Hangzhou International Marathon
The marathon is held in November of each year at West Lake. It begins at the Dragon Sports Center and follows a scenic route along West Lake and the Qiantang River, and is known as one of the most beautiful marathon routes in the world. The marathon’s six events include a couples’ run, a family run, a mini marathon, a short marathon, a half marathon, and a full marathon. 
Established in 1987, Hangzhou Marathon grew out of former West Lake Guihua International Marathon and Hangzhou International “Friendly West Lake” Marathon. It has now become an international level marathon recorded by CAA and AIMS, and one of the most important marathons in China.
The route is set along picturesque West Lake, tea garden and Qiantang River Scenic Spot, and is thus honored as one of the most beautiful marathon routes around the world. Marathon amateurs from different countries and regions including America, France, Australia and Hong Kong, China are attracted here.
（Source: Official Website of Hangzhou Marathon）
- Add：Hangzhou Yellow Dragon Sports Center
- Tel：+86-571-85062073、85153986
- Transportation：Public transport in the urban area of Hangzhou: Take bus No.21, No.23, No.282, No.306, No.307, No.37, or No.82, and get off at Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stop. The ticket price is 2 Yuan.
Source：www.ywhangzhou.cn Editor：CHENG Huiyu
