The 2026 Chinese Athletics Association 10 km Elite Series (China 10 Kilometer Elite Series) Shanxi Anze & Anze County 10km Challenge was held on Sept 26 and drew over 2,000 participants.

The event, registered with World Athletics and certified as a Class II road race by the Chinese Athletics Association, allowed participants’ results to be recorded in the association's official database. 

Runners set off from the starting line. [Photo provided by Li Xianjun]

The race started and finished at the City Terrace in Linfen’s Anze county, with the course mapped along the Qinhe Riverside Avenue, connecting the area’s ecological landscapes and urban scenes.

A participant sprints across the finish line. [Photo provided by Li Xianjun]

The event promoted the integration of culture, sports, and tourism industries, boosting Anze county's visibility and influence and supporting the region's high-quality development.