The Changsha Marathon 2023 kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on October 29. This year's marathon saw the highest-ever registration and participation. A total of 26,000 people took part in the event, including 9,000 for a full marathon, 13,000 for a half marathon, and 4,000 for a fun run. This year, the total prize money increased to 1.37 million yuan. A record breaking award of 10,000 yuan is respectively set up for men's and women's full marathons. Additionally, those who completed the whole marathon within 3 hours were granted a special award. (Photo/Tian Chao and Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The Changsha Marathon 2023 kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on October 29, with a total of 26,000 runners participating. (Photo/Tian Chao and Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The Changsha Marathon 2023 kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on October 29, with a total of 26,000 runners participating. (Photo/Tian Chao and Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The Changsha Marathon 2023 kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on October 29, with a total of 26,000 runners participating. (Photo/Tian Chao and Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

The Changsha Marathon 2023 kicked off at 7:30 a.m. on October 29. (Photo/Peng Dingxiang)

Foreign participants ran on the Juzizhou Bridge, Changsha. (Photo/Gu Pengbo and Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

Participants ran along Xiaoxiang Avenue, Changsha. (Photo/Gu Pengbo and Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

Source: en.changsha.gov.cn