The first Xishan Wanshan Lake International Marathon is held in Wuxi, Jiangsu province on Nov 11. [Photo/thmz.com]

More than 6,000 runners from home and abroad took part in the first Xishan Wanshan Lake International Marathon on Nov 11 in Wuxi, Jiangsu province.

The event included a 42.195-kilometer full marathon and a 5-kilometer mini-marathon over a course offering spectacular sightseeing and passing Jiaoyang Road, Yingyue Lake central park and Jiuli River wetland park.

Over 6,000 runners take part in the first Xishan Wanshan Lake International Marathon on Nov 11. [Photo/thmz.com]

After a highly competitive race, Reuben Kemboi from Kenya won the men's full marathon with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes and?47 seconds, while in the women's race, Maureen Jepkoech Kiprono, also from Kenya, won in 2 hours 35 minutes and 12 seconds.

To help participants achieve their personal best, the organizers provided the highest level of organization with abundant supplies, 21 medical stations with ambulances, and a bonus system.

Reuben Kemboi (second from left) from Kenya accepts his prize for winning the men's full marathon in the first Xishan Wanshan Lake International Marathon on Nov 11. [Photo/thmz.com]