Registration for the 2025 Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon, sponsored by Bank of Jiangsu, officially kicked off at 10 pm on Jan 19 and will end at 10 pm on Jan 25.

People participate in the Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The race is scheduled to take place on March 30. Participants will start at the starting line along Wenchang East Road and pass by some of the city's popular attractions, such as the picturesque Slender West Lake, the iconic Five Pavilion Bridge and the ancient Grand Canal.

Runners enjoy a foot massage after the marathon. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

This year, participants can enjoy multiple perks. For instance, they will receive a foot massage to soothe their tired feet after the race. With their race bibs, they can also take free rides on Yangzhou's public transportation and gain free admission to numerous famous tourist attractions. Additionally, the organizing committee has provided 80 direct entries to the Guangzhou Marathon, 100 to the Tianjin Marathon, and 100 to the Wuhan Marathon for selected finishers.