The route of the 2024 Mengniu Chengdu Marathon is released! This year's track follows last year's classic route, completed by the international A-level surveyor last year, passing through all 7 urban areas in the city center, the runners will run through Chunxi Road, Tianfu Panda Tower, Wangjianglou Park, Xinhua Park, Sichuan University Museum, Global Center and other urban landmarks, the track meets the needs of high-level competition at the same time, but also presents the most beautiful scenery of Tianfu for the runners, so that the runners can experience Chengdu's urban culture, historical heritage and modern development in an all-round way.
The starting point of the race is located in the Jinsha Site Museum, which has a history of 3,200 years, the end point of the half marathon is at the Museum of Sichuan University, and the end point of the marathon is at the Century City New International Convention and Exhibition Center. This year, the East Asian Half Marathon Championships and the National Half Marathon Championships (the fifth stop) will be held at the same time, and the athletes of the above two events will complete the crossing line at Sichuan University.
In order to facilitate the public and the majority of runners to watch the race up close and feel the unique charm of the adult race, we have compiled a list of recommendations for viewing spots, come and take a look!
Qintai Road
As a landmark attraction full of history and culture, Qintai Road is surrounded by ancient cultural sites and parks such as Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Qingyang Palace, and Cultural Palace. Watch the race here and feel the collision between the passion of the marathon and the rich history of Chengdu.
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 2 Tonghuimen Station
Tianfu Square
As the most iconic civic square in Chengdu and even Sichuan, many runners running through Tianfu Square is also a major scenery of the Chengdu horse race. Tianfu Square has also been awarded the "Most Beautiful Chengdu" Top Ten Popular Landmarks Award! Watching the game here and cheering for the players shows the passion and vitality of Chengdu in the new era!
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 1/2 Tianfu Square Station
Chunxi Road
The characteristic commercial street with a history of 100 years highlights the fashion trend of Chengdu and is also synonymous with the charm of Chengdu. Watch the game here and feel the lively scene of Chunxi Road.
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 2/3 Chunxi Road Station
Tianfu Panda Tower
In 2023, the Chengdu Marathon route will be adjusted, and Tianfu Panda Tower will be the latest to be listed. As the tallest tower in western China, the Tianfu Panda Tower represents the height of Chengdu, and you can watch the race at the Tianfu Panda Tower to witness the speed of the players!
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 4/6 Yushuang Road Station
Xinhua Park
With a history of 30 years, Xinhua Park has now become a trendy landmark integrating sports and leisure, culture and entertainment. Let's look forward to the magnificent scene of the contestants passing through Xinhua Park!
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 4/6 Yushuang Road Station
Nine Eyes Bridge
The Jiuyan Bridge was built in the Ming Dynasty, and the Jiuyan Bridge with a long history is a representative of Chengdu's rich history and culture. Here you can fully appreciate the essence of the Chengdu Marathon course.
Arrival route: Chengdu Metro Line 2/6 Niuwangmiao Station
Wangjiang Tower
Wangjianglou Park is located on the south bank of the Jinjiang River, with cultural relics such as the ancient buildings of Wangjianglou and the memorial hall of the poetess Xue Tao, as well as all kinds of rare and exotic bamboos. The picture of the player and Chongli Pavilion in the same frame is also one of the classics of the moment of the horse race.
Arrival route: Sanguantang Station of Chengdu Metro Line 6
Sichuan University
As the finish point of the half marathon, you can witness the elite runners of the East Asia Half Marathon Championships and the National Half Marathon Championships in the sprint stage.
Arrival route: Moziqiao Station of Chengdu Metro Line 3 / Wangjiang Campus Station of Sichuan University of Sichuan Metro Line 8
China-Europe Center/along Tianfu Avenue
Located on Tianfu Avenue in the High-tech Zone, the China-Europe Center is a representative of Chengdu's economic vitality and modernization of urban form. Along Tianfu Avenue is the stage where the physical fitness and mentality of the full marathon runners gradually enter the limit, and it is also the place where they are about to break through themselves. Give them some cheers!
Arrival routes: Chengdu Metro Line 1 Tianfu 3rd Street, Tianfu 5th Street, Huafu Avenue, Sihe Station
On October 27th, let's look forward to the wonderful performance of the players. Cheer for them with a loud voice and cheer, so that the contestants can feel the beautiful scenery of Chengdu and the unique enthusiasm of the citizens!
Original title: The route of the Chengdu Horse Race is released! Citizens' guide to watching the game →
Editor: Zhang Shuo Editor: Gao Ting