BEIJING - 2020 China Harbin (Finlandia) Skiing Marathon will begin on Jan 7 at Volga Manor in Harbin, Heilongjiang province of China.

This is the first time for this international long-distance cross-country skiing event to land in Harbin.

The game will last for three days from Jan 7 to Jan 9 when more than 3,000 athletes and skiing amateurs from over 30 countries and regions will participate in the event.

There will be eight groups of competitions including men's and women's 50km professionals groups, 25km elite groups, 2.5km teenager groups and games for primary students, 260km and 150km relays.

Volga Manor, the venue of the game, is a scenic area that locates in Xiangfang district, Harbin, featuring Russian culture and Harbin history.