International marathon contest held in Yunnan's Tengchong
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2016-12-02 17:14:53
Marathon competitors gather at the starting point under an ornate gateway leading into the city of Tengchong, in Yunnan Province. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen/Gokunming.com
Editor's Note:
The 2016 Mt Gaoligong Ultra competition, an international cross-country marathon, kicked off in Tengchong, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on November 18, with athletes traversing an area containing 8,800 meters of total elevation change. A total of 57 athletes joined the contest, where they were required to run 168.5 kilometers in 36 hours. Dan Lawson from the UK and Mick Thwaites from Australia crossed the finish line simultaneously in a time of 21 hours and 57 minutes to be crowned joint winners.

Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
A competitor grips a pair of walking sticks during the race. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
Competitors pose for a group photo at Zhuangyuan Bridge. 'Zhuangyuan' was the rank bestowed upon the person who received the highest score during China’s imperial civil service examinations. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
A section of open meadows crossed by competitors during the race. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
Marathon runners are flanked by crowds hoping for a close look at the action. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
A runner crosses the finish line. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
Tengchong locals take in the action. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen
A Chinese competitor shows off his medal, proving that he finished the run within the allotted time. Photo: Courtesy of Yereth Jansen