By MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pin-xuan, compiled and reported
To extend the peak tourist season in Penghu, the Penghu National Scenic Area Administration will host the "2017 Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon." This marathon is the first in Taiwan to feature an AB-point, non-loop course held on an outlying island, and it will start on November 19 at the Siyuan Visitor Center on Siyu Island in Penghu. Registration opens on August 8.
The iconic columnar basalt formations of Chrysanthemum Island are also part of the race route. (Photo / 2017 Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon)
The route of this "Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon" has been meticulously planned, encircling Grandma’s Penghu Bay and covering coastal areas of Siyu Township, including the Fisherman’s Island Lighthouse, Niuxin Mountain, the Great Bay Leaf Basalt, the ancient Hakka village cluster, the Penghu Cross-Sea Bridge, and passing through Zhongtun Village in Baisha Township and Huxi Township all the way to Guanyin Pavilion in Magong City. This forms a resort-style running course that allows runners from home and abroad to island-hop and cross the sea on foot, taking on this exceptionally scenic and one-of-a-kind classic outlying island marathon course.
Pioneer AB-point non-loop system on an outlying island, with stunning scenery. (Photo / 2017 Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon)
The Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon features a full marathon (42.195 km), a half marathon (21 km), and a mini marathon (5 km), with a total participant limit of 3,000 people. Online registration begins on August 8 and ends on September 30. Groups of 30 or more can register together and will receive one free group rest tent.
Running along the most beautiful bay is a rare experience. (Photo / 2017 Chrysanthemum Island Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon)
The organizers have also secured special discounted travel packages for runners from Taiwan proper—don’t miss out on registering for this unique and extraordinary experience!
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