Participants set off from the Mengtai 2024 Ordos Marathon starting line on Aug 24. [Photo/Nuan News]

On the afternoon of Aug 24, the Mengtai 2024 Ordos Marathon enthusiastically kicked off in the Kangbashi district of Ordos city.

Since its inception in 2016, the Ordos Marathon has successfully held five editions, growing in scale and reputation.

Ordos Marathon pacers pose for a group photo. [Photo/Nuan News]

This year's event featured four categories: a full marathon (42.2 km), a half marathon (21.1 km), a 10-km health run, and a 5-km fun run.

The marathon had a remarkable turnout of nearly 23,000 participants.

Participants set off from the Mengtai 2024 Ordos Marathon starting line on Aug 24. [Photo/Nuan News]