This event was organized by the Chinese Mountaineering Association, co-organized by Inner Mongolia Huitengxile Tourism Culture Co., Ltd., and exclusively operated by Beijing Nantianxing Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd. This marked the third consecutive year that the Huitengxile Grassland hosted the event.
The race venue, Huitengxile Grassland, is the world’s best-preserved typical alpine meadow steppe, the most beautiful flower grassland in Inner Mongolia, and also the Inner Mongolian prairie closest to Beijing. With lush vegetation, pleasant scenery, and cool climate, it is a national4A-level scenic area and the “core zone of the Grassland Summer Resort.” The Huanghuagou Valley traversed by the race route was formed during the Quaternary glacial period, featuring uniquely shaped rocks and distinctive landscapes.
On the morning of the race day, after a distinctive Mongolian opening performance, the opening ceremony officially began at9:00at the Ogedei Square (South Service Area). Attendees included Wang Yongfeng, Deputy Director of the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Vice President of the Chinese Mountaineering Association, and Captain of the National Mountaineering Team; Shi Dongpeng, renowned Chinese hurdling athlete; Guo Zihui, General Manager of Beijing Nantianxing Sports Industry Development Co., Ltd.; Hong Guoji, General Manager of Feimiao (Zhangzhou) Apparel Development Co., Ltd.; Cai Yong, General Manager of Inner Mongolia Huitengxile Tourism Culture Co., Ltd.; relevant leaders from the Ulanqab Municipal People's Congress, Government, and CPPCC, as well as leaders and officials from the Municipal Tourism Development Commission, Federation of Industry and Commerce, Sports Bureau, and the four leading bodies and related departments of Chayouzhong Banner.
Zheng Dongping, Deputy Head of Chayouzhong Banner, Ulanqab, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, warmly welcoming the leaders, guests, athletes, judges, and media friends. He stated, “The Chinese Mountaineering Association has arranged this event in Huitengxile for three consecutive years, which is not only a high recognition of the humanistic environment of Chayouzhong Banner but also strong support for its tourism industry.” He firmly believed that the China Mountain Marathon Series-Huitengxile Grassland Station would become a distinctive, highlight-rich, and top-tier sporting event, as well as a development gathering that enhances friendship, strengthens exchanges, and deepens cooperation. He hoped that through the event and media coverage, the magnificent natural scenery and hospitable spirit of Chayouzhong Banner would be fully showcased.
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The China Mountain Marathon Series was first launched in2016, themed “Run Towards the Mountains – The Extraordinary Path,” aiming to inspire running and fitness enthusiasts to embrace self-expression, success, and health through the experience of mountain marathon racing. .2018plans to hold11events in the year, with the Huitengxile Grassland Station being the fourth stop. Hosting this sporting event in the Huitengxile (Huanghuagou) Grassland Tourism Area achieves a deep integration of tourism and sports. It not only allows participants to enjoy the beauty of natural landscapes but also awakens awareness of green, eco-friendly, and healthy living, while injecting new momentum into the development of the tourism industry.