Guiyang marathon receives national recognition

At the 2018 Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) Marathon Press Conference recently held in Xiamen, the Guiyang International Marathon was named a "gold label" race.

The Guiyang International Marathon was first held in 2014 in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, and has continued to evolve over the past five years.

Over 100,000 professionals have participated in the race since its opening, with around 25,000 people from 17 countries and 34 provinces participating last year.

The 2018 marathon boasted 300 experienced judges, 200 fitness trainers, 300 mobile toilets, and 14 recreational shows along the track to provide assistance and entertainment for runners.

Guiyang also arranged for 2,500 public security and fire control personnel, 1,288 volunteers, and 96 paramedics to provide security and first aid services. About 300 runners received treatment.

The Guiyang International Marathon is named a "gold label" race at the 2018 Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) Marathon Press Conference. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

Employing facial recognition, artificial intelligence, robots, and other advanced technologies, the marathon has evolved into an efficient, intelligent, and comprehensive international event in Guiyang, providing the city with an opportunity to showcase its environmental and cultural beauty.

According to a big data report, participants were generally satisfied with hotel services, traffic conditions, infrastructure, scenery, dining, shopping, and overall friendliness.

The 2018 Guiyang International Marathon generated over 50 million yuan ($7.5 million) in tourism spending and 250 million yuan from consumer spending on transportation, tourism, dining, and accommodation.

Guiyang will take advantage of its natural environment and pleasant climate to increase the appeal of the marathon and make it known around the world.