Great Wall Marathon
For the Chinese, the Great Wall is a symbol of national unity and pride. But for marathon runners, it represents an irresistible challenge. The opportunity to run along it attracts runners worldwide.
"People are here for the challenge of saying they conquered the Great Wall", explains marathon manager Dave Cundy. After running 36 km, runners have to climb 3,800 steps back onto the ancient ramparts. "I can't begin to tell you how tough it is", states one competitor.
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