Running green: Trail running in Anji

A trail running event held in Anji, Zhejiang Province, brought hundreds of participants into the mountains for a morning of fitness, fresh air, and forest immersion. Some came with friends, others with kids or pets – but all came with the same desire to reconnect with nature. The route wound through villages and dense bamboo forests, offering a mix of scenic beauty and physical challenge. Every footstep connected participants more deeply with the land beneath their feet. 

Events like this are becoming an everyday part of life in Anji. They offer a new, nature-centered way for young people to spend their weekends and reflect a broader truth: sustainable development isn't just possible, it's already in motion.