With crisp autumn air in the air, it’s the perfect time to return to nature and enjoy the thrill of the outdoors. On November 3rd, on the eve of the first Guangzhou Marathon, the 2012 Kudo Cross-Country Running Challenge was grandly held at Guangzhou’s most popular Dafushan Forest Park. Loving to run in nature, nearly 400 participants, including KAILAS employees, experienced a challenging and exciting cross-country running event. Whether they were professional running enthusiasts or busy white-collar workers taking a break, everyone found freedom and joy in reconnecting with nature.
2012 Kudo Challenge Dafushan Station Live
Youthful, Beautiful, and Dynamic Girl Group
The event featured men’s/women’s and team (four-person teams, one member must be of the opposite gender) 10-kilometer cross-country races, along with individual 10-kilometer cross-country runs. As a warm-up event for the upcoming Guangzhou International Marathon, the race garnered significant attention from media and the public, including Guangdong TV and Guangzhou TV. As one of the main sponsors, KAILAS showed great enthusiasm, with nearly 10 teams participating in the day’s events.
Loving Nature’s Run – KAILAS 1
Loving Nature’s Run – KAILAS 2
Loving Nature’s Run – KAILAS 3
As is well known, cross-country challenges are a demanding team activity. This event was held at Guangzhou’s famous Dafushan Forest Park, where winding mountain trails spanned a total of 10 kilometers. The organizing committee set up multiple supply and retreat points along the course. After an intense and determined competition, KAILAS employee teams successfully completed the 10-kilometer mountain cross-country course, achieving their best results in the event’s history.
United in effort, Kudo participants sprint toward the finish line！
We may not be professional athletes, but we love sports, life, and nature. With perseverance and teamwork, we challenge our limits. These ordinary KAILAS employees did exceptionally well, lived fully—this is how life should be, free and unrestrained！
Kudo Cross-Country Challenge Live Showcase
KAILAS Participating Employees
After the race came the highly anticipated awards ceremony. The organizing committee drew numerous major prizes, delighting many participants: they not only had endless fun but also received gift packages provided by KAILAS and other sponsors. That unforgettable weekend belonged to the laughter and victories of all participants, to everyone passionate about the outdoors, and to the city of Guangzhou.
Introduction to Cross-Country Running:
A medium to long-distance running event held in natural outdoor environments. The marathon originated from cross-country running. It’s a fashionable way to exercise perseverance, patience, and endurance. By overcoming psychological and physical challenges during the run, participants push their limits and build strong willpower. Cross-country running is just such an accessible and popular outdoor sport.
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