Soochow University International Ultramarathon Five-Hour Relay Race Began on November 21st

The annual Soochow University International Ultramarathon began on November 21st. This year, besides the 24-hour marathon that attracted 40 brilliant runners worldwide, there were 169 teams participating in the five-hour relay race. Wei Da Pan, the President of Soochow University, started the whole event with 70 runners in a 30-minute mini-marathon.

Each team of the five-hour relay race was composed of ten people, and at least three of them were female. The competition used microchips for the relaying. Even though it rained on November 21st, it did not diminish the runners' passion and determination. The track was constantly filled with the cheers of the runners’ teammates. The runners were not only showing their stamina but also their perseverance. One of the students in the basketball team of Soochow University mentioned that it felt great to finish the race with teammates. The relay race was a meaningful activity. Each runner in a team ran for 30 minutes. They not only celebrated their individual achievement but also formed a strong bond with their teammates. Even though many were exhausted during the race, their teammates' cheers invigorated them and kept them going.

The relay race began at 11 a.m. on November 21st, and was divided into four periods in two days: starting period (11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21st ), afternoon period (4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21st ), night period (10 p.m. Nov. 21st-3 a.m. Nov. 22nd ), and morning period (3:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Nov. 22nd).

The Soochow University International Ultramarathon upholds the spirit of "I complete!", hoping more and more friends both in and outside of the university can come join this great event.