Running through picturesque Yangzhou

A total of 35,000 runners from more than 40 countries and regions laced up for the 2018 Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon on April 22, traversing the city’s most iconic landmarks, roads and parks. 

The IAAF Gold Label road race is an annual road running competition over the half marathon distance of 21.0975 kilometers which takes place in April in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province.                                             

Designated by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) as an “IAAF Gold Label Road Race”, the 2018 Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon attracts 35,000 runners from around the world in the scenic city on April 22. [Photo/yznews.com.cn] 

Participants run through the Dongguan Ancient Ferry in Yangzhou during the annual half marathon on April 22. [Photo/yznews.com.cn]