2016The second leg of the season's China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race was grandly held at Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing. Following4the17month6day5at Juyongguan where athletes bravely conquered the challenge,
on themonthday, athletes reunited once more in Chongqing to challenge the mystical and majestic Jinfo Mountain.Xuchuan, Party Committee Secretary of the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Liu Jian, Director of the Service Center of the China National Scenic Areas Association,Xin Shijie, Director of the Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau,Li Mingqing, Secretary of the Nanchuan District Committee of the Communist Party of China,
and other leading officials from various levels of Chongqing, along with Ling Yu, Vice President of Shizhi Sports, the exclusive operating organization, also
representatives from friendly scenic areas such as Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, Xinjiang, Hengshan Scenic Area in Shanxi, and Fenghuang Scenic Area in Hunan, jointly attended the opening ceremony.2016Increased Difficulty, Endless Challenges/To enable a wide range of mountaineering enthusiasts to participate in this event,/the China Fitness Mountains and the 4th Jinfo Mountain Mountaineering Race featured three categories: Men’s13and Women’s Speed Climbing Groups, Family Double Group, and Fitness Group. Among them, the Men’s1700and Women’s Speed Climbing Groups are competitive mountaineering categories with a certain level of athletic intensity, primarily targeting professional athletes, mountaineering, and trail running enthusiasts; the Family Double Group is a mass mountaineering category for families, with shorter distances and lower intensity; the Fitness Group is mainly for individual participants with participation rather than competition as the main goal. The Speed Climbing Group race route for this event covered a total distance of approximately/kilometers, with an altitude of7meters. The Family900and Fitness Group race routes covered a total distance of
Jinfo Mountain is a national natural heritage site and a5A-rated scenic area, known as the "Alps of the East." It is the only scenic spot in Chongqing to be honored with the title of "China's Fitness Famous Mountain." Its ancient and pristine geology, abundant natural resources, and mild climate have nurtured countless precious forms of life, making it an exceptional ecological destination for lung cleansing and forestA scenic area honored as a "China Fitness Famous Mountain." Its ancient and pristine geology, abundant natural resources, and mild climate have nurtured countless precious forms of life, making it an ideal place for cleansing the lungs and enjoying forests.SPAimmersion. The Bitan Yougu and Shuangyeqiao race sections feature fast-flowing rivers and steep gorges that look as if carved by knives and axes, creating a striking and dynamic scene alongside the agile athletes. The ancient high-altitude cave systems are another highlight of Jinfo Mountain, characterized by their massive scale, long formation history, and well-defined development layers, reflecting significant changes in the region’s hydrogeological and paleokarst landscape evolution. The course difficulty is second only to that of Huashan, known as the "Most Precipitous and Dangerous Mountain Under Heaven" in the Famous Mountains Race series, undoubtedly testing the participants' physical strength and courage. It is precisely because of its unique landforms and profound culture that Jinfo Mountain stands out among China’s many famous mountains, becoming another highlight of this year’s event.
In an interview, an athlete who has participated in the Famous Mountains Race multiple times told reporters: "Climbing Jinfo Mountain is indeed quite challenging, even for professional mountaineers, but the spectacular and beautiful natural scenery along the way allows for complete relaxation of both body and mind. He said that only by participating in the China Fitness Famous Mountains Mountaineering Race can one truly experience the charm of these great mountains and rivers."
The "No Mountain, No Joy" Famous Mountains Race gets creative
Building on the philosophy of "making famous mountains more fun," the new season’s event adopts the annual theme of "No Mountain, No Joy." The event hardware has been continuously upgraded with greater emphasis on participant experience. For the first time, a themed carnival was launched at the opening ceremony and perfectly integrated with the family group category, truly blending competition, fashion, and entertainment. The carnival featured“Giant Feet,”、“Mascot Photo Ops,”、“Bullseye Shooting,”、“Screaming Jump Rope,”、“Bowling, and”five other game activities, dividing the venue into five interactive zones. Nearly a hundred family groups participated, with each warming up through the carnival activities before the race, creating a very lively atmosphere. By spreading healthy, green, and environmentally friendly fitness concepts through themed activities, not only were children’s practical skills enhanced, but family cohesion was also strengthened.
Blue-shirted figures could be seen everywhere during the event—they were the "Good Sports Volunteers" from Nanchuan District. This was not their first time participating in and serving the Famous Mountains Race. The race’s professional judging team and top-tier operations team hold training sessions for them before every event to ensure smooth and safe proceedings. For hiking enthusiasts, the Famous Mountains Race is a journey of chasing dreams and becoming a better self. For the "Good Sports" volunteers, it offers even more growth and rewards. Though the volunteers are all students, they were fully prepared, sacrificing their rest time to commit wholeheartedly to the event. Like soldiers, the "Good Sports" volunteers stood firm at every post, serving every athlete and guest who passed by. Holding themselves to the high standards of the China Fitness Famous Mountains Mountaineering Race, they continue to actively promote the "Good Sports Action," striving to safeguard the event and contribute their part.TThe figures in T-shirts are "Good Sports People" fitness volunteers from Nanchuan District. This is not their first time participating in or volunteering for the Famous Mountains Race. The race’s professional officiating team and top-tier operations crew hold training sessions for them before every event to ensure smooth and safe proceedings. For hiking enthusiasts, the Famous Mountains Race is a journey of chasing dreams and becoming a better self. For the "Good Sports People" fitness volunteers, it offers even greater rewards and personal growth. Though the volunteers are all students, they are fully prepared, sacrificing their rest time to dedicate themselves to the event. Like soldiers, the "Good Sports People" stand firm at every post, serving every athlete and guest who passes by. Holding themselves to the high standards of the China Fitness Famous Mountains Hiking Race, they continue to actively promote the "Good Sports People Action," striving to safeguard the event and contribute their part.
A Heavenly Paradise — Reunited at Tianchi Lake in Tianshan
2016Year6Month18―19Day The China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race will ignite a mountaineering wave at Tianshan Tianchi in Fukang, Xinjiang. The competition includes: men's and women's speed climbing categories, family doubles category, and fitness category. Visit the official race website:fmc100.comto register and learn more details. Let’s look forward to it together！