Nightlife, activities and shows
2018 Run to the Beat
Date: May 20 - 8 am
Venue: Ming Tomb Reservoir
Run To The Beat is the first music Half Marathon in Beijing, taking place in the beautiful Ming Tomb Reservoir Scenic Area - located in the city's Changping District. The "Beat" in Run To The Beat refers to the beats from the music. The concept behind combining music with running came from Dr Costas Karageorghis, associate professor of sport psychology at Brunel University. On May 20, live bands and DJs will line the track, while a musical party awaits at the finish line with center stage acts and some tunes to keep the blood pumping. Sponsor booths, food and beverage, and more dot the way, giving runners and support squads plenty to occupy themselves with. Whether you choose to run 10 kilometers or 5 km distances, this unique event welcomes runners of all levels - time to lace up your dancing/running shoes. Run To The Beat music running event was first established by IMG in London back in 2008. The first event attracted 12,000 runners to join. Later, the event developed its popularity worldwide and has since attracted over 100,000 runners to participate.
