Marathon Feet Trace China Tianjin's Stories as 30,000 Runners Hit the Streets

AsiaNet 201957 TIANJIN, China, Oct. 27, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/-- The Bank of Tianjin Tianjin Marathon 2026 kicked off on October 25, drawing 30,000 participants. Among them, 12,870 runners set new personal bests. This year's event carries the theme of running through Tianjin to uncover its stories. As a northern Chinese port city, Tianjin literally means "the ferry where the Son of Heaven passed by," with more than 600 years of urban history. Stretching 42.195 kilometers, the marathon route serves as a gateway to experiencing the city. It crosses seven administrative districts, passing …READ FULL ARTICLE