Xiamen International Marathon,one of the two leading marathon competition
in China co-organized by Xiamen Municipal Government and Chinese Athletic
Association,is registered with International Marathons and Road Races
in 2004.It is held on the first Saturday of January every year.
Consistiong of full marathon,half marathon,10-km and 5-km races,Xiamen International Marathon attracts over 20000 participants.The Whole course runs largely through the scenic sections of the city,including Huandao Lu(Ring Road) and large landscaped areas,which are flat and considered to be ideal for a marathon race.In particular the scenic Huandao Lu is regarded among the most beautiful marathon courses in the world.
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