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Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon

Annual race in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon
Summary

Annual race in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China

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captionThe course passes Yangzhou's Wenchang Pavilion
dateApril
locationYangzhou, China
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distanceHalf marathon
est2006
recordMen's: 59:31 (2025)
KEN Alex Nzioka Matata
Women's: 1:07:05 (2025)
KEN Catherine Amanang'ole
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KEN Alex Nzioka Matata Women's: 1:07:05 (2025) KEN Catherine Amanang'ole The Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon () is an annual road running competition over the half marathon distance 21.0975 km which takes place in April in Yangzhou, People's Republic of China.

The event is named in honour of Jianzhen, a Chinese monk from the city who propagated Buddhism in Japan in the 8th century. The event was first held in 2006 and grew exponentially in its first six years: it gained IAAF Silver Label Road Race status in 2010 and began to attract elite and amateur runners alike. Almost 3000 runners finished the half marathon in 2011, while the introduction of a 10K fun run that year saw 25,000 runners take part in the day's event. The race is predominantly Chinese, although 230 foreign athletes were present in 2011. East African athletes typically occupy the higher places in the elite races.

The very flat, point-to-point course is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races. The city-centre course begins and ends at the Stadium of Yangzhou Sport Center and passes many of the city's landmarks, including the Wenchang Pavilion, Daming Temple and the Yangzhou Museum.

The current men's course record is 00:59:31 by Alex Nzioka Matata in 2025. The women's course record is 1:07:05 by Catherine Amanang'ole in 2025.

Past winners

Key:

[[Zhou Chunxiu]], the 2008 winner and a former women's course record holder.
EditionDateMen's winnerTime (h:m:s)Women's winnerTime (h:m:s)
1st27 May 2006Li Rongtian1:05:53Ruth Wanjiru1:13:42
2nd28 Apr 2007Cheng Tao1:03:23Zhu Xiaolin1:13:25
3rd06 Apr 2008Zhao Ran1:02:57Zhou Chunxiu1:08:59
4th26 Apr 2009John Musyoki1:02:00Zhang Yingying1:11:01
5th25 Apr 2010Ahmed Baday1:01:48Nina Rillstone1:11:18
6th24 Apr 2011Deriba Merga1:01:10Mare Dibaba1:09:41
7th29 Apr 2012Ayele Abshero1:01:11Philes Ongori1:11:07
8th21 Apr 2013Yacob Jarso1:00:39Worknesh Degefa1:08:43
9th20 Apr 2014Nguse Tesfaldet1:00:08Gladys Cherono1:08:16
10th19 Apr 2015Mosinet Geremew59:52Flomena Cheyech1:08:36
11th24 Apr 2016Mosinet Geremew1:00:43Peres Jepchirchir1:07:21
12th23 Apr 2017Mosinet Geremew1:00:56Sutume Asefa1:10:30
13th22 Apr 2018Mosinet Geremew1:01:31Ababel Yeshaneh1:09:06
14th21 Apr 2019Berehanu Tsegu59:56Perine Nengampi1:08:04
15th8 Nov 2020 (cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
16th7 Nov 2021 (cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
17th3 Nov 2022 (cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)
18th16 Apr 2023Gerba Dibaba1:00:51Beyenu Degefa1:09:54
19th31 Mar 2024Edward Konana Koonyo1:00:07Maurine Jemutai1:07:19
20th30 Mar 2025Alex Nzioka Matata59:31Catherine Amanang'ole1:07:05

References

References

  1. Cross, Brian (2010-04-24). [http://www.yzmls.com/?fnew/l2/i25 Nina Rillstone of New Zealand Wins Half Marathon in China]. [[Suite 101]]. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
  2. Jalava, Mirko (2011-04-25). [http://www.iaaf.org/LRR11/news/newsid=59849.html Merga and Dibaba sweep for Ethiopia in Yangzhou]. IAAF. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
  3. [http://www.yzmls.com/?fpage/i145 2011 Half Marathon results]. YZMLS. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
  4. Sun Xiaochen (2011-04-25). [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2011-04/25/content_12384170.htm Ethiopians dominate Yangzhou race]. ''[[China Daily]]''. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
  5. Jalava, Mirko (2012-04-30). [http://www.iaaf.org/Mini/LRR12/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=64738 Abshero and Ongori take Half Marathon victories in Yangzhou]. IAAF. Retrieved on 2012-05-03.
  6. [http://www.yzmls.com/?fnew/l2/i26 International Measurement Certificate]. YZMLS. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.
  7. [http://www.hkrunners.com/node/2400 2009 Yangzhou China Jianzhen International Half-Marathon 第四屆中國揚州鑒真國際馬拉松(半程)] {{Webarchive. link. (2015-04-02 . Hong Kong Runners. Retrieved on 2011-04-29.)
  8. Jalava, Mirko (2013-04-21). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/ethiopian-double-in-yangzhou Ethiopian double in Yangzhou]. IAAF. Retrieved on 2013-04-22.
  9. [http://www.worldrunning.com/news/course-records-smashed-in-yangzhou/ Course records smashed in Yangzhou] {{Webarchive. link. (2014-04-21 World Running, 20 April 2014)
  10. Wu, Vincent (2016-04-24). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/report/yangzhou-half-marathon-jepchirchir World champion Jepchirchir sets course record at Yangzhou Half Marathon]. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-04-24.
  11. Originally scheduled on 12 April but delayed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]]
  12. event was cancelled due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]]
  13. [https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/world-half-yangzhou-22 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Yangzhou 22 has been cancelled]. World Athletics (IAAF). Retrieved on 2025-12-30.
  14. [https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7191925 Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon Yangzhou (CHN) 16 APR 2023]. World Athletics (IAAF). Retrieved on 2025-12-30.
  15. [https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7207752 Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon Yangzhou (CHN) 31 MAR 2024]. World Athletics (IAAF). Retrieved on 2025-12-30.
  16. [https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7220356 Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon Yangzhou (CHN) 30 MAR 2025]. World Athletics (IAAF). Retrieved on 2025-12-30.
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