Run the race, get a fish: Penghu tries new lure for 11k entrants

Taipei, Nov. 18 (CNA) The Penghu County government on Monday announced an upcoming road race with a novel promotional gimmick -- offering a one-kilogram grouper to each runner who crosses the finish line.

The "Run in Penghu" (年年有魚主題路跑) race will be held on Jan. 18, 2026, with the goal of boosting winter tourism in the outlying island county, Penghu Magistrate Chen Kuang-fu (陳光復) said at a press conference.

According to an announcement by the county government, participants will be able to sign up for a full 11-km race or a more leisurely 5-km route for adults or children.

Registration, which opened on Tuesday, will be limited to 500 spots for Penghu residents and 600 spots for non-residents, at a cost of NT$200 (US$6.41), the county government said.

Each competitor who finishes their race will be given a prize of a one-kilogram grouper, though out-of-town competitors will also be able to opt for a NT$500 consumption voucher, Chen said.

The 11k race will begin in front of the Penghu County government building in Magong City and end at the Magong Caiyuan's Soil and Water Conservation Classroom, according to the county government.