Hualien Liushishishan Ultra Half Marathon: Runners from 9 Countries to Compete on Flower Sea Course
The Hualien Liushishishan Ultra Half Marathon will take place on September 13. Registrations have exceeded 1,500, attracting international runners from 9 countries including Tajikistan and Kenya. This year, a new 3km secret flower sea section has been added to the course, and the inaugural champion, Kenyan runner Francis Kioko Nzyoki, will return to defend his title.
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(Central News Agency, Hualien County, June 11) The Hualien Liushishishan Ultra Half Marathon will be held on September 13. Registration enthusiasm continues to rise, with the number of participants already exceeding 1,500. In addition to runners from all over Taiwan, the event has attracted international runners from nine countries, including Tajikistan and Kenya, to take on the challenge.
The organizers stated that thanks to abundant rainfall this year, the daylily flowers (golden needle flowers) on Liushishishan Mountain are growing exceptionally well, and the bloom is expected to be more spectacular than last year. The golden flower sea covering the mountains, set against the green peaks, blue sky, and white clouds, will create the most anticipated autumn spectacle in the Huadong Rift Valley, allowing runners to race on Taiwan's unique flower sea course under optimal blooming conditions.
A key feature of the event is the 24km ultra half marathon course. For the first time this year, the core area of the Liushishishan daylily flower sea has been designated as the turnaround point, and a new 3km secret flower sea section has been added. This allows runners to experience the breathtaking beauty of the daylily flower sea up close while tackling the challenging mountain ascent.
Along the route, runners can not only overlook the magnificent landscape of the Huadong Rift Valley but also enjoy a visual feast woven together by the forest's phytoncides and the golden flower sea.
Notably, the inaugural men's 24km champion, Kenyan runner Francis Kioko Nzyoki, will return to Liushishishan this year to defend his title. This news has sparked anticipation among many runners to witness the international athlete's performance on the flower sea course, adding a strong international competitive atmosphere to this year's event.
Fuli Township Mayor Jiang Dongcheng told CNA reporters that this year's participants come from all over the world, including a challenger from Tajikistan, which is over 5,200 kilometers away. Current registrations have exceeded 1,500, with 73% of runners coming from outside the county, bringing positive benefits to local tourism.
Jiang stated that Liushishishan not only boasts Taiwan's renowned daylily flower sea but also combines unique mountain terrain and natural landscapes to create a distinctive course that is both challenging and visually rewarding. As word-of-mouth continues to spread among domestic and international runners, the Liushishishan Ultra Half Marathon is gradually becoming one of the most representative running brands in the Huadong region. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
The organizers stated that thanks to abundant rainfall this year, the daylily flowers (golden needle flowers) on Liushishishan Mountain are growing exceptionally well, and the bloom is expected to be more spectacular than last year. The golden flower sea covering the mountains, set against the green peaks, blue sky, and white clouds, will create the most anticipated autumn spectacle in the Huadong Rift Valley, allowing runners to race on Taiwan's unique flower sea course under optimal blooming conditions.
A key feature of the event is the 24km ultra half marathon course. For the first time this year, the core area of the Liushishishan daylily flower sea has been designated as the turnaround point, and a new 3km secret flower sea section has been added. This allows runners to experience the breathtaking beauty of the daylily flower sea up close while tackling the challenging mountain ascent.
Along the route, runners can not only overlook the magnificent landscape of the Huadong Rift Valley but also enjoy a visual feast woven together by the forest's phytoncides and the golden flower sea.
Notably, the inaugural men's 24km champion, Kenyan runner Francis Kioko Nzyoki, will return to Liushishishan this year to defend his title. This news has sparked anticipation among many runners to witness the international athlete's performance on the flower sea course, adding a strong international competitive atmosphere to this year's event.
Fuli Township Mayor Jiang Dongcheng told CNA reporters that this year's participants come from all over the world, including a challenger from Tajikistan, which is over 5,200 kilometers away. Current registrations have exceeded 1,500, with 73% of runners coming from outside the county, bringing positive benefits to local tourism.
Jiang stated that Liushishishan not only boasts Taiwan's renowned daylily flower sea but also combines unique mountain terrain and natural landscapes to create a distinctive course that is both challenging and visually rewarding. As word-of-mouth continues to spread among domestic and international runners, the Liushishishan Ultra Half Marathon is gradually becoming one of the most representative running brands in the Huadong region. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150611
FAQ
When is this marathon held?
It will be held on September 13, 2025.
What is the course distance?
The main course is a 24km ultra half marathon.
How much is the entry fee?
This information is not provided in the article. Please check the official website.