Whether it’s the classic and irreplaceable Boston Marathon, or the New York Marathon that resonates worldwide with its energy and passion; whether it’s the Berlin Marathon, known as the “fastest course in the world,” or the London Marathon with its distinct British humor—the allure of the 42.195-kilometer distance has never faded, no matter where it’s run. The passion of marathon running has swept across the globe like a heatwave, and the successful hosting of the 2014 Youth Olympic Games further cemented Nanjing’s image as a city that “loves sports and loves life.”
As running continues to grow in popularity within the city, Nanjing also boasts abundant natural resources (with both mountains and water offering stunning views) and professional urban sports facilities (like city greenways). As residents of this great city, what reason do we have not to hit the road!? The first Nanjing Mountain Marathon, Purple Mountain Fluorescent Run, NORTHLAND Creative Trail Run, Nanjing Half Marathon... People join the running scene in various capacities, yet when we’re out there on the road, we share just one identity—we are runners.
