This year, the Qingdao Marathon attracts 25,000 participants. The event was suspended last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Wang Lei/WeChat account: qdfbwx]

The urban landscape of Qingdao is highlighted in the marathon course, which traverses through several of the city's scenic areas, such as May Fourth Square, Zhongshan Park, Zhanqiao Pier, and the Badaguan Scenic Area. [Photo by Wang Lei/WeChat account: qdfbwx]