16,000 have entered their names for the coming 2016 Kunming international marathon supported by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according a press conference on November 28.
90% of the participants are Chinese, with Yunnan locals forming the majority.
The marathon will kick off on December 17, with the starting point designated at Yunnan Conference Center.
The marathon marks the 15th anniversary of the founding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
The runners will enjoy the wonderful view along the Dianchi Lake, and the winner of the full marathon will pick up a cash prize of 40,000 US dollars.