Report from China Jiangxi Net by journalistOuyang XingOn the afternoon of June 18, the “Guomao Real Estate · Run for Jiangxi” 2016 First City Orienteering Challenge officially and perfectly came to a close at the Jiangxi Provincial Olympic Sports Center. 1,600 teams comprising 8,000 participants were divided into five groups, and together with volunteers and citizens who love running, a total of ten thousand people celebrated the joy of sports in the name of running, and integrated into this beautiful city through movement. Many participants expressed that they would take part in the “Run for Jiangxi” again next year.
Receiving awards on stage
Over ten thousand people measured Nanchang’s charm with their feet
On the morning of June 18, the Jiangxi Provincial Olympic Sports Center was bustling with excitement. The runners in colorful outfits had finally waited for this day, as the public gathered together for the joy of running. Around 9:30 a.m., upon the organizer's signal, the participants dashed off toward their destinations.
It is understood that this event saw the participation of 1,600 teams with 8,000 participants. Including volunteers and citizens, about ten thousand people took part in this running event. The organizing committee arranged 31 checkpoints into five routes, with each checkpoint being recommended by various districts of Nanchang based on their unique features and featuring corresponding mission tasks. All participating teams were randomly assigned to these five routes.
“It’s really so much fun to run with so many people,” one participant said excitedly. Normally, he runs alone to keep fit, but today (June 18), joining so many others in the race not only made him happy, but also helped him make many new friends. Everyone helped and cooperated to complete the missions, making the event very meaningful and absolutely worth joining, all while measuring Nanchang’s charm step by step.
Award-winning participants
Participants praised for completing tasks in the rain
Since the launch of the activity in February this year, the “Run for Jiangxi” has received enthusiastic support from participants, with unprecedented enthusiasm for joining. What checkpoints and tasks did the participants prefer? Reporters from China Jiangxi Net interviewed several contestants and found that most showed strong interest in tourist attractions, taking selfies with selfie sticks at every stop. Some preferred historical and cultural checkpoints, while others hoped for more challenging intellectual puzzles, ideally requiring both brain and brawn. It seems that freshness and challenge have become the biggest demands of the participants.
The weather on the 18th also became a topic of discussion among the participants. It wasn’t raining when they set out in the morning, but once they arrived at the checkpoints and started their tasks, thunderstorms joined in the “fun,” causing inconvenience to many. But some participants continued their missions or ran toward the next target despite the rain in order to finish faster.
“These participants gave it their all, and everyone was united, not afraid of heat or fatigue,” said Mr. Zhang, a citizen shopping at Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza, giving a thumbs-up to the runners. To save time, Xiao Liu from the team “Run for Brothers Yay Line 4” was braving the rain to complete his task, while his teammates cheered him on. Reporters from China Jiangxi Net learned that there were many participants like Xiao Liu.
Guomao Real EstateThe Run for Jiangxi City Orienteering Challenge Came to a Perfect Close
Running along the road in June, measuring the beauty of Nanchang step by step. The city orienteering race is not only a competition but also a sports festival for the citizens of Nanchang. During this event, besides the attention drawn by tens of thousands of runners, the team names were also wildly creative, with many sparking amusement — such as “Five Big Bangs,” “New Meitu Avengers Alliance,” “Can’t Think of a Name,” “Three Flowers Two Grass Team,” “Chateau Changyu Treasure Warriors,” “Firekill Team,” and “Little Sun Treasure Hunters...” The quirky team names amused everyone.
Perfectly concluded
After a day of hard running, in the afternoon of the 18th, participants gradually returned to the Jiangxi Provincial Olympic Sports Center to attend the award ceremony. According to the rules, the top 15 teams on each route received awards. At 3:30 p.m., with the conclusion of the award ceremony, the Guomao Real Estate · “Run for Jiangxi” 2016 First City Orienteering Challenge also came to a perfect close.
It is worth mentioning that during the opening ceremony that morning, Guomao Real Estate also made a charitable donation, contributing up to 36,000 yuan to the Nanchang Charity Volunteer Association University Federation based on the number of participants, aiming to allow everyone to engage in public welfare and contribute love while exercising — the funds will support high school students from poor families in attending university, helping them realize their university dreams.
“Although the event has come to a perfect close, the spirit of moving forward through running must continue,” said participant Mr. Li, who said he and his teammates will join the “Run for Jiangxi” again next year.
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