China’ s Linze Marathon, held in late June, passes through the Zhangye National Geopark in the northern foothills of the Qilian Mountains, where layers of contrasting red sandstone and mineral deposits make for a colourful course.
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Ultra golden girl Gerda Steyn claimed a historic seventh consecutive title at the 56km Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon in April with a dominant finishing time of 3:27:43.
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