The Great Wall Marathon Returns with 2,000+ Runners, Including 67-Year-Old Henrik Brandt
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The Great Wall Marathon, known for its 5,000+ steps and 70-degree slopes, returns on Saturday with over 2,000 runners from 61 countries, including 67-year-old Henrik Brandt, the only competitor to have finished all 22 previous editions.
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The Great Wall Marathon is renowned for its challenging course with over 5,000 steps and steep slopes.
The Great Wall Marathon, featuring over 5,000 steps and 70-degree slopes, returns on Saturday, attracting over 2,000 runners from 61 countries. Henrik Brandt, 67, from Denmark, seeks to extend his record of completing all editions. The race, on the Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall near Beijing, offers full marathon, half-marathon, and an 8.5km fun run. Brandt, who first fell in love with the marathon after his initial completion, aims for at least 25 finishes.
The full marathon has an eight-hour cut-off and is known as China’s most expensive and one of its toughest. Brandt finished last year’s race in 7 hours, 12 minutes, and 40 seconds, citing his love for the event as his motivation to return yearly.
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Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Henrik Brandt will attempt to complete his 25th Great Wall Marathon in the future.
Probable · En quelques années
Questions ouvertes
- What is the exact cost of participating in the marathon as 'China’s most expensive marathon'?
- How does the 8.5km fun run differ from the competitive races?
