Huangpu Marathon unveils details for this year's event

On Nov 12, Huangpu released information on this year's Huangpu Marathon event, including the route, medals, clothing, and event services. The event is set to accommodate a total of 20,000 participants across three categories: full marathon, half marathon, and fun run.

The starting point of the races is set to be at the Green Axis Square of Guangzhou Science City, with the full marathon finishing at the Kowloon Lake Square of Sino-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City, the half marathon at the Green Axis Square, and the fun run at Lihong Second Road. Registration for the event began on Oct 31 at 10 am and is scheduled to close on Nov 22 at 6 pm.

This year's event embodies the spirit of the Guangzhou Development District (GDD) and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the GDD. The designs of the race attire and medals are rich in commemorative significance, reflecting the developmental journey and ethos of the district.

The competition outfit design uses a blue gradient as the base color. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhpfb]

Medal front outer ring in blue-purple with a rotating bearing design, with "40" embedded in the center. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhpfb]

The racecourse has been upgraded with a more efficient layout, reducing the number of turning points to provide participants with more challenging segments.

The Huangpu Marathon emphasizes technology and sustainability by collaborating with high-tech enterprises, integrating services like robotics and optoelectronics to showcase innovative capabilities.

Focusing on putting the runners first, the event offers top-quality competition professionalism, medical assistance, volunteer services, and post-race recovery support.

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