What are the more famous marathon events in China?

The Hengshui Lake International Marathon is an international marathon approved by the State Sports General Administration and held every September since 2012. It is also the only true lake-circuit event in China. In 2019, it was recognized by the International The Athletics Federation rated it as a "double gold event", becoming the ninth domestic marathon to be rated as a "double gold event".

The Hengshui Lake International Marathon is held on the shores of Hengshui Lake every September. The start, finish and main tracks are all located on the shores of the beautiful Hengshui Lake. Many high-level players from home and abroad gathered in Hengshui. Hengshui Lake Wetland is a very typical and rare nationally important wetland and the largest freshwater lake in North China. It has "the most beautiful wetland in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei", "the first lake in southern Beijing", "the green pearl of North China" and many other good reputation.