The "Bank of Zhengzhou Cup" 2023 Zhengzhou Yellow-River Marathon, kicked off in 
central Chinese metropolis city Zhengzhou on Oct. 29. 

As the largest public fitness event with the largest number of participants 
held in the capital city of Henan Province this year, Zhengzhou marathon, which 
made a comeback after a lapse of three years, was as popular among runners as 
before.

This year's Zhengzhou marathon highlighted features of the Yellow River, 
China's second-longest river. In addition to the main urban track that connects 
the city's landmarks, a new track for healthy running of about 6 kilometers was 
set up along the Yellow River tourism highway, enabling runners to have a taste 
of the charm and culture of the Yellow River at close range, according to the 
Organizing Committee. 

Zhengzhou also joined hands with Lanzhou, Dongying and Wuzhong, the three 
cities also hosting marathons along the Yellow River, to launch the Yellow 
River marathon series, among which Zhengzhou marathon was the final section. 

This year's Zhengzhou marathon attracted nearly 40,000 participants. In 
marathon and half-marathon events, 71.21 percent of the applicants were from 
outside Zhengzhou. 

Through a series of preferential measures, the organizers not only brought good 
competition participation experience to runners, but also attracted them to 
stay longer in Zhengzhou. 

The marathon has expedited the integrated development of the city's culture, 
tourism, sports and other industries. It's estimated that the event has 
generated cultural tourism consumption and industrial benefits of 146 million 
yuan, with its spillover effects leading to benefits of more than 732 million 
yuan.

The "Bank of Zhengzhou Cup" 2023 Zhengzhou Yellow-River Marathon has fully 
displayed the city's profound cultural heritage and modern urban landscape, 
showering runners from across the country with local hospitality and enthusiasm 
and impressing them with the city's openness and inclusiveness. 

Meanwhile, the city's unique geographical location, important historical and 
cultural status and martial arts traditions have been further promoted thanks 
to the event.

Source: The Organizing Committee of 2023 Zhengzhou Yellow-River Marathon

Image Attachments Links:

   Link: https://iop.asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=443184

   Caption: The "Bank of Zhengzhou Cup" 2023 Zhengzhou Yellow-River Marathon 
kicked off in Zhengzhou.