China Zheng-Kai International Marathon
China Zheng-Kai International Marathon is the world’s only marathon run on a straight track connecting two ancient cities – Zhengzhou and Kaifeng in Henan province. It has been held annually since 2007, with more than 400,000 people having participated.
The 2019 Zheng-Kai international marathon took place at Zhengkai Avenue March 31, attracting 49,000 participants from home and abroad. The event was hosted by the Chinese Athletics Association, Henan Provincial Sports Bureau, and the municipal governments of Zhengzhou and Kaifeng.