Jiading district of Shanghai organized a big running race at the Shanghai International Circuit and 11 other venues to celebrate the New Year on Jan 1.
The event attracted a total of 23,000 runners, among which 8,000 participants took part in the "Run the Track" activity held in the Shanghai International Circuit.
The prizes provided by FAW-Volkswagen Audi may have further encouraged the attendants. The champion was awarded a free pass to drive an Audi A3 for half a year. The runner-up will be able to take part in the 2015 Athens Classic Marathon in Greece. The third-place winner was presented a special box ticket to watch the 2015 F1 World Championship in China.
According to the organizing committee, the second "Run the Track" will be held on Jan 1, 2016.
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The activity attracts hundreds of people to attend. [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Champions at the awarding ceremong [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |
Participants at the Shanghai International Circuit [Photo/jiading.gov.cn] |