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The Swimming Crossing Hutoupi event enters its fourth year this year. This time, it is combined with the 168 Road Run for the first time, connecting the beautiful scenery of Hutoupi Lake and mountains, Xinhua Forest Farm and surrounding characteristic attractions.
"2026 Hutoupi Water and Green" combined swimming across Hutoupi with 168 road running for the first time, attracting nearly a thousand people to take the challenge. (Photo provided by the city government)
"2026 Hutoupi Water and Green" was launched today (8th). For the first time, swimming across Hutoupi was combined with a 168 road run, attracting nearly a thousand people to take the challenge.
The Hutoupi Swimming Crossing event entered its 4th year this year. The categories are divided into 2-kilometer swimming, 6.3-kilometer road running, and water and land challenges. It connects the Hutoupi lake and mountains, Xinhua Forest Farm and surrounding special attractions, so that participants can also experience Tainan’s mountain scenery and outdoor leisure charm.
The Tourism Bureau pointed out that the age of the swimmers ranged from 17 to 70, and there were also foreigners participating in the event. The first-ever 168 Road Run starts and ends at the Yingbin Square of Hutoupi Scenic Area. The total distance is about 6.3 kilometers. Along the way, Xinhua Forest Farm and surrounding characteristic fields are connected in series. Supply stations are set up in conjunction with local communities and characteristic industries, so that runners can not only replenish water, but also learn about Xinhua’s local agricultural products and community characteristics.
Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe expressed the hope that through the combination of swimming and road running, participants can appreciate the new scenery from different perspectives on water and land, and further connect surrounding tourism resources.
"2026 Hutoupi Water and Green" debuted at Hutoupi Reservoir, attracting nearly a thousand people to challenge. (Photo provided by the city government)

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