2025“世界风筝都”半程马拉松开赛

Group 1 - The 2025 "World Kite Capital" Half Marathon took place on May 18, with 5,000 runners participating, marking a significant event for the city of Changle [1][3] - The men's half marathon was won by Ethiopian runner Eyob Habte Selassie with a time of 1 hour 2 minutes, while the women's category was won by fellow Ethiopian runner Kelelertu Kayamo with a time of 1 hour 11 minutes 36 seconds [3] - The event featured a half marathon (21.0975 kilometers) and a fun run (4.2 kilometers), emphasizing the theme "Come to Changle, Always Happy" [3] Group 2 - The race route included major city roads and scenic spots, showcasing Changle's industrial vitality, ecological beauty, and cultural heritage [3] - A special area was created for showcasing local agricultural products and intangible cultural heritage, allowing participants to experience the local culture [5] - The organizing committee provided birthday gifts for runners celebrating their birthdays on the race day, enhancing the event's community spirit [5] Group 3 - Changle County has been actively promoting sports development with practical measures, aiming to enhance the "Everyone Get Active, Changle More Exciting" fitness brand [6] - The county's initiatives in cultural and tourism development have benefited over one million people annually through public cultural activities [6] - The event was organized by the Changle County People's Government, with support from various local departments [8]