On April 21, the 2024 Kangxian Qinglongshan Half Marathon started in Qinglongshan. Photo by Gao Zhan
The past Guyu solar term has brought a more delicate and moist atmosphere to the spring in Kang County, Longnan City, Gansu Province. On the 21st, the 2024 Kang County Qinglong Mountain Half Marathon started at Qinglong Mountain, Kang County. A total of 3,157 runners from all over the country gathered together to breathe and run together on the emerald green health and wellness track, enjoying the gifts of nature.
Kang County, an exquisite small city located at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan provinces, combines the gentleness of Jiangnan women and the pride of northwest men. The green mountains are like daisies, the blue waves are rippling, and Kang County, surrounded by green water and green mountains, is like a beautiful ink painting. In the footsteps of spring, Kang County is full of vitality, showing the vitality and charm of this small city in southern Gansu everywhere. The runners ran to their heart's content in the light breeze of the spring breeze and felt an unforgettable running experience.
The moment of the start. Photo by Gao Zhan
Running in the scenery of "good mountains, good waters, and good scenery" undoubtedly gives a unique charm. Many friends who are keen on horse racing have embarked on this journey with the original intention of traveling. This is not only a sports trip, but also an eco-tourism close to nature.
Cui Xinyi, a horse racing enthusiast in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, praised the scenery here is stunning, and the rich oxygen content makes people feel comfortable. Running here is like being in a picture scroll, which makes people intoxicated. The start day coincided with the weekend, and it was a great pleasure to take the family on a road trip.
Known as "Longshang Xishuangbanna" and "Wanbao Mountain", Kang County, with mild climate, abundant rainfall, superior ecology and abundant products, is a treasure trove of natural green food, is a veritable "Wanbao Mountain" and "Natural Oxygen Bar", and there are countless tourists every year.
"Nowadays, the roads are getting better and better, the environment is getting more and more beautiful, and many people in our town get up early every day to run. This time, we will hold a marathon at the 'doorstep', and we will definitely do our best to be a landlord. Duan Weiguo, a resident of Changba Town, said with a smile.
The spring breeze is ten miles, full of emerald colors. The 21.0975-kilometer Kangma Ecological Track starts from the site of the "Belt and Road" Beautiful Countryside Forum, passes through Fuba Village, Shangen Dream Valley and Shangen Taoyuan Ancient Village to Songjiaya and then turns back, and finally returns to the site of the "Belt and Road" Beautiful Countryside Forum. The mountains and rivers along the track are interdependent and the scenery is pleasant, forming a rare original ecology, large ups and downs, and beautiful landscape marathon track in China, allowing the contestants to visit the natural oxygen bar and experience the unique charm of running horses in the picturesque nature.
A green track surrounded by green hills. Courtesy of Kangxian Rong Media Center
Runner Ma Bin said excitedly: "I was in very good shape today, exceeding my best time, and running in this picturesque environment is an unparalleled enjoyment in itself. ”
After fierce competition, Wang Tao finally won the first place in the half-course men's group with a score of 01:12:05, Li Faning and Cui Guoqing won the second and third places in the half-course men's group, Xiao Jing won the first place in the half-course women's group with a score of 01:28:12, Ma Xueping and Tian Fengxia won the second and third places in the half-course women's group, and the first place in the half-course men's group and women's group of this event broke the record of the competition, and Xiao Jing won the championship for a second time. (Gao Zhan)
Source: China News Network