A half marathon opened at Beiwudang Mountain, Lyuliang city, on June 18, attracting nearly 2,000 participants and 20 running teams from Shanxi province and all across China.

With beautiful scenery greeting the runners on every part of the course, the event aimed to promote exercise and tourism to the city.

Runners leave the starting line at Beiwudang Mountain, Lyuliang city, Shanxi province, June 18. [Photo/news.cn]

Participants compete during a half marathon at Beiwudang Mountain, Lyuliang city, Shanxi province, June 18. [Photo/news.cn]