, the contestants crossed the finish line. Photo by Chief Reporter Long Fan.
Not only that, the design of medals, trophies, clothing and other materials in this competition are integrated into elements such as Rongchang pigs, Rongchang pottery, and Rongchang scenic spots, reflecting the organic combination of marathon culture and Rongchang's local traditional culture.
At half past eight o'clock in the morning of the same day, with the sound of the whistle, the mighty team set off from the starting point of Yingbin Avenue in Rongchang People's Square, and staged a grand running scene of 10,000 "horses".
On December 31, Rongchang People's Square, "Rongchang Pig" ran on the track. Photo by Chief Reporter Long Fan.
According to the relevant person in charge of the organizing committee, the marathon held this year not only attracted the majority of sports enthusiasts to sign up, but also many sports enthusiasts in Rongchang actively participated, and there were nearly 800 cadres and employees of government agencies and institutions, which fully demonstrated the strong national fitness atmosphere in the district.
On December 31, Rongchang People's Square, citizens are participating in the competition. Photo by Chief Reporter Long Fan.
It is understood that in recent years, Rongchang has accelerated the construction of a strong sports area and achieved remarkable results. It has been successfully approved as the first batch of national sports consumption pilot cities and the only national sports consumption pilot city in Chongqing and a model area for all-sports fitness.
In Rongchang, 'it's better to invite guests to dinner than to ask for **sweat' has become a fashionable way to socialize. The relevant person in charge of Rongchang District said that by building a healthy city system of "10-minute fitness circle", Rongchang has basically realized a good environment of "fitness everywhere". In the past three years, Rongchang has held more than 440 national fitness events, with 200,000 participants.