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. Attendees at the opening ceremony included Wang Yongfeng, Vice President of the Chinese Mountaineering Association; Wang Fengwu, Vice President of the China Scenic Areas Association; Liu Baosuo, President of the Beijing Mountaineering Association, and 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 Dake, Chairman of Shizhi Sports, the exclusive operator of the event; as well as representatives from friendly scenic areas including Guangxi Pingtian Mountain, Shanxi Hengshan Mountain, Guangdong Danxia Mountain, Chongqing Jinfo Mountain, Jiangxi Guifeng, Guizhou Yuntai Mountain, Henan Huangbai Mountain, Zhejiang Moganshan, and Henan Jigong Mountain.
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 special guest —2000Wang Liping, gold medalist in the women’s 20km race walk at the20Sydney Olympics, also joined the event as an ordinary participant. She climbed the Badaling Great Wall alongside fellow hiking enthusiasts and led the charge for the opening leg of the Fitness Mountains Race.
First Leg: Bold Challenge at Badaling, Making the Fitness Mountains Race Even More Exciting
2016The China Fitness Mountains “Badaling Mountaineering Race” featured two categories: the Men’s and Women’s Speed Climbing Group, and the Fitness Group. The Men’s and Women’s Speed Climbing Group is a competitive mountaineering category, primarily targeting professional athletes and hiking or trail running enthusiasts; the Fitness Group is aimed at participants whose main goal is involvement rather than competition. The total climbing distance for this event was/Women's speed group and fitness group. Among them, the/Men's and women's speed groups are mountaineering groups aimed at speed climbing, primarily targeting professional athletes and enthusiasts of mountaineering and trail running; the fitness group consists of participants whose main goal is participation rather than competition. The total distance of this mountain climbing route is3970meters, with the highest elevation at648meters. All participants who completed the4kilometer course within the designated time received a finisher’s certificate and a souvenir.
It is reported that to enable outstanding mountaineering athletes to realize greater personal value through the Fitness Mountains Race platform and to make the event even more exciting, the new season of the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race has introduced adjustments to the previous rules. The total prize money for individual legs has exceeded5RMB, and the number of athletes eligible for points rewards has expanded from the top three to the top five, further motivating participants. The competition among the speed climbing groups will be even fiercer, making the races even more thrilling. Competitors waiting for the start of the race
New Season: “No Mountain, No Joy” — Making the Fitness Mountains Race Even More Fun
With the opening of the China Fitness Mountains · Badaling Mountaineering Race, the new season of the Fitness Mountains Race has also begun. Building on the concept of “making mountains more fun,” the new season adopts “No Mountain, No Joy” as its annual theme. Activities such as the “Gourmet Festival on the Fitness Mountains,” “Fitness Mountains Sky Festival,” and “Fitness Mountains Treasure Hunt” ensure that the climbing journey is no longer monotonous, offering moments of joyful leisure beyond the enjoyment of beautiful scenery.2016The opening of the China Fitness Mountains · Juyongguan Mountain Climbing Race marks the start of a new season for the Mountains Race. Building on the philosophy of "making mountains more fun," the new season’s events are themed "No Mountain Without Joy." Activities such as the "Gourmet Mountains Race," "Mountains Sky Festival," and "Mountains Treasure Hunt" make the climbing experience less monotonous, offering not just the enjoyment of beautiful scenery but also joyful, leisure-filled sporting moments.
In addition, the new season of the Fitness Mountains Race introduces a unique “One Mountain, One Color” support service, ensuring each mountain offers participants a fresh and distinctive experience, maximizing the enhancement of both natural and cultural values.
5Five Years of Growth: The Fitness Mountains Race Boosts New Developments in Sports Tourism
It is understood that by2016, the China Fitness Mountains Mountaineering Race had been held for five years. On the occasion of its fifth anniversary, looking back since its launch in2012, the Fitness Mountains Race has been held annually at various renowned peaks across the country. While promoting mountain outdoor sports, showcasing the charm of famous mountains, advocating environmental protection, and advancing the sustainable development of scenic areas, the event has also encouraged national fitness initiatives. It has established a comprehensive sports and tourism platform for hiking and travel enthusiasts alike.
In an interview, an athlete who has participated in multiple events said: “The Fitness Mountains Race is a joy for both professionals and amateur runners. During the event, not only can you improve your physical fitness and outdoor skills, but you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of different mountain areas, refreshing 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 event in the future.”
Happy competitors enjoy taking a group photo after the race
It is reported that2016the China Fitness Famous Mountains · Juyongguan Station attracted1600participants, garnering widespread attention and support from the outset of the new season.8The Famous Mountains Race will also be held this year in other locations such as Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountain, 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 understated charm of cities.