On April 19, the 2026 Yongzhou Marathon kicked off with great enthusiasm in Lengshuitan District, Yongzhou City. Tens of thousands of runners raced along the "one river, two banks" route, passing through city landmarks and intangible cultural heritage performing sites. The event allowed the participants to fully immerse themselves in the urban charm of "New Yongzhou, Wonderful Yongzhou, Beautiful Yongzhou, and Blessed Yongzhou," effectively driving a surge in cultural and tourism consumption. (Photo/Lei Zhongxiang and Jiang Lingzhi) 

On April 19, the 2026 Yongzhou Marathon kicked off with great enthusiasm in Lengshuitan District, Yongzhou City. Tens of thousands of runners raced along the "one river, two banks" route, passing through city landmarks and intangible cultural heritage performing sites. The event allowed the participants to fully immerse themselves in the urban charm of "New Yongzhou, Wonderful Yongzhou, Beautiful Yongzhou, and Blessed Yongzhou," effectively driving a surge in cultural and tourism consumption. (Photo/Lei Zhongxiang and Jiang Lingzhi) 

On April 19, the 2026 Yongzhou Marathon kicked off with great enthusiasm in Lengshuitan District, Yongzhou City. Tens of thousands of runners raced along the "one river, two banks" route, passing through city landmarks and intangible cultural heritage performing sites. The event helped the participants to fully immerse themselves in the urban charm of "New Yongzhou, Wonderful Yongzhou, Beautiful Yongzhou, and Blessed Yongzhou," effectively driving a surge in cultural and tourism consumption. The photo shows a participant is about to cross the finish line. (Photo/Lei Zhongxiang and Jiang Lingzhi) 

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.  

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese sources: hunan.gov.cn; hunantoday