[Travel Fun Fact]Hit the Road Running: A Selection of America’s Top Three Marathon Events
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In recent years, many people have enjoyed traveling by running marathons, as they can explore foreign landscapes while engaging in the sport. This fall and winter, the most eye-catching events are undoubtedly the three major marathons hosted in the "birthplace of marathons" — the United States: the "New York Marathon," the "Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon," and the "Honolulu Marathon." Some events this year will expand in scale, adding different courses to challenge participants' physical strength and endurance, along with exciting themed packages — a must for marathon enthusiasts.
1) New York Marathon
The Brooklyn Bridge, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, will soon transform into part of the marathon route in November.
The New York Marathon is second only in fame to the Boston Marathon, having originated in 1970 and ranking among the World Marathon Majors. The course runs through all five boroughs of New York City, taking runners past symbolic landmarks of the "Big Apple," such as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. It’s the perfect choice for experiencing the vibrant side of New York.
Event Date: November 1, 2015
Race Distance: 42 KM
Official Event Website:www.tcsnycmarathon.org/
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2) Las Vegas
The opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in full swing
Las Vegas's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is one of the largest nighttime marathon events in the United States, renowned for its "rock star costume" theme and accompanying "live music performances." Participants can dress up as their favorite rock stars according to personal preference, and along the race route, live band performances are held at regular intervals. With the added ambiance of moonlight, runners can enjoy the Las Vegas nightlife scenery along the way, offering a unique road running experience.
Event dates: November 12–15, 2015
Race categories: 5KM / 10KM / 21KM / 42KM
Official event website:www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas/
3) Honolulu Marathon, Hawaii
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Since 1973, a marathon event has been held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the second Tuesday of December each year, and this year marks its 43rd edition.During the race, participants can enjoy the vast coastline of the Hawaiian Islands, along with the gentle sea breeze, which helps to relax both the mind and body.In addition, the race route is not only winding and challenging, but also features significant temperature variations of up to nearly 10 degrees Celsius depending on the region, which greatly tests the participants’ physical strength and endurance.
Event time: December 13, 2015
Running events: 10KM / 42KM
Official website of the event:www.honolulumarathon.org/
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