On your mark, get set, stiletto: Race runners compete in high heels

About 1,000 people from home and abroad signed up for the competition, including individuals and running groups from Chongqing and nearby regions and 70 foreign teachers and students from Yangtze Normal University.

"Oh my god it's not comfortable, but it's very, very interesting! In my country there's no such competition," said Derbe Roba Danghe from Ethiopia, who had just finished running.

This year marked the sixth consecutive race. Organizers said the event is held not only for fun, but to raise people's health awareness.