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shenzhen news network, september 20, 2024 (shenzhen special zone daily reporter wu mengfei) on september 19, shenzhen ushered in another grand event of sports + culture - the "shenzhen marathon ten years thank you" 2024 shenzhen marathon brand promotion conference was held at shenzhen radio and television group. the event combined the form of "promotion + salon" to review the glorious journey of shenzhen marathon in the past ten years, and also to inherit and promote the spirit of sports and inspire more people to join the marathon.

yao yuanming, deputy general manager of shenzhen investment holdings sports event development co., ltd., introduced that the number of applicants for the shenzhen marathon this year totaled 105,367, setting a new record. this year's event will be themed "new era, new shenzhen marathon" and the slogan "every step is wonderful". it will carry out innovation and upgrades in five aspects: competition level, brand value, city influence, event services and technological presentation, aiming to bring a safer, more technological, quality, happy and heartwarming experience to runners around the world.

in addition to the race, this year's shenzhen marathon will also focus on creating ten supporting activities, including the shenzhen marathon expo, charity shenzhen marathon, track gas station, shenzhen marathon photography competition, aerial view of shenzhen marathon, recruitment of professional runners, mini run (mini run for children), online shenzhen marathon, sports carnival, and 5km mini run.

the promotion meeting also specially invited shenzhen tennis star and paris olympic silver medalist wang xinyu to record a short video to cheer for the race. this shenzhen marathon will start on december 1st.