Guanshanhu holds event to motivate runners

The 2022 Run for Guanshanhu Carnival was held in Guanshanhu district, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on July 9.

The event was guided by the Guiyang municipal bureau of sports and hosted by the Guanshanhu district people's government, aiming to improve the sports public services and the quality of sports consumption in the district, and promote the integrated development of sports and cultural tourism industries.

Competitors warm up before the 2022 Run for Guanshanhu Carnival on July 9. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshnhu district]

This year's event was held both online and offline, and a total of 500 people participated in the 5.3-kilometer run that day in person.

For the online event, contestants can choose one of the three tracks – 5.3 km, 3.5 km and 12.3 km – for a fun run from July 9 to Sept 9.

A runner jumps for joy. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshanhu district]

They can record mileage, time and other information through the third-party running record APP, and enter the Yes Guanshanhu (Yes 观山湖) WeChat applet to upload a screenshot of the running completion record and fill in relevant information.

Competitors who complete the event in accordance with the corresponding regulations will receive corresponding gift packs, medals and electronic achievement certificates.

Winners pose for a photo with their medals. [Photo/WeChat account of Guanshanhu district]