2026 Baoji Marathon: A warm welcome on and beyond the course

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The 2026 Baoji Marathon is set to kick off on October 25, with the host city giving runners a warm welcome through complimentary traditional breakfasts and special offers beyond the racecourse. Participants can use their race bibs to claim vouchers, enjoy discounts on shopping and entertainment and gain free entry to selected tourist attractions.

Runners collect their race bibs for the 2026 Baoji Marathon in Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 23, 2026. /2026 Baoji Marathon Organizing Committee

Runners enjoy special offers with their race bibs in Baoji, Shaanxi, China, October 23, 2026. /2026 Baoji Marathon Organizing Committee

On the morning of the race, runners can fuel up with a variety of Baoji specialties, including ganmianpi (steamed wheat noodles), douhua paomo (flatbread served in tofu pudding) and yousu guokui (flaky baked flatbread). The free breakfast offers a taste of Baoji's rich food culture before runners hit the course.

Event volunteers display leaflets promoting free admission to local tourist attractions in Baoji, Shaanxi, China, October 23, 2026. /2026 Baoji Marathon Organizing Committee

Free tickets to local tourist attractions offered to runners by the 2026 Baoji Marathon Organizing Committee in Baoji, Shaanxi, China, October 23, 2026. /CGTN

More than just a race, the marathon is Baoji's way of extending a warm welcome to visitors from near and far. Has a race ever left you with lasting memories of a city? Or have you ever felt warmly welcomed in an unfamiliar city? Share your stories in the comments!

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