The “Sihchongxi Hot Spring Season,” with its romantic lighting decorations, has attracted many people to visit and check-in, and the grand finale event, “Sihchongxi Golden Hot Spring Road Run 四重溪溫泉季,” is set to take place on February 24th, the Lantern Festival.
The Pingtung County Government states that this year’s race will start in the afternoon, with the route running along County Highway 199 to Mudan Township, allowing participants to enjoy the golden sunset. Along the route, there will be a variety of local specialty foods provided as sustenance, attracting nearly a thousand people to take part. The public is welcome to take advantage of the tail end of winter and enjoy the scenery, lights, market, and hot springs at Sihchongxi!
Sihchongxi Golden Hot Spring Road Run Event Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 14:00-14:45 | Bag drop-off for 21KM and 12KM participants |
| 14:35-14:40 | Opening Ceremony – Host’s opening remarks |
| 14:40-14:50 | Official speeches |
| 14:50-15:00 | Warm-up exercises, gathering of 21KM participants |
| 15:00 | Start of the 21KM participants & gathering of 12KM participants |
| 15:10 | Start of the 12KM participants |
| 15:30 | Gathering of 3KM participants |
| 15:40 | Start of the 3KM participants |
| 17:10 | End of the 12KM event (time limit: 2 hours) |
| 18:30 | End of the 21KM event (time limit: 3.5 hours) |
| 16:30-18:30 | Award ceremonies for all categories |
| 19:00 | End of the event |
The Transportation and Tourism Department emphasizes that this year’s race is rich in local specialties, including taro cakes, salted eggs, chicken rolls, sticky rice sausages, and other Pingtung delicacies. Checheng Township’s Baoli Village has prepared special supplies such as mixed noodle threads, dragon fruit jam toast, and black bean tofu toast, plus additional offerings like Hainanese chicken rice, pork rib soup, and Nyonya cakes for the participants, giving runners all the motivation they need!
21 km run route map
Additionally, the event boasts a wealth of generous gifts. The commemorative shirts feature the main visual elements of the hot spring season: mountains, earth, spring water, and lanterns.
The 21-kilometer half-marathon and 12-kilometer challenge categories feature a simple white design that exudes the charm of a southern hot spring, while the 3-kilometer fun run is represented by a bright yellow color, symbolizing the warm bond of Sihchongxi.
12 km run route map
3 km run route map
The finisher medals extend the lantern theme, paired with mountain and hot spring imagery, and the body of the medal is in gold to create a warm Japanese ambiance. The finisher’s gift of an absorbent towel is a must-have for soaking in the springs, and it’s not only useful as a towel but also compact enough to serve as a portable handkerchief.
Furthermore, the 21-kilometer half-marathon and 12-kilometer challenge categories include an extra bonus of Pingtung’s miraculous hot sauce—”Jinsong Hot Sauce”—suitable for dipping or stir-frying, giving people a taste of Pingtung’s favorite flavor and instantly transporting them to Pingtung.
