Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon
The Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon (Chinese: 扬州鉴真国际半程马拉松赛) is an annual road running competition over the half marathon distance 21.0975 kilometres (13.1094 mi) which takes place in April in Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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The course passes Yangzhou's Wenchang Pavilion | |
Date | April |
Location | Yangzhou, China |
Event type | road |
Distance | Half marathon |
Established | 2006 |
Course records | Men's: 59:52 (2015) Mosinet Geremew Women's: 1:07:21 (2016) Peres Jepchirchir |
Official site | Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon |
The event is named in honour of Jianzhen, a Chinese monk from the city who propagated Buddhism in Japan in the 8th century.[1] The event was first held in 2006 and grew exponentially in its first six years: it gained IAAF Silver Label Road Race status in 2010 and began to attract elite and amateur runners alike.[2] Almost 3000 runners finished the half marathon in 2011,[3] while the introduction of a 10K fun run that year saw 25,000 runners take part in the day's event. The race is predominantly Chinese, although 230 foreign athletes were present in 2011.[4] East African athletes typically occupy the higher places in the elite races.[5]
The very flat, point-to-point course is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.[6] The city-centre course begins and ends at the Stadium of Yangzhou Sport Center and passes many of the city's landmarks, including the Wenchang Pavilion, Daming Temple and the Yangzhou Museum.[7]
The men's course record of 59:52 minutes (set in 2015 by Mosinet Geremew) is the fastest ever recorded in China. The women's record holder is Peres Jepchirchir, with her winning time of 1:07:21 from 2016.[8]
Past winners
Key: Course record
Edition | Date | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
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1st | 27 May 2006 | Li Rongtian (CHN) | 1:05:53 | Ruth Wanjiru (KEN) | 1:13:42 |
2nd | 28 Apr 2007 | Cheng Tao (CHN) | 1:03:23 | Zhu Xiaolin (CHN) | 1:13:25 |
3rd | 06 Apr 2008 | Zhao Ran (CHN) | 1:02:57 | Zhou Chunxiu (CHN) | 1:08:59 |
4th | 26 Apr 2009 | John Musyoki (KEN) | 1:02:00 | Zhang Yingying (CHN) | 1:11:01 |
5th | 25 Apr 2010 | Ahmed Baday (MAR) | 1:01:48 | Nina Rillstone (NZL) | 1:11:18 |
6th | 24 Apr 2011 | Deriba Merga (ETH) | 1:01:10 | Mare Dibaba (ETH) | 1:09:41 |
7th | 29 Apr 2012 | Ayele Abshero (ETH) | 1:01:11 | Philes Ongori (KEN) | 1:11:07 |
8th | 21 Apr 2013[9] | Yacob Jarso (ETH) | 1:00:39 | Worknesh Degefa (ETH) | 1:08:43 |
9th | 20 Apr 2014[10] | Nguse Tesfaldet (ERI) | 1:00:08 | Gladys Cherono (KEN) | 1:08:16 |
10th | 19 Apr 2015 | Mosinet Geremew (ETH) | 59:52 | Flomena Cheyech (KEN) | 1:08:36 |
11th | 24 Apr 2016[8] | Mosinet Geremew (ETH) | 1:00:43 | Peres Jepchirchir (KEN) | 1:07:21 |
12th | 23 Apr 2017 | Mosinet Geremew (ETH) | 1:00:56 | Sutume Asefa (ETH) | 1:10:30 |
13th | 22 Apr 2018 | Mosinet Geremew (ETH) | 1:01:31 | Ababel Yeshaneh (ETH) | 1:09:06 |
14th | 21 Apr 2019 | Berehanu Tsegu (ETH) | 59:56 | Perine Nengampi (KEN) | 1:08:04 |
15th | 8 November 2020[11] |
References
- Cross, Brian (2010-04-24). Nina Rillstone of New Zealand Wins Half Marathon in China. Suite 101. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- Jalava, Mirko (2011-04-25). Merga and Dibaba sweep for Ethiopia in Yangzhou. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- 2011 Half Marathon results. YZMLS. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- Sun Xiaochen (2011-04-25). Ethiopians dominate Yangzhou race. China Daily. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- Jalava, Mirko (2012-04-30). Abshero and Ongori take Half Marathon victories in Yangzhou. IAAF. Retrieved on 2012-05-03.
- International Measurement Certificate. YZMLS. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- 2009 Yangzhou China Jianzhen International Half-Marathon 第四屆中國揚州鑒真國際馬拉松(半程). Hong Kong Runners. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
- Wu, Vincent (2016-04-24). World champion Jepchirchir sets course record at Yangzhou Half Marathon. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-04-24.
- Jalava, Mirko (2013-04-21). Ethiopian double in Yangzhou. IAAF. Retrieved on 2013-04-22.
- Course records smashed in Yangzhou World Running, 20 April 2014
- Originally scheduled on 12 April but delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic