The Beijing International Long-Distance Running Festival will kick off at Tiananmen Square on April 14. The event features three different races: a 10 km run, a “health run” and a family fun run. The signup deadline is April 4, and is limited to 7,000 people for the 10 km, 12,000 people for the health run and 1,000 people for the family fun run. To register, log on to http://reg.bjrunningfestival.com

When: Apr 14, 07:50

Where: Tiananmen Square

Price: 50 RMB

Tel: 010 8724 4833

Website: http://reg.bjrunningfestival.com

Getting there: take subway line 1 to Tiananmen EastStation (天安门东站)