Excitement Builds for 2023 Ningbo Marathon on December 31st
By Xu Zhuowei
The highly anticipated 2023 Ningbo Marathon is set to take place on December 31st at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center, as officially announced during a press conference held on December 11th. The event, offering marathon, half marathon, and mini run categories, anticipates 15,000 participants, distributed as 3,000 for the marathon, 6,000 for the half marathon, and 6,000 for the mini run.
During the registration period from December 2nd to December 6th, a whopping 20,282 runners signed up. The organizing committee will allocate spots through a lottery system.
The total reward pool for this year's marathon surpasses 300,000 yuan. Marathon winners stand a chance to receive a maximum individual prize of 26,000 yuan, while half marathon winners could claim up to 15,000 yuan. The top ten finishers in both categories will all be rewarded. Notably, a Ningbo Citizen Award has been introduced, offering recognition to the top 20 male and female runners with a maximum individual reward of 3,000 yuan. Elite runners achieving a 3-hour finish (male) and 3 hours and 30 minutes finish (female) will be honored with a special cape.
The race will commence and conclude at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center, weaving through iconic locations such as Ningbo Binjiang Sports Park, the central lake of the Cicheng new urban zone, and Guanshan River. The carefully selected route promises a blend of cultural heritage and modern vibrancy.
Runners will be treated to the presence of cheerleading ensembles, instrumental performances, and delightful singing and dancing acts along the route, enriching their overall experience.