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Hangzhou Lin'an half marathon attracts 3,000 runners
en.hangzhou.com.cn  2019/04/16 15:45  ehangzhou.gov.cn

The 2019 Hangzhou Lin'an Half Marathon is held in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on April 13. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Over 3,000 runners from 11 countries took part in the 2019 Hangzhou Lin'an Half Marathon in Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, on April 13.

The event, which was held in Lin'an for the second year, has grown in size and now includes a family run (3 kilometers) in addition to the half marathon (21.1 kilometers) and health run (8 kilometers).

Aiming to become the most beautiful countryside marathon in the nation, the organizers decided to set up this year's the course along 20 kilometers of refreshing country road lined with beautiful green hills. Runners can take in the fresh air and appreciate the beautiful rural scenery while they push toward the finish line.

Robert Ngacha Kihot from Kenya finishes the half-marathon with a time of 01:05:59. [Photo/hirunsport.com]

Robert Ngacha Kihot from Kenya won the men's race with a time of 01:05:59, while Cherotich Catherine, also from Kenya, won the women's race with a time of 01:17:05.

A total of 32 foreign contestants from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Italy, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and Singapore took part in the competition.

Author: Editor:Xiao Yimin
 
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