Ice Marathon: A New Chapter in the Ice and Snow Revival in Northeast China.
i.The history and revival of the Ice Marathon.
The Ice Marathon, which originated in the Netherlands and was once a glorious event in the early 20th century, was sadly halted at the end of the century as the climate warmed. Today, however, it is back on the track with a new attitude. On the morning of the 30th, the first China Jilin Songhuajiang Ice Skating Marathon Challenge and the main venue of the 2024 National Fitness New Year Greeting were held in Jingyu County, Baishan City, Jilin Province, paving a new chapter for the revival of the ice marathon.
ii.The first China Jilin Songhua River Ice Skating Marathon Challenge.
In this iconic event, the Songhua River has become an arena for players. Thousands of runners wore skates, running shoes, snowboards, rowed dragon boats, and rode bicycles, starting together from their respective starting points and starting the race together. The event attracted runners from all over the country as well as from all over the world, demonstrating the charm and attraction of the ice marathon.
This marathon is not only a race, but also a grand event of ice and snow culture. The athletes sweated on the ice, got in close contact with the ice and snow nature, and experienced the fun of ice and snow sports. The event not only includes ice skating marathons, but also snow bike marathons, dragon boat skating and other events, providing participants with a diversified ice and snow experience.
iii.Safety and security of the event and track maintenance.
In ice and snow sports, safety is always the number one consideration. The organizers conducted a strict safety assessment before holding the event, and explored the ice three times in the stage to confirm the average thickness of the entire ice layer to ensure the safety of the track. At the same time, the maintenance of the track is also very careful, and the outdoor ice operators in Jilin Province work day and night to polish and maintain the track, ensuring the smooth competition of the runners.
In addition to safety, the maintenance of the track is also an important part of the fairness of the race. In order to ensure a fair race, the flatness of the track and the quality of the ice surface are crucial. Therefore, pre-race maintenance work is particularly important. During the race, the maintenance staff also kept an eye on the track to ensure that the competitors were in the best possible condition.
iv.The features and significance of the event.
This event not only brought a unique snow and ice experience to the participants, but also promoted the development of local ice and snow sports. The revival of the ice marathon has made the Northeast region once again the center of ice and snow sports, providing impetus for the high-quality development of the ice and snow economy. At the same time, the holding of the event has also played a positive role in promoting the local tourism industry, attracting more tourists to experience the charm of ice and snow sports.
The revival of the Ice Marathon is not only a sporting event, but also a cultural inheritance and innovation. This ancient event has been revitalized in today's era, and has become a bridge between people and nature, and the inheritance of culture. It not only makes people feel the fun of ice and snow sports, but also arouses people's attention to the protection of the natural environment and stimulates people's love for ice and snow culture.
v.Epilogue.
The revival of the ice marathon marks the beginning of a new chapter in ice and snow sports in Northeast China. Through this iconic event, the ice marathon showed its unique charm and attraction, and at the same time injected new vitality into the development of local ice and snow sports. May this event become a catalyst for the development of ice and snow sports in Northeast China, so that the ice and snow culture will shine more brilliantly in this land.