GOING THE DISTANCE

At 185km long, the BMW Hood to Coast Relay is one of China's toughest but rewarding running experiences, as Shi Futian reports

Don't be fooled by the heavenly scenery. The 185-kilometer BMW Hood to Coast China Relay is a trip to hell and back designed for only the hardiest runners.

Over the weekend, the relay's third edition took place in 2022 Winter Olympics co-host city Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, with 1,800 brave souls from 360 teams taking on the grueling 26-hour challenge.