Organizing a marathon event in 2020 clearly requires an acute attention to detail. With over 10,000 runners, who underwent a stringent health safety selection process, and with many runners participating virtually – the 2020 Nanjing Marathon continued the return of mass participation racing in China.
Held on November 29, this was the only National Marathon Championship and Olympic Marathon Qualifier in China taking place this year. There were 200 elite national Chinese athletes participating, ready to fight for the opportunity to compete at the Olympics.
In order to ensure a safe and successful event, 2400 support crew, including over 200 medical personnel, 90 rescue workers, and 600 volunteers, all put in the notable time and effort. The event organizer also set up 15 medical booths with 20 ambulances standing by.
At the end of the intense race, Peng Jiang Hua was the first man to cross the finish line in the time of 2:08:50. Li Dan took the winning spot as the first woman of the day with a time of 2:26:59.
Running in Nanjing, situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, the event’s runners are surrounded by rich Chinese history and culture. The city served various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms, and republic governments, making Nanjing a ‘National City of Civilization’. It is also one of the top 10 cities in the ‘Global Sports Impact (GSI) Index’ as announced by Sportcal.
