The inaugural “Energetic TU” Campus Marathon kicked off at the West Stadium of Jiaojiang Campus on November 23. The event drew over 600 participants, including teachers and students. Li Jianjun, University Vice President and Member of the CPC TU Committee, attended the event, leading warm-up exercises before officially announcing the start.

Li Jianjun announcing the launch of the event

The event featured two categories: the Super Sunshine Running Group and the Mini-Marathon Group. It was open to full-time students from non-PE majors and in-service faculty and staff. A total of 626 participants joined, including 398 in the Super Sunshine Running Group and 228 in the Mini-Marathon Group. The event not only displayed the participants’ physical endurance but also fostered a vibrant and supportive campus spirit.

With the sound of the starting gun, participants embarked on a journey of resilience and self-challenge. As they ran through iconic campus landmarks such as the sports field, gymnasium, basketball court, library, administrative building, and teaching blocks, their rhythmic breathing and determined strides brought the university’s unique scenery to life.

Event site

Xiang Zihang, a Super Sunshine Running Champion and a sophomore majoring in Big Data, shared his enthusiasm, “I’ve been running regularly when I don’t have classes. I’m really happy with my results this time and thoroughly enjoyed the event.” Luan Qingshang, a graduate student in Resources and Environment and the Mini-Marathon Champion, expressed his excitement, “This was my first 10-kilometer marathon. I usually train on a treadmill at home, and I never expected to win the championship. I’m thrilled to take home the gold medal!”

Liu Guihua, the Women’s Champion of the Faculty and Staff Group of Super Sunshine Running and Deputy Party Secretary of the School of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering, praised the event, “The marathon had an amazing atmosphere. Participants encouraged one another along the way, which was very motivating. I’ll definitely sign up for the next one!”

Awards presentation