During the 2025 Suzhou Marathon, several participants were reported engaging in uncivilized behavior by urinating in public near a middle school in Suzhou, sparking widespread controversy. The latest announcement from the Chinese Athletics Association stated that 10 participants who displayed uncivilized behavior during the competition have been penalized.
The 2025 Suzhou Marathon took place on March 2nd in Suzhou city.
At that time, netizens revealed on social media that during the 2025 Suzhou Marathon, multiple participants were seen urinating near a middle school in Suzhou, drawing significant attention.
On March 3rd, the Suzhou Marathon Organizing Committee released a statement acknowledging the uncivilized behavior that occurred during the race and strongly condemned it. The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities, and an investigation has been initiated.
On April 24th, the Chinese Athletics Association issued a report stating that 10 participants who engaged in uncivilized behavior during the competition have been banned from participating in any Chinese Athletics Association road races for a period of three years and their application for the certification of the 2026 Suzhou Marathon has been revoked.
The suspension for the 10 participants is effective from March 2, 2025, to March 1, 2028.