A view of Diehu Lake Park, or Butterfly-shaped Lake Park. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

The 2023 Qidong Half Marathon is about to commence and if you find a marathon difficult, jogging is also a great sport. Here are some places in Qidong suitable for jogging.

Diehu Lake Park, or Butterfly-shaped Lake Park, has become the first choice of running enthusiasts since it was established in early 2022. The five-kilometer track surrounding the Diehu Lake seems like a butterfly. The beautiful scenery in four seasons at the park makes running an enjoyment.

Binhu Sports Park spans 8 km from south to north. The park has an intelligent electronic screen through which people can check the real-time ranking of runners within the park after connecting their mobile phones with the screen.

Yuantuojiao Resort. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

Avoiding the bustling downtown, people can run from Zhongyang Road to Huashibei Road and end at Qidong Railway Station with a round-trip length of about 10 km.

Yuantuojiao Resort where the upcoming 2023 Qidong Half Marathon will start is definitely the best place for running in the city. Running along the dyke in a cool sea breeze and looking at the sky and sea in the distance, one can find it easy to feel calm and quiet.

Ruyi Road in Lyusi Port town is also a good choice to run along, as runners can watch sea waves, flying seabirds, and fishermen busy collecting their catches.