Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-17
About 27,000 runners braved the brisk 11 degrees C weather early on Sunday morning to
Abraham Kiprotich from Kenya wast he fastest man in Taipei on Sunday morning, finishing the 2017 Taipei Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes and 49 seconds. (CNA photo)
participate in the annual Taipei Marathon.
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was on hand at the starting line to offer encouragement before the race. He spoke about his hopes for the future of the event, saying that the city was hoping to receive the highest level of certification for the marathon within 2-3 years. The mayor said he also hoped it could be recognized as one of the most unique marathons, with a course that passes by the four existing gates of the old city wall (which is no longer standing).
This year’s Taipei marathon included more than 3,200 international participants, hailing from a total of 51 countries and areas. [SOURCE]