In 2023, China hosted 622 marathons and half-marathons, with events occurring at a rate of nearly two per day on average, according to the Chinese Athletics Association. Smaller cities and ...

Wang Xiaoying, treasurer of the Chinese Athletics Association, said the events covered 31 provincial-level regions, 261 cities, 537 districts and counties. "With the continuous development of ...

The World Athletics (WA) governing body has announced that the Chinese capital of Beijing will host the 2027 edition of its flagship World Athletics Championships. WA announced the decision after ...

according to the Chinese Athletics Association. Even smaller cities and counties with populations of a few hundred thousand have also jumped on the bandwagon. Chinese social media platforms are ...

[5] According to the “2023 China Road Running Races Blue Book” released by the Chinese Athletics Association, a total of 622 marathons and half-marathons were held nationwide that year.

Zhang was suspended in March last year for an undisclosed amount of time for breaking Chinese athletics' strict rules on commercial activities. His return to the national team was blighted by more ...