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On the morning of May 13, 2018, at 9:00 AM, the 2018 Wenchuan Marathon started with a gunshot in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County. Nearly 6,000 athletes from 14 countries and regions, including China, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, participated.

This marathon was a 'half marathon,' starting in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County. The route followed National Highway 213, passing through Xuankou Town, and finally reaching Shuimo Town at Aba Teachers College, covering a distance of over 20 kilometers.In the end, the top three male and female winners were all domestic athletes. Zhou Bo won the men's title with a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 40 seconds, while Gong Jun took the women's title with a time of 1 hour, 33 minutes, and 58 seconds.

As the first Wenchuan Marathon, it coincided with the tenth anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake. Wenchuan used this event to present a ten-year reconstruction report to the nation—Wenchuan has embraced the marathon spirit of gratitude and progress over the past decade, writing a hymn of life with confidence, perseverance, and unwavering determination.

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Three special running groups, gathering great love

The theme of this Wenchuan Marathon was 'Hymn of Life—Gratitude and Progress, Healthy Wenchuan,' expressing thanks to the Party and the motherland for giving Wenchuan a second life, and to the people nationwide for their support in Wenchuan's rebirth, while also commemorating the deceased and paying tribute to life.

To this end, the organizing committee specially recruited three special running groups, creating an event full of love and warmth from around the world.

“China Power” Running Group—China Power has built the new Wenchuan, consisting of 27 representatives from various industries nationwide who participated in Wenchuan's rescue and development.

“RUN FOR LOVE” Running Group—Wenchuan's ten years, from rescue to reconstruction, also witnessed the love and warmth that transcended regional boundaries from people worldwide.

“Charity Running Group”——A charity running group organized by the Wenchuan Disabled Persons' Federation, including disabled runners from Wenchuan, earthquake survivors from Mianzhu, and caring runners from Hong Kong. Their indomitable spirit was an inspiring force on the track.

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1.5-kilometer 'Silent Track,' commemorating the deceased

In the Xuankou Tunnel section of the Wenchuan Marathon route, the organizing committee specially created a 1.5-kilometer-long silent track.

Each runner picked up a chrysanthemum at the tunnel entrance, ran slowly in silence, and placed the flower in the memorial area inside the tunnel for a brief moment of silence, expressing their remembrance of the deceased and respect for life. During this short 1.5-kilometer journey, only the sound of footsteps accompanied the runners, many of whom found this gesture deeply meaningful.

One participant said:'This section made me feel not only remembrance but also prompted me to think that the deceased are gone, and we must cherish life even more. When I ran out of the tunnel and saw the sudden bright sunlight, it felt like a rebirth, full of hope.'

'With the marathon spirit of gratitude and progress, using confidence to surpass oneself, perseverance, and unwavering determination, we write a hymn of life, expressing remembrance of the deceased and respect for life,' said a relevant official from the organizing committee.

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Gratitude and progress, Wenchuan runs towards the future

Wenchuan is picturesque, with suitable temperatures, ample sunshine, and high forest and grass coverage. The 'Six Scenic Spots of Wenchuan'—'Misty Three Rivers, Picturesque Shuimo, Heaven and Earth Yingxiu, Panda Homeland, Hometown of Dayu, Ancient Charm Qiangshan'—are endless in their beauty. The 'Three Treasures of Wenchuan'—'Sweet Cherries, Crisp Plums, Fragrant Apricots'—are endlessly delicious.

Ten years ago, the earthquake in Wenchuan touched the hearts of the entire nation. Today, ten years later, the former disaster area has become a scenic area. New buildings, new towns, new villages, new schools, new factories, and new parks all showcase the vitality and vigor of this beautiful land. The new Wenchuan has accelerated its growth over the past decade.

The ten years after the disaster have been a decade of revitalization for Wenchuan, akin to a long and determined marathon journey. Even if the perfect finish line is still far away, as long as we run with all our might, the applause will resound along the way. Runners from all over the world gathered in Wenchuan to measure it with their footsteps and run towards the world together with Wenchuan.

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The significance of the Wenchuan Marathon goes far beyond the marathon itself

@NicePeng：The starting point of the Wenchuan Marathon is in Yingxiu Town, which was the epicenter and hardest-hit area of the '5.12' Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. The ruins of Xuankou Middle School, destroyed by the earthquake, are still preserved and remain shocking to see. Comparing it to the clear waters and green mountains of Yingxiu ten years later, it is just like the marathon's theme 'Hymn of Life.' Gratitude for ten years, it is love that has given this small town new life from the ruins and welcomes a better future with a new posture.

@YunzhouRunning-LiuJintao：I run marathons every year. Personally, I find the Wenchuan Marathon particularly meaningful. It allows every participant to witness Wenchuan's past and present. It also makes us runners respect life and live well!

@LoveRunningGroup-LvBingThat year, I was preparing to get married, and then the earthquake happened. The wedding was postponed for a month. True love is invincible. After experiencing the earthquake, our love became even happier. The Wenchuan Marathon is very commemorative. We should cherish the present and live in the moment, making ourselves healthy and happy every day.

@YuantongAncientTownMorningRunningGroup-WangJun：I have participated in several marathons, and the Wenchuan Marathon is excellent. Ten years of rebirth, I wish Wenchuan gets better and better. I couldn't participate in this Wenchuan Marathon because I had to attend a Red Cross CPR training, which I regret. But I will carry the spirit of post-earthquake reconstruction into my future work and life, and attending CPR training is one way to do that.

@MianyangRunningGuest-DengHuiI was in Mianyang at the time and personally experienced the 5.12 earthquake. My hometown is in Beichuan, and many relatives were there. I personally experienced the earthquake, and some relatives and friends were lost. After the earthquake, I participated as a disaster relief volunteer and was involved in rescue services. I started running in 2013 to change my mental and physical state. Living in the moment, physical and mental health is the most important.

@SouthernHappyRunningGroup-ShubeiAvenue：For the Wenchuan Marathon, the Wenchuan earthquake disaster is a permanent pain for the Chinese people. Commemorating it in the form of a marathon is very meaningful. It not only exercises the body but also remembers the lost loved ones, showing respect and reverence for the deceased!

The fragility of life is irresistible when disaster strikes. We cannot control the length of life, but we can increase its width. To make life more exciting, we need to make our bodies healthier and stronger. Running is one of the most effective and simplest ways to achieve this. Let's run, Codoon friends!

@YilongRunningGroup-WuLiThe earthquake ten years ago is unforgettable. The fear and anxiety of that moment and the urgency to find relatives are deeply etched in my memory. I am grateful for everyone and everything in life, and for all the encounters. Cherish life and the people around you!Wenchuan is a place worth commemorating. Running is a way to remember the past and welcome a new future!

@SouthernHappyRunningGroup-ChenYingziI was not in Sichuan Province ten years ago. When I heard the city-wide siren alarm, I was still at work and didn't know what had happened. A few minutes later, my boss told me that there was an earthquake in Sichuan. It was very serious. It was the first time I heard about the earthquake, and I was worried about the people at home. All I could do was silently pray and hope that the people in my hometown were safe and that there were fewer casualties!

Ten years may be long, but it may also be very short. Nothing is more important than health. What have you experienced in the past ten years? Many people may have left forever in these ten years. I hope everyone cherishes every day.

*Sincere thanks to all Codoon friends who participated in this survey~

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