Marathon crosses Yangtze River Bridge

The starting gun was fired for the 2017 Wuhan Marathon fired on April 9, 2017 in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. One of the most important parts of the marathon route is the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge crossing, an experience highly valued by the runners taking part. [Photos: thePaper]

This year is the 60th anniversary of the opening of Wuhan Yangtze Bridge, the longest bridge spanning the longest river in China. More than 20 thousand people celebrated its birthday by joining the marathon. [Photo: hbtv.com]

Marathon participants running across the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marathon participants running across the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marathon participants running across the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marathon participants running across the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge. [Photo: Xinhua]

Marathon participants running across the Wuhan Yangtze Bridge. [Photo: Chinanews.com]