Runners mingle with peach blossoms in Yangshan Half Marathon

This year's Yangshan Half Marathon, held in the beautiful "honey peach town" of Yangshan, Wuxi on April 2. [Photo/thmz.com]

A total of 5,000 runners took part in this year's Yangshan Half Marathon in the beautiful "honey peach town" of Yangshan, Wuxi on Sunday.

The event, held in Yangshan for the second time, has grown in size this year, and includes a half marathon spanning 21.0975 kilometers with 3,000 runners and a five-kilometer mini-marathon with 2,000 runners.

The route runs along the central area of Yangshan Ecological Tourism Resort, and includes acres of pink peach forest. [Photo/ WeChat account: wxyangshan]

As the first ever rural half marathon to be authorized by the Chinese Athletic Association to take place in Jiangsu province, the Yangshan Half Marathon runs along the central area of the Yangshan Ecological Tourism Resort, and passes through acres of pink peach forest, allowing runners to enjoy the beautiful scenery while running.

The medal, featuring peach flowers on both sides, calls on visitors from all over the world to come take part in the Yangshan Peach Blossom Festival as well.

The month-long peach blossom festival, lasting until April 15, features various events, including a balloon tour, encouraging visitors to enjoy the peach blossoms at the best time of year.