The 2023 Beijing (Daxing) Half Marathon is set to be held on May 21, according to its organizing committee.

The upcoming event consists of a half marathon, a 10-kilometer fitness run, a 5-kilometer run and a parent-child run.

Participants running during a previous Beijing (Daxing) Half Marathon. [Photo provided by Daxing district]

The organizing committee will hold a press conference in mid-to-late April to introduce specific information about the scale, organizational structure and running routes of the event.

Participants will be allow to register for the marathon event at the same time.

An aerial photo of the running track of Beijing (Daxing) Half Marathon [Photo provided by Daxing district]

The Beijing (Daxing) Half Marathon has become a leading sports event in Daxing, and has become widely known for its professional organization, special running track and colorful cultural activities, since its establishment in 2016.