Group 1 - The 2025 Nanjing Marathon will take place on November 16, starting at 7:30 AM from the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center East Gate, featuring a scenic route through Nanjing's landscapes [1][2] - The marathon will maintain a total scale of 30,000 participants, with 24,000 for the marathon and 6,000 for the mini health run, utilizing a staggered start method for a smoother experience [2] - The event will offer various direct entry categories for participants, including elite and general entries, with specific awards for age group winners and a special "sub-3" reward for marathon finishers achieving that goal [2] Group 2 - The marathon route will be optimized from previous years, including adjustments to the turnaround point and the use of the Nanjing Station Square to enhance the flow of runners [1] - Registration for the event will close on August 11 at 5:00 PM, with a lottery system in place for oversubscribed categories, and results will be announced on August 18 [2] - The mini health run will follow a popular route from the previous year, approximately 5 kilometers long, allowing participants to enjoy the modern developments in Nanjing while promoting a healthy lifestyle [1][2]