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| Beijing Int'l Marathon China Beijing Marathon October citsmarathon@cits.com.cn http://www.cits.com.cn/citsonlineWeb/switchdo.do?prefix=/marathon&page=/b2c/Welcome.jsp "Beijing International Marathon (BIM), organized by the China Athletics Association and approved by IAAF and AIMS, is the highest-level marathon race in China. It was first staged in 1981 and has been held in October annually ever since. It has become an influential and traditional international race, ranking top 10 marathons in the world. The best record of last year's race for men and women marathon was 2:08'20"" and 2:34'44"" respectively, achieved by Kenya player and Chinese player.The 30th Beijing International Marathon will be held on the fourth Sunday of October, 2010. Autumn in Beijing is the golden season of the year, and also the golden season of tourism. Today, with its magnificent Tian'anmen Square, its network of cloverleaves and its skyline of high-rises, Beijing has taken on a new look, blending classical grace with modernity. Our slogan for the marathon this year is: Sports for All, Challenge Ourselves. On the race day, millions of enthusiastic spectators will line the streets to cheer on the thousands of runners. Over 100 million people nationwide will watch the TV live coverage. The convergence of high-class athletes and a wide spectrum of part-time runners with the spectators and tourists who will pack the streets to give the Beijing Marathon its unique flair and appeal." |
