The 2019 Beijing Tongzhou Canal Half Marathon kicks off in Tongzhou district, Beijing at 7:30 a.m. on May 12, 2019. The half marathon for disabled participants started 15 minutes later. The events were organized by The People's Government of Tongzhou district and Beijing State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd. [China.org.cn]

Runners begin the Beijing Tongzhou Canal Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. on May 12, 2019. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

Runners compete in the Beijing Tongzhou Canal Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. on May 12, 2019. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

Runners pass by a sculpture advocating the development of Tongzhou district into Beijing's sub-center. It emphasizes upholding international standards whilst maintaining Chinese characteristics. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

The 2019 China (Tongzhou Beijing) Disabled Half Marathon kicks off at 7:45 a.m. on May 12, 2019. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

The pace team pose for a photo before the event. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

Fitness instructors demonstrate warm up exercises to runners. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

Cheer leaders perform to raise runners' morale. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]

Volunteers prepare watermelons for the runners. [Photo by Fan Junmei/China.org.cn]