The 2019 Bama International Marathon concluded on Oct 27 in Bama Yao autonomous county in Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

After fierce competition, Beta Moreno from Kenya won the men's full marathon in 2 hr 19 min 34 sec. Naomi Wanboyi Moriyuki from Kenya won the women's full marathon in 2:43:14. Chinese runner Shi Yanghe came in first in the men's half marathon in 1:11:25, while Deng Yufang took first place in the women's half marathon with a time of 1:24:12.

The 2019 Bama International Marathon kicks off in Bama Yao autonomous county in Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Oct 27. [Photo by Luo Xiaohua/people.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the marathon is held in Bama Yao autonomous county in Hechi on Oct 27, with many guests attending. [Photo by Luo Xiaohua/people.com.cn]