Anta C202 G9 2 "Running Horse" x Xu Beihong - Marathon Racing Shoe Unisex White Red
Anta C202 G9 2nd "Running Horse" x Xu Beihong — Art Meets the Race Line
The Anta C202 G9 2nd "Running Horse" is a premium cultural collaboration between Anta and the legacy of Xu Beihong — the father of modern Chinese painting — released as part of the 2026 Year of the Horse collection. Ink-wash artistry meets elite marathon technology in a shoe that runs as powerfully as the galloping horses that inspired it.
Presented in a striking White-to-Red gradient with silver accents and horse-inspired logos, this CNY edition brings material storytelling and cultural nuance to race day — textures and contrasts that reference traditional Chinese art, wrapped around Anta's most advanced supercritical racing platform.
Key Specifications
- Weight: ~185g — feather-light, elite racing focus
- Target Runner: Sub-3:30 marathoners on race day
- Colorway: White-to-Red gradient with Silver accents
Performance Technology
- Nitro Edge 90 Midsole: Nitrogen-infused foam with high energy rebound — soft, compliant cushioning that stays responsive well beyond the 20km mark.
- Aviation-Grade Asymmetric Carbon Plate: Increased curvature for faster rolling, reduced ground contact time, and explosive forefoot propulsion.
- A-GRIP PRO Outsole: AI-optimized liquid anti-slip rubber for superior traction on road surfaces in wet and dry conditions.
Xu Beihong "Running Horse" Design
Xu Beihong (1895–1953) revolutionized Chinese art by fusing Western realism with traditional ink-wash techniques. His galloping horse paintings — symbols of strength, speed, and vitality — became icons of Chinese cultural identity. This collaboration brings those motifs to life on one of Anta's most elite racing platforms, making the C202 G9 2nd "Running Horse" as meaningful to wear as it is fast to race in.
C202 G9 2nd vs. C202 7.0 (Xu Beihong Edition)
- C202 G9 2nd (this shoe): Nitro Edge 90 foam | ~185g | Race day — sub-3:30 marathoners
- C202 7.0: Nitrogen 85 dual-layer foam | ~210–230g | Uptempo training / half marathon
