The Hangzhou Marathon won the honor of “gold medal game” awarded by Chinese Athletics Association, ranking among top domestic competitions.

Established in 1987, a total of 32,000 runners from 50 countries and regions compete in these events: Full Marathon (42.195 km) and Half Marathon (21.0975 km), Mini Marathon (7 km), Couple Run (4.5 km) and Family Run (1.2 km).

The route is set along picturesque West Lake, tea garden and Qiantang River Scenic Spot, and is thus honored as one of the most beautiful marathon routes around the world. Marathon amateurs from different countries and regions including America, France, Australia and Hong Kong, China are attracted here.