The 3rd Qinzhou International Half Marathon is announced to be held on March 24 at a press conference on March 16. [Photo/gx.people.cn]

The 3rd Qinzhou International Half Marathon will take place in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on March 24.

More than 11,000 people between the ages of two and 80 have signed up for the event, among which 30 are foreigners from the United States, Canada, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The event will consist of a 21-kilometer half marathon, 10.5-kilometer quarter marathon, five-kilometer mini marathon, one-kilometer family marathon, and one-kilometer run for the elderly.

The half marathon course will pass by Yongfu Bridge, Mengyuan Square, Baishihu Square, Hexie Tower, the Third Qinjiang Bridge, and North Beibu Gulf Avenue before looping back to Yongfu Bridge for the final stretch.

Two employees present the marathon's trophy and medal. [Photo/gx.people.cn]

The design for this year's medal was inspired by the white dolphin, as the Sanniang Gulf of Qinzhou is considered the "home of the Chinese white dolphin".

Founded in 2017, the Qinzhou International Half Marathon is a part of the Health China Marathon Series, and is aimed at promoting fitness for all, said Pan Dingxi, deputy secretary-general of the Qinzhou Municipal People's Government.