The first Kunming Marathon was held in 2012, which was one of the earliest successful city marathons in China after Beijing and Xiamen.
In 2015, Kunming Marathon was rated as a “Chinese Marathon Silver Medal Event” and a “Characteristic Event” by the Chinese Athletics Association.
With the continuous enhancement of standardization, specialization, and reputation, it was promoted to a “Chinese Marathon Gold Medal Event” in 2016.
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