北京城市副中心马拉松开跑

Core Points - The 2025 Beijing Bank Beijing Urban Sub-center Marathon took place with 15,000 participants, showcasing the unique charm of the Beijing urban sub-center [1] - This event is the first A1-class full marathon certified by the Chinese Athletics Association in Beijing for 2025 [1] - The marathon featured a diverse group of runners from 18 countries and regions, with ages ranging from 20 to 79 years [1] Event Organization - The event was organized by the Tongzhou District People's Government and Beijing State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd., with support from various local organizations [1] - The marathon route highlighted cultural landmarks, including the Grand Canal Cultural Belt, and ended at Renmin University of China [1] - The organizing committee emphasized quality through meticulous planning and upgrades in various aspects, including volunteer services and medical support [2] Performance Highlights - Kenyan runners David Kiprono and Ruth Karanja won the men's and women's categories, with finishing times of 2 hours 17 minutes 39 seconds and 2 hours 35 minutes 56 seconds, respectively [1] - Karanja set a new women's record for the event [1] Community Engagement - The organizing committee implemented thoughtful measures to minimize participant losses due to a one-week delay caused by weather conditions, receiving positive feedback from runners [2] - A marathon carnival featuring unique sports culture activities was also successfully held alongside the main event [2]