The 2013 Shenzhen International Marathon was held on December 8th (Sunday), 2013. Over 10,000 people participated in the races, with a top award of 30,000 USD for the male and female winner. nearly 200 foreign runners from 26 countries participated in Shenzhen city’s first urban marathon event, which included races of Marathon (42.195km), Half Marathon (21.0975km), Mini Marathon (6.0km). Ethiopian runner Abrha Milow Asefa and Jacquline Nyetipei Kiplimo from Kenya break the record during the Shenzhen International Marathon on Dec. 8, 2013.