Runners compete during 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships

Runners compete during the 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Runners pose to cameras as they compete during the 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Runners compete during the 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Runners compete during the 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)

Runners prepare before the 2026 Beijing Marathon & National Marathon Championships in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ming)