The starter fired and the runner ran.

The contestants took a group photo on the track. Yesterday morning, the 2019 China Tongxiang Marathon awakened the city of Tongxiang. At 8 a.m. sharp, with that fire of the starting gun, nearly 5,000 runner from home and abroad started running with confidence and enjoyed the beautiful scroll of "elegant Tongxiang". City leaders Yu Huiyou, Pan Minfang, Zhang Jianlin, Xu Jiandong, Gu Gen Liang attended the opening ceremony and roared for the competition. Deputy secretary of the municipal party committee and mayor Yu Huiyou wore the "A2019" number plate on his chest to finish the race as a semi-horse racer. Vice Mayor Xu Jiandong wore the "C1019" number plate and took part in the mini marathon. Yu Huiyou said that Tongma ran out of a beautiful landscape in Tongxiang, reflecting the urban spirit of Tongxiang, but also on behalf of the enthusiasm of Tongxiang people to start a business. A Nearly 5,000 runners run with confidence

The contestants are running hard on the track.

The men's half marathon champion ran across the finish line. On the "Tongma" track, surpass yourself in the past The adrenaline spiked at the start of the gun; Crossing the finish line and transcending yourself. This is the second large-scale urban marathon in Tongxiang, with half-marathon (21.0975 km) and mini-marathon (4 km), nearly twice the scale of the first marathon. It is worth mentioning that Tongma also attracted 56 overseas runners from 15 countries. When the gunfire 1 hour 08 minutes 39 seconds later, "Tongma" half-way finish line ushered in the first contestant. The audience took out their mobile phones and recorded the exciting moment. Cheers, flowers, get ready early. The first man was Wilson Mugi Kiara from Kenya. Knowing his achievements, he said with a smile: "This is my third time to China, I think Tongxiang is a beautiful and affectionate city." The women's half marathon was won by Bilen Mekonen Tafesse of Ethiopia. Shen Yu, a 19-year-old runner-up from Shanghai, finished third in the women's half-marathon. "Because of the marathon, I got married in Tongxiang." Shen said she has been involved in long-distance running training since the fifth grade of primary school. "I'm very happy that I got there," she said. Sun Jiajie, also 19, is the first Chinese athlete to reach the finish line. He has run more than 20 marathon in that last two years. "The results of today's game were generally good." After running "half a horse" for a short rest, Sun Jiajie said. Tongxiang runners enjoy the marathon on their doorstepThe second large-scale city marathon was held in front of my house. As soon as the news came out, it was widely circulated among the friends of Tongxiang people. Tongxiang contestants performed well and lived up to expectations. On that day, the phalanx of Zhenshi Holding Group Company Limited was particularly conspicuous. Zhang Yuqiang, Chairman and President of Zhenshi Holding Group, led a 500-member team to join the marathon and run out of the marathon spirit in the best condition. Shi Guohong, a 40-year-old member of the "Zhenshi Square", was very excited to run his first marathon in front of his home. "Being able to participate is the best way to help." The scene, mother and daughter partner is also wonderful. Mother Zhong Li led her 9-year-old daughter to run with confidence in the marathon. Zhong Li told reporters that she would take her daughter to climb mountains and exercise. This marathon is an experience with my daughter. "We will continue to run together in the future." The three contestants in rattan suits became a spectacle on the field. These rattan-woven clothes were inspired by the story of Meng Huo, who was captured by a rattan-armed soldier in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. "We restored the rattan armor from the book." Zhang Huanbao, a marathon runner dressed in a general-style rattan armor, has been working on rattan weaving for more than 20 years. In the first half of this year, the factory's masters spent two months preparing three sets of rattan armor to better pass on the rattan culture. Zhang Huanbao's connection to the marathon dates back to five years ago, when he decided to go for a run for sub-health reasons. After that, he not only got well, but also lost 40 jin at most. With his body relaxed, he naturally became a marathon enthusiast. In the past five years, he has run seven times on the whole horse alone. As a fellow marathon enthusiast, his fellow runners were eager to see his three rattan suits. "The marathon on our doorstep is going to be held, and we can put our ideas into practice." Zhang Huanbao told reporters that he was wearing a military uniform rattan armor about 67 jins, soldiers with a shield about 8 jins. "In order to be able to participate smoothly, he has been wearing rattan armor for a trial run.

They ran past more than just the scenery

Tongxiang City Media Center staff are live broadcast of the event.

Volunteers at the supply depot serve the contestants. A marathon, highlighting the charm of a city A marathon is the best ambassador for a city. Runners running along the track are bound to pass through the city's most beautiful landmarks. Tongxiang's beautiful scenery, carelessly "stumbled" the runner's footsteps. Step by step, a picture scroll, a "horse" view of the city. From the fragrant Bohong city study (Phoenix Lake), the "formerly slow" Tongxi teahouse is sketched. And then to the city cultural center, which is composed of 6 pavilions, the city media center, which witnesses the integration of media, the city public service center, which "runs at most once" reform and "runs into the life of citizens", the first headquarters building of Zhenshi Holding Group in the headquarters base of Phoenix Lake... All the way. Runners see not only green trees and flowers, but also cultural elements that highlight the individuality of Tongxiang and show the "window" of high-quality development of the city. With both beauty and connotation, tradition and modernity, this carefully designed "Tongma" track shows the past, present and unlimited future of Tongxiang. In order to make the internationalized "Tongma" more "elegant", "Tongma" has been carefully designed again in terms of the brand and service experience of the race, and strived to let runners leave an unforgettable "Tongma" memory. Running 21.0975 kilometers by one person is not only a challenge to the physical limit, but also a challenge to the psychological limit. The runner wearing the words "elegant Tongxiang" and the blue printed cloth element "Tongma Yin" is undoubtedly a beautiful scenery, but also highlights the charm of Tongxiang city carrier. Their feet feel the texture of the city, their eyes include the scenery of the city, their praise for Tongxiang to speed up the building of an international quality city marked the most vivid footnotes.

A marathon, the warmth of a city "Preparations for this' Tongma 'began in August." From Tongxiang City Marathon Association Secretary-General Shen Jiangzhe mouth that a marathon carnival of nearly 5000 people can not be separated from the race behind those who pay in silence. "Here, take a sip of water and get some energy!" "There are less than two kilometers to go. Hold on a little longer and victory will be ahead!" ... Running along the track, along the supply stations, medical stations came into view. At each depot, supplies are available, ranging from energy and water supplements to refreshments and cooling to meet the different needs of the contestants. Next to them stood groups of uniformly dressed volunteers. "On the day of the competition, the Organizing Committee arranged nearly 500 volunteers in each functional area." Shen Jiangzhe told reporters, "Tongma" a few days before the start of the race, volunteers have concentrated on professional sports events and other related content of the training, in order to provide the most thoughtful service to the contestants on the day of the competition. In order to do a good job of volunteer service, volunteers Chen Jiaying got up at 4 a.m. yesterday and came to the arena early. "In addition to volunteering, I have to cheer for the contestants." She said. All the way running, all the way moving. When a runner difficult to move forward, a sound "refueling" rang, both runners and the spectators along the line, are to insist on running runners praise; The enthusiastic audience became the "best energy bar" of the runners … a marathon, let us see a warm image of the people, while refreshing the new height of urban civilization. A marathon, the spirit of a city

From the preparation to the perfect presentation, from the external image to the spiritual core, passion, vitality, warmth, openness, this is "Tongma" to the participants left feeling. Running Tongxiang, civilized colleagues. Scientific and accurate racing services, civilized and orderly city image, uplifting and upward spirit … "Tongma" successfully held behind the release of "I love Tongxiang" simple feelings. "The competition is too hot" "Beautiful scenery is more beautiful" … a run through the city, measuring the development of the city, but also polished the city brand of Tongxiang. Tongxiang is located in the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta, where China's economic development is the most active, open and innovative. In 2014, the first World Internet Congress · Wuzhen Summit was held in Wuzhen, and Tongxiang became the permanent venue for the World Internet Congress. Today, Tongxiang once again attracts the world's attention with the carrier of "marathon". Challenging oneself, surpassing the limit and never giving up are the spiritual connotation of marathon. The passion on the track, boiled the city; The enthusiasm outside the stadium warmed countless people. Screen-painting circle of friends is not only the speed and passion of the arena, but also the marathon-like "speed and passion" of Tongxiang city construction. Looking at the land of Tongxiang, a scattered project flowers are blooming; Industries that plan for the future are poised; One by one innovation-led platform to stand the tide... In a word, the "spillover effect" of "Tongma" can not be underestimated. In quietly activating the "movement cells" of Tongxiang people, it will also use the gushing running force to promote urban development by pressing the fast-forward key and running out of the "acceleration".