2026 Chongqing Kaizhou Hanfeng Lake Marathon begins with nearly 8,000 runners galloping on the PB track around the lake
Quick Look
- The 2026 Chongqing Kaizhou Hanfeng Lake Marathon was held on October 25, with nearly 8,000 runners participating.
- The event has marathon and half-marathon categories, and Winter Olympic champion Ren Ziwei attended to support.
- Zhang Xuekang and Wang Yanxia won the men's and women's marathon championships respectively.
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Why It Matters
Hanfeng Lake is a large lake formed by the Three Gorges Project, with a water area of 15 square kilometers. The Kaizhou Hanfeng Lake Marathon, founded in 2017, is a sports event in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area.
China News Service, Chongqing, October 25 (Reporter Xiao Jiangchuan) On the 25th, the 2026 Chongqing Kaizhou Hanfeng Lake Marathon started with a gun. Nearly 8,000 runners ran around Hanfeng Lake and measured the historical context of Kaizhou with their footsteps.
This event has two categories: marathon and half marathon. Beijing Winter Olympics short track speed skating champion Ren Ziwei came to the event in person and inspired every skater to move forward with the fighting spirit of ice and snow sports.
Hanfeng Lake is a large lake formed by the Three Gorges Project, with a water area of 15 square kilometers. The track of this event is set on the bank of Hanfeng Lake. The track is flat, with green trees, birdsong and flowers along the way, and the city scenery and lakeside scenery complement each other. When runners run, they can see mountains and rivers along the way, which is helpful for achieving good results.
After fierce competition, Zhang Xuekang won the men's marathon championship with a time of 2 hours, 23 minutes and 21 seconds. Zhao Fuming and Liu Lei won the runner-up and third place respectively; Wang Yanxia won the women's marathon championship with a time of 2 hours, 47 minutes and 43 seconds. Zhang Guili and Qin Weina won the runner-up and third place respectively; Gao Jingsong and Wei Chunhua won the half-marathon men's and women's championships respectively.
Chongqing Kaizhou Hanfeng Lake Marathon was founded in 2017. After years of cultivation, it has developed into a bright sports business card in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. The event relies on Hanfeng Lake, a national 4A-level scenic spot, with a water-friendly rate of more than 70%. It is a rare ecological track around the lake in China.
In this event, 117 referees participated in officiating, 1,299 volunteers participated in event services, more than 2,000 security personnel participated in order maintenance, and more than 240 medical workers and first aid personnel participated in track rescue. In addition, the event organizing committee has set up 24 "gas stations" on the track, and tens of thousands of citizens along the route cheer for the players.
