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

The route for the 10-kilometer race shall start out from the north side of the Monument to the People’s Heroes at the Tiananmen Square and arrive at the road at the west side of the said Square after detouring in a circle inside the said Square, and ultimately arrive at the race destination following the route such as from the road at the west side of the Square, Meishi Street, Qianmen Street, Tiantan Road, Tiantan East Road, Yongdingmen East Street, Yongdingmen West Street to the south gate of Xiannongtan Stadium.

The route for the 5-kilometer race shall start out from the north side of the Monument to the People’s Heroes at the Tiananmen Square, go westwards to arrive at directly the road at the west side of the said Square, and ultimately arrive at the race destination following the route such as from the road at the west side of the said Square, Meishi Street, Qianmen Street, Tianqiao South Street, Yongdingmennei Street to the east gate of Xiannongtan Stadium.

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 East Station (天安门东站)