The Hengqin Marathon was successfully held, showcasing the cultural and sports integration of Guangdong and Macao
Article source:Huafa Sports 2023-03-01 13:54
It's been two years
Experienced two postponements
2022 Hengqin Life Hengqin Marathon
February 26th in anticipation!
As the gun was fired, 12,000 runners poured into the long track like a tidal wave, and the scene was boiling.
Started in 2018, the Hengqin Marathon is a unique "round-the-island" marathon in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which has been successfully held for four times, and was rated as the bronze medal event of the Chinese Athletics Association and the most beautiful track event in 2020.
This year's Hengqin Marathon is the first large-scale sports event in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which showcases the cultural and sports integration characteristics of Guangdong and Macao in many places, adding a different color to the Hengqin Marathon.
This year's Hengqin Marathon
What are the elements of Macao?
Look down HENGQIN MARATHON A new breakthrough in the number of participants in Macao
This year's Hengqin Marathon attracted more than 500 Macao runners, a double increase over the previous marathon, providing a platform for the joint development and exchange between Zhuhai and Macao, bringing cultural and sports exchanges between the Mainland and Macao closer together, and sharing a sports feast for Guangdong and Macao residents.
Hengqin Marathon Macao runner Wang Kun (third runner-up in half marathon men's race)
HENGQIN MARATHON Macau runner service In order to facilitate the participation of Macao runners, the Hengqin Marathon Organizing Committee has set up a distribution area in Macao, where Macao runners can collect their race bags. In addition, a Macau shuttle bus service has been set up, so it only takes half an hour for Macau runners to get from home to the race venue! Macao runners collect their race bags in Macao HENGQIN MARATHON Hengqin and Macao culture showcase A marathon is also a cultural exchange activity. The Hengqin Marathon is also a marathon between Hengqin and Macao, and is gradually becoming an effective channel for sports and cultural exchanges between Hengqin and Macao. This year's Hengqin Marathon has incorporated Macao elements in many places, and the design of the finisher's medal and official souvenir are very characteristic of Hengqin and Macao. St. Paul's, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Macau Tower and the landmark buildings in Hengqin are integrated into the design, and runners run on the streamers that symbolize the track and connect the future, implying that runners from all over the world can witness the vigorous vitality and profound culture of Zhuhai and Macao, and join hands with Zhuhai and Macao to "run for the future" and run towards a better future. 2022 Hengqin Marathon Finisher Medal
The region-limited trendy toy blind boxes with unique Macao characteristics, "Macao Food Light" and "Tide Tour Macao", will also be available for sale in limited quantities during the 2022 Hengqin Marathon. This is the first time that the Macao trendy toy blind box has appeared in the mainland!
Inspired by Macao's local cuisine and landmarks, the series of blind boxes integrates Macao's representative traditional cuisine and scenic landmarks with the trendy symbols and cartoon elements of the new generation, giving a strong sense of Portuguese culture in Macao. During the 2022 Hengqin Marathon, runners will be able to enjoy the scenery of Macao and experience the unique cultural charm of Macao in another way.
"Macau Food Light" and "Trendy Macau" blind box
The series of blind box sculptures of "Macao Food and Light" and "Trendy Play Macao" displayed at the Lingwu site and in the carnival area after the race attracted a large number of runners and spectators to check in and take photos.
The Hengqin Marathon is not only a professional road running event, but also a demonstration of the integrated development of culture and sports between Guangdong and Macao, and a splendid sports carnival with the participation of the whole people.
