2017 Wuxi Marathon in photos

The starter's pistol sets the race off and simultaneously sees thousands of pink paper petals shot high into the sky. [Photo provided by organizing committee of Wuxi Marathon]

Chinese and foreign runners compete at the 2017 Wuxi Marathon. The race has continually grown in stature year-on-year and this year welcomed 30,000 participants. [Photo provided by organizing committee of Wuxi Marathon]