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Introduction of Lanzhou International Marathon

Lanzhou International Marathon, founded in 2011, is an event organized by China Athletics Association, Gansu Provincial Sports Bureau and Lanzhou Municipal People's Government***, and has been held for five consecutive times. The event is the largest and largest international sports event organized by Gansu Province and Lanzhou City so far, which has a wide impact at home and abroad. The Lanzhou International Marathon race route is located along the Yellow River Style Line, the city's business card that has been carefully built in Lanzhou for many years, with beautiful scenery along the way, quiet mountains and moving water, and pleasant scenery. Participants can enjoy the unique natural ecological landscape along the Yellow River in the process of running, integrating the spirit of marathon to challenge oneself, transcend the limit, perseverance and never give up with the endless Yellow River culture, making it a uniquely charming marathon event in Northwest China. Lanzhou International Marathon, first held in 2011, won wide acclaim from all walks of life, and was named the best marathon and the gold medal event of the China Association of Athletics Federations (CAAF), upgraded to a national points race in 2012, and was awarded the title of Bronze Medal Race by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in 2013. Through the success of five consecutive sessions, the city of Lanzhou's popularity and influence has been greatly enhanced, accelerating the pace of Lanzhou to the world, let the world understand Lanzhou.