Zhejiang Athletics Association is partnering with Paopaowang, an app for sports and physical exercise to launch the 2021 Hangzhou Chunfen Run.

This is a virtual and self-directed program that participants can start at their own pace. At a cost of 39RMB, individuals who complete the challenge can get a medal with the design elements of Spring Dawn at Su Causeway (苏堤). Su Causeway is known for its stunning views and a paved walking path lined with willow trees, a great place for joggers who want to take their exercise to the outdoors.

The program has a range of options including 3KM, 5KM, 10KM and a Half marathon for which participants can complete before March 20, the day of Chunfen. Chunfen or the Spring Equinox is the 4th solar term of the year when the day and night become equally long. Traditionally this day marks the beginning of warmer weather so that darkness falls at a later clock time.

If you would like to participate in the Chunfen Run program, please scan the QR code below to download the app and register.

It might be a great warm-up for runners in Zhejiang because two marathons are coming up in April that are open for registration.

The Tong’lu Half Marathon will take place on April 11 at Zhejiang’s Tong’lu County. Besides half marathons, the Marathon also offers mini-marathons and family-kids run at a distance of 3.5km. The cost of a half marathon is 120 RMB per person. The person registered should be 16 years old or above. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all individuals are required to apply for health codes prior 14 days of the event. To register, please visit the Tong’lu Half Marathon’s website atwww.tonglumls.comor contact the organizing committee via email at3021829135@qq.com.

The registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Considered the huge interest on the Marathon, Cityexpress has reserved five quotas for readers who would like to register. Download the 快抱 app and click the registration link to leave your comment about the half marathon. The selected individuals will be contacted before March 3 at 10 AM.

The other marathon, the 5th Zhejiang Marathon Relay Race will take place on April 17 in Hangzhou’s Bingjiang District. To participate in the relay race, individuals need to upload their proof of their previous marathon completion records. The race requires participants to exercise regularly and engage in long-distance runnings.

The Zhejiang Marathon Relay Race is the largest relay race in the country wherein individuals can form a team of four to complete a total distance of 42.195KM marathon. To register, please visit the website athttp://www.zjim.orgor follow the steps on the official WeChat account at zjruns ( 浙江马拉松).