The 1st Session Of Full Marathon Event in Harbin Will Be Open on August 28th

On the 18th, the journalist learned from the press conference of 2016 Harbin International Marathon Event that the first session of full marathon event in Harbin would be open on August 28th.

As introduced, this event will be open at 7:30 a.m. in the morning of August 28th, it’s the first full marathon event in Harbin, and the first session will be operated according to A-Class Event Standard of China Athletics Association. Totally 3 events will be held, respectively including the full marathon (42.195km), halfway marathon (21.0975km) and mini-marathon (5km). All the three events will take the intersection between Youyi Road and Central Avenue as the starting point, the end point of full marathon is set at the Municipal Government Square, passing by many scenic spots including the Flood Control Monument, Music Park, Music Corridor, New Concert Hall, Yangmingtan Bridge, Jinhewan Wetland, Harbin Theatre and Northeast Tiger Garden, etc. On the occasion, the athletes will have a panoramic view of the beautiful sceneries of Harbin City while running.

It’s reported there will be 30000 marathon fans from home and abroad coming to Harbin to attend the event, contending various awards. Among them, about 3000 athletes will attend the full marathon, about 7000 athletes will attend the halfway marathon, and about 20000 athletes will attend the mini-marathon, and it’s planned for public sign-up since June 22nd.