2025 August 21st, Hangzhou, China. Geely Auto has officially signed a cooperation deal to become the title sponsor of the 2025 and 2026 Hangzhou Marathon. As title sponsor, Geely Auto will provide comprehensive vehicular service support for the Hangzhou Marathon as well as offer locally Hangzhou-produced vehicles – the Geely Galaxy M9 and Galaxy Starlight 8 – as prizes to outstanding runners of the event. In addition, employees in Geely Auto Group and its parent company Geely Holding will participate in the Hangzhou Marathon through employee running clubs and related activities.

Geely Auto’s collaboration with the Hangzhou Marathon follows the company’s successful sponsorship of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, the 9th Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025, and the 12th World Games Chengdu 2025.

Eric Li (Li Shufu), Chairman of Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, said, “Marathon running is a sport for all. The spirit of marathon is to strive tenaciously, forge ahead with determination, and never stop advancing. Working in the automotive industry is similar to running a marathon; It not only requires the physical strength and mental fortitude but also a strong spirit that is never willing to give in.”

For over three decades, Geely has remained focused on its core automotive business, continuously strengthening its foundation and internal capabilities. The company has invested deeply into technology and continuously innovated, becoming a leader in cutting-edge fields such as automotive intelligence, safety, new energy powertrains, and integrated ground-space technology ecosystem. From “Making good cars that ordinary people can afford” to “A Sustainable Future, A Better World“, Geely deeply resonates with ideal that life and business is a marathon not a sprint.

The Hangzhou Marathon is one of the oldest and most influential marathons in China and hailed as the ‘Most beautiful marathon’. During the 42.195-kilometer course of the Hangzhou Marathon, the participants run and traverse the West Lake landscape and modern city views. Runners will not only able to appreciate the natural and culturally beautiful sights of the city, but also experience Hangzhou’s green, healthy and sustainable urban development concept.

Over the next two years, Geely Auto will partner with the Hangzhou Marathon to empower the event with intelligent technologies and highlight the city’s urban vitality with green transportation support. Together with Hangzhou, we run towards a brighter future.