China half marathon: Chaos as 258 runners caught cheating during Shenzhen Half Marathon

Fake race numbers, imposters and those cutting corners to face penalties, including lifetime bans

A total of 258 runners were penalized for cheating in a recent Shenzhen Half Marathon, event organizers said on Thursday.

Organizers found 18 runners with fake bib numbers, three imposters, and 237 other cheaters, of whom a great number had taken shortcuts during last Sunday's event.