1. Feng Peiyou: the initiator of the "2:05 era," the biggest hope for Asian Games gold — Tokyo 2:05:58 drastically reset the national record; can he sustain this dominant form in Lanzhou?   2. He Jie: former record holder who proved himself again after twice breaking the national record; facing the rise of newcomers, can he grab an Asian Games spot?   3. Yang Shaohui: veteran glory, stability above all — also a former national record breaker; older but rich in experience and not to be underestimated.   4. Mao Jinhu: peak performance in his debut marathon — can the Guizhou rising star remain a dark horse? His Wuxi debut of 2:07:36 set the Chinese debut-marathon record; his credentials will be verified in Lanzhou.   5. Three independent entrants: non‑state-backed strength appears for the first time in history — Hong Yue, Jia Erenjia, and Zheng Xiaoqian were all selected as "individual" entrants; can any of them fight for a spot?   6. The Tibet corps: a three‑man high‑altitude group — Suolang Cairen, Zhaxi Ciren, and Ciren Cuomu line up together. Will their high‑altitude training pay off at this mid‑altitude competition?   7. Zhang Deshun: her leadership among the women faces reevaluation — with a PB of 2:20:53 and a clear gap ahead, can she defend her honor in the Asian Games trials?   8. The women's "number two" fight: Li Meizhen vs Wu Bing vs Lu Ying — their PBs are 2:25:06, 2:26:01, and 2:26:35 respectively. Who will stand out?   9. Xia Yuyu: returning from injury — can she reclaim her peak? She set a PB of 1:10:07 at this year's Beijing half marathon and ran 2:25:45 over the full marathon two years ago. Can Lanzhou bring back her full‑marathon best?   10. Brand battle: the 2026 Lanzhou Marathon is also an Asian Games selection race — who will be the ultimate winner? 特步 5 人、安踏/Nike各 4 人、中乔/李宁各 3 人 — the brands' covert battle is another storyline.   Friendly reminder: according to current weather forecasts, on May 24 the weather in Lanzhou will be cloudy with temperatures between 15–27°C, possibly reaching 30°C in the afternoon, posing a risk of strong sun and high heat. Participants should closely monitor the latest weather updates for Lanzhou on race day, take sun‑protection and hydration precautions, and guard against heatstroke. #FengPeiyou#2026LanzhouMarathon#HeJie#AsianGamesSelection#TrailRunningBoom