On November 8, over 1,000 runners gathered at Yangshuo in Guilin city in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, amid the misty Lijiang River and picturesque landscapes, to kick off the 2025 National Sports Culture Promotion Event and the Beautiful China Fitness-for-All Run Guangxi Guilin Station.

As a core event of the “Wild Guilin Adventure” Guangxi Outdoor Sports Carnival, the event successfully ignited public enthusiasm for a nationwide fitness program, attracting broad participation.

At 7 am, the torch relay ceremony commenced at the Yangshuo Tourist Parking Lot, involving 20 torchbearers. The 6-kilometer route connected various city landmarks, drawing spectators along the way. At the Yangshuo Bay Wharf, Olympic champion Song Nina lit the main cauldron, marking the completion of the torch relay.

At 9 am, the fitness-for-all run officially started, with 2,000 participants competing in either the 10.5-kilometer or 5-kilometer categories along the scenic Lijiang River. The 10.5-kilometer route led runners through iconic spots such as Sihe Avenue and Yulong Bay International Camp, while the 5-kilometer course offered participants a picturesque journey through karst peaks and idyllic landscapes, ideal for families and leisure runners.

Concurrently, the Chinese Sports Culture Exhibition was launched, providing an immersive historical experience. It showcases milestone events such as Liu Changchun’s solo appearance at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games and Xu Haifeng’s securing China’s first Olympic gold medal in 1984. The Guangxi Sports Achievements Exhibition highlighted dynamic sports activities, enhancing the region’s tourism and sports economy.

The event attracted over 2,000 participants, with 30 percent being tourists, further boosting Yangshuo’s tourism through innovative “sports event + consumption” integration, promoting a vibrant sports consumption, culture, and economy.