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The 2016 Beijing Western Ancient Road Trail Race kicks off today, along with the official launch of the "You Run, We Pay" campaign by Green Field Outdoor...

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Last updated 2026-11-08 — On April 10, 2016, the Beijing Western Ancient Road Trail Race, organized by Green Field Network and hosted by Muchengyuan Outdoor Club, was held at Quanmen in Mentougou. This event marked the first running race of Green Field's 2016 calendar, which will later see various outdoor fun runs across the country. The initiative will also adopt an integrated online and offline approach to kick off...

2016Year4Month10Day, the Beijing Western Ancient Road Trail Race, organized by Green Field Network and hosted by Muchengyuan Outdoor Club, was held at Quanmen in Mentougou. This event marked the first running race of Green Field2016year, and will be followed by various forms of outdoor fun runs nationwide. It will also adopt an integrated online and offline approach to open2016a new chapter for Green Field Fun Runs.

The race started from Quanmen, known as the “source of Mentougou,” and offered both a half marathon20kmand a full marathon30km, ultimately returning to Quanmen. It is reported that over 400 participants took part in the race, including many top athletes from across the country.

Full Marathon:30-kilometer course (with a total elevation gain of 1,300 meters): Start at Quanmen – Puppy’s Home (CP1) – Xiluopo Village – Ma Zhiyuan’s Former Residence – Beijing Western Ancient Road Stele – Dragon King Temple – Jiuyuan Village – Dongshiguyan Village (CP2) – Xishiguyan Village – Luopoling – Wangping – Huangshigang Village – Tanwang Road (CP3) – Matiwo – Fengkou’an – Tianqiaofu Village – Sandian Village – Finish at Quanmen

Full Marathon (30 km) elevation profile, with a total ascent of 1,500 meters and an 8-hour cutoff time

Half Marathon:2020-kilometer course: Start at Quanmen – Puppy’s Home (CP1) – Jiulong Mountain Ridge – Fengkou’an – Huangshigang Village – Tanwang Road (CP2) – Matiwo – Fengkou’an – Tianqiaofu Village – Sandian Village – Finish at Quanmen

Half Marathon (20 km) elevation profile, with a total ascent of 1,000 meters and a 6-hour cutoff time

Corporate Elite Participation

The April 10 race saw participation from elite individuals from various fields,including the founder and chairman of Toread,Sheng Faqiang,who led the Toread Fun Run Teamalong with other executives, actively taking part and achieving excellent results.Actively participated and achieved excellent results.

Highlights of the Race

Trail running elites gathered

The women’s champion of the 30 km race was Dong Li, a renowned “female warrior” in the running community.

Every participant who completed the full marathon received a beautifully crafted medal.

"You Run, We Pay"

In addition to the intense yet relaxed off-road races, the "You Run, I Pay" campaign launched by Green Field Network also officially went live—just scan the QR code on WeChat to join in.

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