In July, the number of marathon events across mainland China is very small — there are only five races. They are: Ningxia Guyuan Pengyang Half Marathon Liupanshui Marathon Baiyin Pingchuan Half Marathon Nyingchi Half Marathon Xiahe Ganjia Secret Realm Plateau Half Marathon The most notable is the Liupanshui Marathon. With prize money greatly increased, the full marathon winner is awarded 40000, the runner-up 30000, third place 25000, fourth 20000, fifth 15000, sixth 10000. The half marathon winner receives 30000, the runner-up 20000, third 15000, and fourth 10000 — which is sure to attract many elite runners. July is hot nationwide; the fact that these places can host marathons — does that, in another sense, mean they are all summer retreats? #marathon schedule #Liupanshui Marathon #marathon #trail running boom