Roughly 21,600 people from 42 countries brave the chilly winter rain to take part in the 2018 Xiamen International Marathon on Jan 7. [Photo/Xinhua]

Launched in 2003, the Xiamen International Marathon is held in January each year. The event is one of China's premier marathons and is considered a Gold Label Road Race by the IAAF.

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