Marathon runners race to visit Yancheng

A full marathon that integrates coastal, forest, wetland and rural scenery attracted more than 12,000 runners from home and abroad in late April.

The first full marathon staged in Jiangsu province's Yancheng city was organized by the Chinese Athletics Association, Jiangsu's provincial sports bureau and the Yancheng government.

Its aim is to encourage the public to participate in sporting activities and to attract more visitors to the area to appreciate the local history, culture and urban vitality.