2016Year4Month17Day, the opening event of the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race was grandly held at the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing, marking the official start of the2016season. Attending the opening ceremony were Wang Yongfeng, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Mountaineering Association; Wang Fengwu, Vice President of the China Scenic Areas Association; Liu Baosuo, President of the Beijing Mountaineering Sports Association; Yan Naxin, Secretary-General; Wang Jiancheng, Vice President of the Beijing Scenic Areas Association and Party Committee Secretary of the Ming Tombs Special Zone Office; Li Zhijie, Deputy District Chief of Changping District, Beijing, where the event was held; Liu Dakai, Chairman of Shizhi Sports, the exclusive operating organization of the race; as well as representatives from friendly scenic areas including Guangxi Pingtian Mountain, Shanxi Hengshan Mountain, Guangdong Danxia Mountain, Chongqing Jinfo Mountain, Jiangxi Guifeng, Guizhou Yuntaishan, Henan Huangbaishan, Zhejiang Moganshan, and Henan Jigongshan.
The China Fitness Mountains · Badaling Mountaineering Race attracted thousands of hiking enthusiasts to register and participate, sparking a new wave of mass mountaineering enthusiasm. Among them was a distinguished guest—Wang Liping, the gold medalist in the women’s 20-kilometer race walk at the2000Sydney Olympics, who joined the event as a regular participant. She climbed the Badaling Great Wall alongside fellow hiking enthusiasts and led the charge for the first stop of the Fitness Mountains Race.20Seven
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Leaders and guests delivered speeches on stage at the opening ceremony
2016First Stop: Boldly Conquer Badaling, Making the Fitness Mountains Race Even More Exciting/The China Fitness Mountains · Badaling Mountaineering Race featured two categories: the Men’s & Women’s Speed Category and the Fitness Category. The Men’s & Women’s Speed Category is a competitive mountaineering group aimed at professional athletes and enthusiasts of mountaineering and trail running; the Fitness Category is geared toward participants who are more focused on involvement rather than competition. The total distance of the climbing route was/meters, with the highest elevation at3970meters. All participants who completed the648kilometers within the stipulated time received a finisher’s certificate and souvenir.4It is reported that to enable outstanding mountaineering athletes to better realize their potential through the Fitness Mountains Race platform and to make the race even more thrilling, the new season of the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race has made adjustments to the previous rules. The total prize money for the stop races has reached
RMB ten thousand, and the number of athletes eligible for points rewards has expanded from the previous top three to the top five. This move aims to boost participants' enthusiasm, making the speed category competition even more intense and the overall event even more exciting.5Competitors Awaiting the Start
New Season Theme: “No Mountain, No Joy” – Making the Fitness Mountains Race Even More Fun
With the launch of the China Fitness Mountains · Badaling Mountaineering Race, the Fitness Mountains Race has also entered its new season. Building on the concept of “making mountains more fun,” the new season adopts the annual theme of “No Mountain, No Joy.” Events such as “Culinary Delights on the Fitness Mountains,” “Fitness Mountains Sky Festival,” and “Fitness Mountains Treasure Hunt” ensure that the climbing experience is no longer monotonous—participants can enjoy a delightful mix of scenic views and recreational fun.
Additionally, the new season of the Fitness Mountains Race introduces an exclusive “One Mountain, One Color” supporting service, ensuring each mountain offers participants a unique and refreshing experience, maximizing the natural and cultural value of each site.2016Five Years of Growth – The Fitness Mountains Race Boosts New Development in Sports Tourism
It is understood that by
5, the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race had been held for five years. On the occasion of its fifth anniversary, looking back since its launch in
, the Fitness Mountains Race has been held annually at renowned peaks across the country. In addition to popularizing outdoor mountain sports, showcasing the charm of famous mountains, promoting environmental protection, and advancing the sustainable development of scenic areas, the race has also encouraged nationwide fitness activities. It has established a comprehensive sports-tourism platform for hiking enthusiasts and travelers alike.2016In an interview, an athlete who has participated in multiple events said: “The Fitness Mountains Race is enjoyable for both professionals and amateur runners. During the event, not only do you improve your physical fitness and outdoor skills, but you also get to enjoy the stunning scenery of different mountainous areas, which refreshes both body and mind. Actively participating in the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race has become a healthy lifestyle choice for me, and I will continue to support and take part in the race in the future.”2012Happy Competitors Taking a Group Photo to Celebrate the Event
During the interview, an athlete who has participated in numerous events said: "The mountain climbing race is a treat for both professional athletes and amateur runners. Not only does it help improve physical fitness and outdoor skills, but it also allows participants to enjoy the stunning scenery of various mountain scenic areas, refreshing both body and mind. Actively participating in the China Fitness Mountains Mountain Climbing Race has become a healthy lifestyle choice for him, and he will continue to support and take part in the event in the future."
Team members enjoying the competition take a happy group photo together
It is reported that2016the participation in the China Fitness Famous Mountains · Juyongguan Station reached1600people, garnering widespread attention and support from participants right at the start of the new season. Subsequently, the Famous Mountains Race will also be held this year in8locations such as Xinjiang’s Tianshan Tianchi, Jiangxi’s Guifeng, and Guangxi’s Pingtianshan.2016The new season not only allows participants to explore famous mountains and rivers but also promotes a healthy outdoor lifestyle and showcases the unspoken charm of cities.