Celebrating sport, culture and commerce
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When the starting gun fired, nearly 5,000 runners shot out like arrows as the inaugural 2024 Yangtze River Delta • Qingpu New City Half Marathon began in Qingpu New City on December 15.
The race, which began at the Qinglifang (Qing Cube) Sports Center in Qingpu New City, attracted runners from 14 countries and regions across four continents and featured the half marathon (21.0975 kilometers) and the joy run (3.6 kilometers).
Bracing winter chills, runners ignited the passion of spectators with sweat, smiles and combatant spirit.
The routes stringed together a series of tourist attractions and landmarks, allowing runners to enjoy both the adrenaline rush of running and the joys of sightseeing.
After fierce competition, Sheng Wang won the men’s half marathon, clocking 1:06:29, while Wang Qiaoxia took the crown of the women’s half marathon, clocking 1:18:02.
“There are quite a number of ramps during the route, which is a good training, and the weather is perfect,” said Sheng.
Victor Wachira Miano from Kenya finished 7th in the men’s half marathon. He has been to Shanghai for only two months and was satisfied with his time.
“I enjoyed the event and the weather is very good,” said Miano. “It’s cool and I will absolutely apply next year.”
Against the backdrop of a nationwide fitness craze and the deep integration of culture and tourism, the marathon is not just a sports event, but has also become a new engine to boost regional development.
Staying true to its goal of exploring the charm of sports tourism and enhancing the event experience, the event integrated high-quality sports tourism resources in the region, centered around the theme “Follow the Half Marathon to Explore Qingpu.”
Focusing on dining, accommodation, travel, and shopping, the event uniquely launched five themed tour routes. These routes showcased Qingpu’s distinctive cuisine, comfortable accommodations, convenient transportation, breathtaking scenery, and excellent shopping options, enriching the leisure choices for citizens and tourists visiting Qingpu during the event.
The routes link Shanghai Songze Site Museum, Wanshou Pagoda, Zhidao Academy, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Qingpu Library, Xiayang Lake and Qingpu Museum, among others.
Runners and spectators along the route have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich historical atmosphere, taking in the beautiful natural landscapes while also experiencing the lively and dynamic commercial areas.
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