Shibadong Village will hold a half marathon and the "520" Rural Dating Festival

“感恩这十年，奋进新征程！”一起从十八洞出发，携手向幸福奔跑！湘西花垣向社会各界发出诚挚邀请。

"Be grateful for the past ten years, and forge ahead on a new journey!" Let's start from Shibadong Village and run towards happiness together! Xiangxi Huayuan County sends a sincere invitation to all sectors of society.

5月10日，2023“长沙银行杯”中国十八洞半程马拉松暨“520”中国乡村相亲节新闻发布会在北京举办。会上介绍，5月20日在花垣县十八洞村举办202“长沙银行杯”中国十八洞半程马拉松暨“520”中国乡村相亲节，将以赛事、节会等形式，打造具有地域特色的体旅融合、文旅融合新模式，持续擦亮十八洞“新时代红色地标”亮丽名片。

On May 10th, the 2023 "Changsha Bank Cup" China Shibadong Village Half Marathon and the "520" China Rural Dating Festival Press Conference were held in Beijing. At the meeting, it was introduced that on May 20th, the 2020 "Changsha Bank Cup" China Shibadong Village Half Marathon and "520" China Rural Dating Festival will be held in Shibadong Village, Huayuan County. Through competitions, festivals, and other forms, a new model of sports, culture and tourism integration with regional characteristics will be created, and the "New Era Red Landmark" of Shibadong will continue to shine brightly.

本次活动设置半程马拉松比赛、幸福甜蜜跑、乡村相亲节三个方面内容。半程马拉松赛道从十八洞村梨子寨出发，途经新村部、游客中心、飞虫寨、319国道、十八洞村口、张刀村、竹子寨等，让每一位选手感受赛道沿途淳朴的苗家风情和绝美的自然风光，亲身体验“首倡之地”的发展变化。

This activity consists of three parts: Half Marathon, Happy and Sweet Run, and Rural Dating Festival. The Half Marathon starts from Lizizhai, Shibatong Village, passing through New village headquarters, Tourist Center, Feichongzhai, National Highway 319, Shibadong Village Entrance, Zhangdao Village, Zhuzizhai, etc., allowing every contestant to experience the simple Miao culture and stunning natural scenery along the track, and personally feel the development and changes of the "birthplace" (of targeted poverty alleviation).

幸福甜蜜跑共5.20公里，由夫妻或情侣两人携手共同奔跑，在首倡之地留下爱的足迹，一起奔向幸福。

The 5.20km Happy and Sweet Run will be done by couples or lovers holding hands running, leaving footprints of love in the beautiful place and running towards happiness together.

在乡村相亲节上，单身朋友们将通过三分钟约会、3人抱成团、抛绣球、终极配对、集体放飞许愿气球等环节挑选出心仪对象，下午在沈从文先生笔下的边城开展沉浸式“勇往直前”打卡体验，一起去探寻白塔下翠翠的爱情故事。

In the Rural Dating Festival, single friends will select their desired partners through the three minute dates, three people hug together in a group, throw embroidered balls, ultimate pairing, and release wishing balloons. In the afternoon, an immersive experience "Brave Forward" will be held in the border town in Mr. Shen Congwen's novel to explore the love story of Cuicui under the White Tower.

本次半程马拉松将面向全国招募500名参赛选手，幸福甜蜜跑招募1300名参赛选手，相亲节招募100对单身青年，目前正在火热报名中。

This Half Marathon will recruit 500 contestants nationwide, 1300 contestants in the Happy and Sweet Run, and 100 pairs of single young people for the Dating Festival. Signing up is underway currently.