Serious runners get ready, Dongguan is hosting its first ever international marathon, March 27. The event, which starts in Songshan Lake, comprises four events:
Marathon, 42.195 km, from Songshan Lake to Central Square (Nancheng), up to 2,500 entrants;
Half marathon, 21.0975 km, from Songshan Lake to Dongguan Basketball Center (Liaobu), up to 3,000 entrants;
Mini marathon, 8 km, from Songshan Lake and back to the start, up to 5,500 entrants;
Carnival fun run, 5 km, from Songshan Lake to Songshan Lake Elementary School, up to 4,000 entrants.
It starts here:
And finishes here:
Oh, and here is a bit of the lung busting stretch in between:
At the same time, a Science & Technology Exchange Weekend will be held with robot seminars, airplane model competitions, various expos and some spectacular shows.
How to sign up?
Visit http://www.dongguan-mara
Fees: 60-120 RMB for Chinese, 30-60 USD for foreigners.
SONGSHAN LAKE
2016 Dongguan Songshan Lake International Marathon
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