Recoed-breaking 180,000 runners apply for for 2024 Beijing Marathon

BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Beijing Marathon is set to kick off on November 3, with organizers announcing a historic record of over 180,000 runners registering for the event.

Despite the participation cap of 30,000 athletes, the overwhelming demand has led to an unprecedented number of sign-ups, since registrations opened on October 2, a remarkable 182,949 runners from 43 countries and regions have sub