China Lanzhou Network, January 1 – At 10:00 am on January 1, the 2026 Lanzhou Marathon, which covers the entire city of Lanzhou, and the series of events titled “Sports Events in Scenic Areas, Districts, and Business Districts” – the New Year’s Health Walk – officially kicked off on the Jianbin East Road fitness trail. 800 fitness enthusiasts set out on a 5-kilometer journey along the banks of the Yellow River, enjoying the thrill and joy of exercise by the banks of the river during the winter season.

　　This event was themed “Run Joyfully in Jincheng · Energize and Start New.” The course began at the fitness path directly in front of the North Gate of Lanzhou University of Arts and Sciences (North Campus). It passed through the Yanbai Yellow River Bridge and the Grassland Park Pier, before returning to the starting point. During the walk, participants could enjoy the winter scenery along the Yellow River’s shore and immerse themselves in the city’s cultural and natural beauty of Lanzhou.

　　This event, organized by the Lanzhou Sports Bureau, is a vivid example of Lanzhou’s efforts to promote the deep integration of sports with commerce and culture. It not only established an interactive platform for overall physical fitness, but also leveraged the brand influence of the Lanzhou Marathon to create a unique IP for mass running events characteristic of Lanzhou, thereby injecting vitality into the construction of a beautiful Lanzhou in the new era. (Song Ge, Zhao Manjie)