Starting from 1996, the activity has been held for 10 times.

The activity, planned by China Mountaineering Association, supported by Beijing’s Municipal Government, sponsored by China Mountaineering Association, Ba Dalin Office, made its debut on January 1st, 1996, attracting nearly ten thousand participants.

It is of great significance to ascend the Great Wall, a witness of China’s history and a symbol of Chinese history on the first day of a new year. The combined effects of body exercising and self-improvement win the love of people of all ages and from all walks of life.

Over the 10 years, the activity has been arranged annually with the efforts made by Beijing Sports Bureau, Beijing Long-distance Running Club, Ba Dalin Office and so on to overcome the unfavorable weather condition. It is with the help of them that each year’s activity comes to a successful end. Under the guidance of Mr. Zhang Faqiang, the Vice Director of National Sports bureau, the activity has been under constant improvement these years and grown into a brand-name activity.