[Explanation] In the early morning of February 4th, more than 30 runners gathered in a corner of Yinchuan City, Ningxia. The words "2023" welcome the New Year in a very creative and ceremonial way.

　　[Concurrent] Running enthusiast Wang Xueqin

　　This is the first time I participated in the running event of "The Former Rabbit is Like a Brocade". This is the first time I came, and I felt very excited. I didn't sleep all night, and I was very, very high.

come on!

　　[Explanation] From "Running Cow", "Running Tiger" to "Running Rabbit", this zodiac creative run has been carried out in Yinchuan, Ningxia for 3 years.

At first, this event was spontaneously organized by some local runners; now, under the organization of the Ningxia Road Running Sports Association, the event has "out of the circle".

　　[Concurrent] Du Bin, President of Ningxia Road Running Sports Association

　　This year there will be more people than the year of running "Tiger". Up to now, the number has exceeded 2,000, and it is estimated that it will be about 2,500.

　　[Explanation] This zodiac creative run event lasts from New Year's Day to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

55-year-old Zhou Ninghong has participated in the "Rabbit Run" four times this year, and he is also the route designer of the Zodiac Creative Run.

　　[Concurrent] Running enthusiast Zhou Ninghong

　　The original intention of the idea is also to express a kind of blessing for the holidays, and then bring some running fun to (to) the runners in the running group.

　　[Explanation] Lu Suzhi, who has been "running" for 11 years, took 4 neighbors to "run the rabbit" together this time, so that everyone can feel the charm of sports and enjoy a healthy life.

　　[Concurrent] Running enthusiast Lu Suzhi

　　Today's mileage is 13.6 kilometers. I usually run a half marathon (half marathon) every Saturday with everyone.

The biggest gain from running in the past 11 years is that my rhinitis has been cured, and my body is in great shape!

Motivated many people around me.

　　[Explanation] Guo Yayan is the captain of the Phoenix Yufei team of the Yinchuan Running Association. Today, she led more than 20 team members to "run the rabbit" together, making everyone's New Year full of ritual.

　　[Concurrent] Guo Yayan, Captain of Phoenix Yufei Team of Yinchuan Running Association

　　Because this activity is more meaningful, everyone's enthusiasm is relatively high, and the zodiac rabbit is successfully completed.

Everyone was also very happy, taking photos together, and taking pictures together.

In the New Year, there must be a sense of ritual.

　　[Explanation] According to Du Bin, president of the Ningxia Road Running Sports Association, at present, the number of people participating in Ningxia road running sports has exceeded 100,000, and the number is still increasing.

In order to attract more people to join the road running movement, in addition to the Zodiac Creative Run, the Ningxia Road Running Sports Association also held various activities.

　　[Concurrent] Du Bin, President of Ningxia Road Running Sports Association

　　In the past two years, in addition to the Zodiac Creative Run, the association has also carried out related activities such as the Ningxia Running Series, the City "Scavenger", and the Firefly Project.

It is to combine national fitness with ecological environmental protection and public welfare, so that more people can participate in road running.

　　[Explanation] The "China Road Running Sports Report" shows that as of the end of 2018, the coverage rate of road running sports in Chinese cities has reached 85.33%, and road running sports have become one of the most popular fitness exercises for the Chinese people.

　　(Reported by Xie Yu Ningxia Yinchuan)

Responsible editor: [Bian Liqun]