HUANGSHAN, Anhui Province, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two Chinese runners claimed the 2018 Huangshan International Mountain Marathon titles here on Sunday.

Luo Yuanqiang from east China's Fujian Province won the men's race by clocking four hours, 37 minutes and 55 seconds.

In the women's category, Fan Fengjuan from Shenzhen finished first in 5:14:31.

More than 1,000 runners from home and abroad took part in the Huangshan International Mountain Marathon, which was contested along a course that contained several ramps totaling 3,000 meters in length.

"The ramps were extremely challenging for every competitor," said Luo. "But the scenic beauty along the route was also entertaining."