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Nearly 30,000 participants! The Zhan Ci · Dafen · 2023 Hangzhou Marathon kicks off with passion!

This event is jointly organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau and the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government. It is hosted by the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Competition Center, Zhejiang Huanglong Sports Center, and Hangzhou Sports Bureau. Co-organizers include the Zhejiang People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Zhejiang Radio and Television Group, Zhejiang Marathon and Road Running Association, Shangcheng District People's Government, Xihu District People's Government, Binjiang District People's Government, Xiaoshan District People's Government, Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area Management Committee, Hangzhou Qianjiang New City Construction Management Committee, and Hangzhou Xiaoshan Qianjiang Century City Management Committee. Zhejiang Dafeng Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Transportation Tourism Media Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Saige Zhimei Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd. are responsible for operations and promotion. After fierce competition, in the full marathon men's group, Chinese runner Wang Hongwei won first place with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes 03 seconds, Chinese runner Su Guoxiong won second place with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes 07 seconds, and BELETE MEKONEN MARU from Ethiopia won third place with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes 08 seconds; in the full marathon women's group, Chinese runner Xia Yuyu won first place with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes 44 seconds; MONICA CHEBET CHEPKWONY from Kenya won second place with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes 49 seconds; and KOLOLE MEKASHU TEFERA from Ethiopia won third place with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes 55 seconds. As the joint title sponsor and operator of this year's Hangzhou Marathon, Dafeng accompanied nearly 30,000 runners from the Huanglong Sports Center…

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This event is jointly organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau and the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government. It is organized by the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Competition Center, Zhejiang Huanglong Sports Center, and Hangzhou Municipal Sports Bureau. Zhejiang People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Zhejiang Radio and Television Group, Zhejiang Marathon and Road Running Association, Shangcheng District People's Government, Xihu District People's Government, Binjiang District People's Government, Xiaoshan District People's Government, and Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area Management CommitteeCo-organized by the Qianjiang New City Construction Management Committee of Hangzhou and the Qianjiang Century City Management Committee of Xiaoshan City, Hangzhou. Zhejiang Dafeng Sports and Culture Development Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Transportation Tourism Media Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen SEG Smart Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd. are responsible for operation and promotion.

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After fierce competition, in the men's full marathon, Chinese athlete Wang Hongwei took first place with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes 03 seconds; Chinese athlete Su Guoxiong took second place with 2 hours 15 minutes 07 seconds; and BELATE MEKONEN MARU from Ethiopia took third place with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes 08 seconds; In the women's full marathon event, Chinese athlete Xia Yuyu took first place with a time of 2 hours 30 minutes 44 seconds; MONICA CHEBET CHEPKWONY from Kenya took second place with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes 49 seconds; KOLOLE MEKASHU TEFERA from Ethiopia took third place with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes 55 seconds.

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As the joint title sponsor and operator of this year's Hangzhou Marathon, Dafeng accompanied nearly 30,000 runners as they set out from Huanglong Sports Center, embarking on a passionate and refreshing journeyWith vibrant steps, we measure the powerful city of Hangzhou with our footsteps, fully enjoy the charm of the metropolis, and discover the beauty of the city. A marathon feels like telling the story of Hangzhou in a gentle way. Running this track yourself means experiencing the city's development path firsthand.


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In this marathon, regardless of age or status, as long as you truly love sports, you can start from the same line and run forward, chasing your dreams. Amid the cheering cheers from the crowd, the runners gradually became fired up, carrying even greater courage and confidence, heading toward their goals with determination toward the sunrise of Hangzhou!

Marathon events always give a city a unique charm. A marathon with a long history and tens of thousands of participants has become a deeply rooted "cultural calling card" in the hearts of international metropolises. The Hangzhou Marathon, which began in 1987 (formerly the West Lake Friendship Marathon), is one of the oldest and most important marathon events in China, and one of the few in the country「Double gold」(i.e., IAAF Gold Label events and Chinese Athletics Association Gold Medal events).

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1987 West Lake Friendship Marathon

Zhanci · Dafeng · 2023 Hangzhou Marathon live followThe event support team is on duty, with thorough preparations at every supply station along the way, everything in place, and the scale maxed out—a truly top-tier event. And only today, you just take care of it「Reckless and arrogant」Speeding down the usual avoidance of entering motor vehicle lanes, and even when facing red lights, you don't have to stop.Exquisite banners, race uniforms, event medals, promotional brochures......Dafeng elements are everywhere on the course, showcasing the new moon of Dafeng to runners and spectators from all over the countryChanges in the industry have enhanced Dafeng's brand influence.

Running past the scenery and running past you!This spirit of optimism and transcendence is not only the charm of Hangma, but also the conveying spirit that Dafeng has always conveyed—high-quality corporate development and the city's spirit moving forward in tandem.From the Hangzhou Asian Games to the Hangzhou Marathon, Dafeng has continuously increased its participation in international sports events, integrating brand culture and city spirit from multiple angles and formats to keep its city brand brand brand shine.

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Main torch at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Hangzhou Asian Games
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Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center

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Hangzhou Asian Games Museum

Just as runners fight bravely and never give up on the track,「Empowering culture, sports, tourism, and commerce, creating a beautiful happiness」On this road, Dafeng is always running at full speed.As a responsible enterprise, Dafeng actively assumes the social responsibilities of a corporate citizen, spreads positive corporate energy, promotes urban economic development, and contributes to nationwide sports and social welfare.

When the wind is good, it's time to set sail; we row forward and chase the waves toward the future.With ambitious goals, Dafeng will also take the opportunity of naming and operating the Hangzhou Marathon to fully leverage its own advantages, integrate superior resources, broaden the industrial chain, increase market influence, build brand competitiveness, comprehensively enhance the enterprise's modernized governance and value creation levels, and plan to advance the development of the cultural, sports, and tourism industries.


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