36,000 People Measure Hangzhou with Their Steps Over 42.195 Kilometers / 2024 Hangzhou Marathon This city-wide electrifying event, with tens of thousands of participants, is operated by Dafeng for the third consecutive year. At 7:00 a.m. on November 3, nearly 36,000 runners from 23 countries and regions set off from Huanglong Sports Center. The entire route passes through Beishan Street, Yang Gong Dike, Hupo Road, Fuxing Bridge… The full marathon finishes at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center; the half marathon finishes at Hangzhou Citizens Square; and the fun run finishes at Hangzhou Pinghu Qiuyue. Every step taken brings a surge of energy to the just-awakening city. To enhance the quality of the event, improvements and innovations have been made in multiple aspects. The registration process has become more convenient, with full marathon results directly matching data from the 'China Marathon Information Platform,' reducing the need for uploads and verification, which greatly facilitates runners. Additionally, Dafeng has introduced four-legged robots as official pacers for the first time, a first in the history of international marathons. The newly introduced four-legged robot pacers feature larger models serving as the closing rabbit for the half marathon and smaller ones as 'accompanying rabbits' for the fun run. This innovative move not only showcases Zhejiang Province's strong capability in sports technology but also adds a sense of technology and fun to the event. On race day, the event provides comprehensive services for runners. The organizing committee arranged 336 professional referees and 50 official pacers, and recruited 4,535 volunteers from several well-known universities in Zhejiang. All volunteers received thorough general and professional training, aiming to provide participants with…
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To enhance the quality of the event, improvements and innovations were made in multiple areas. The registration process has become more convenient, and full marathon results are directly matched with the "China Marathon Info Platform" data, reducing the need for uploads and verification, greatly facilitating runners.
At the same time,Dafeng, for the first time, introduced four-legged robots as official pacers, a first in the history of international marathons.The newly introduced four-legged robot pacers include larger ones serving as the 'rabbit' for the half marathon closing, and smaller ones assisting as the 'running companion rabbit' for the fun run. This innovation not only demonstrates Zhejiang Province's strong capabilities in sports technology but also adds a sense of technology and fun to the event.
On race day, the event provided runners with comprehensive services. The organizing committee deployed 336 professional referees and 50 official pacers, and recruited 4,535 volunteers from several well-known universities in Zhejiang. All volunteers received extensive general and specialized training to provide participants with full support, including etiquette reception, race coordination, and medical assistance.
In terms of medical support, the event mobilized 150 medical staff, 550 medical volunteers, and 300 emergency runners, constructing a strict medical protection network. Considering the course layout, race schedule, surrounding environment, and medical facility distribution, 24 medical stations were carefully set up, each with sufficient warmth supplies, medical provisions, and rescue equipment, with strengthened medical station and staff at the start and finish lines. Additionally, 27 ambulances and over 130 mobile AEDs (defibrillators) were deployed, ensuring medical observers every 100 meters, and comprehensive rescue vehicles were added at the marathon finish line to ensure prompt and effective emergency response.
As the starting gun fired, tens of thousands of runners shot out like arrows, beginning a fierce contest. After intense competition, winners and runners-up in various categories were determined. Their outstanding performance not only showcased personal strength and spirit but also added highlights and excitement to the event.
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