The Qingdao West Coast New Area Half Marathon kicked off on April 18 in West Coast New Area of Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province. More than 8,000 running enthusiasts took part in the event.

Wang Peilin, a student from China University of Petroleum, won the men's half marathon with a time of 01:08:11, while Xing Zijun from Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities won the women's half marathon with a time of 01:22:03.

The running route passed through the core areas of the tourism zones in the West Coast New Area, presenting runners some of the area's most picturesque coastal views.

There was also a 5-kilometer mini-marathon which drew many families.

The 2021 Qingdao West Coast New Area Half Marathon is held on April 18 in West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Participants depart from the starting line. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Over 8,000 running enthusiasts take part in the 2021 Qingdao West Coast New Area Half Marathon. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Medics at the 2021 Qingdao West Coast New Area Half Marathon [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Wang Peilin, a student from China University of Petroleum, reaches the finish line first with a time of 01:08:11. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Xing Zijun from Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities wins the women's half marathon with a time of 01:22:03. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Families take part in the 5-kilometer mini-marathon. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The running route passes through some of West Coast New Area's most picturesque spots. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The service team for the 2021 Qingdao West Coast New Area Half Marathon [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]