A marathon event took place in Yantai city of Shandong province on Oct 11, informed an official.

The officer said that the day-long game was tailored in several categories to suit all kinds of running enthusiasts. It featured a full marathon (42.195 kilometers), a half marathon (21.0975 kilometers), a 10-km mini marathon and a 5-km family run.

This year's event was sponsored by Yantai municipal government and SAIC Buick, and co-organized by Yantai sports bureau and Yantai Daily, he added.

In 2010, the annual athletic sports activity was started with the aim to promote national fitness and lift Yantai's image.

Edited by Shahnawaz Akhtar