As the opening ceremonies for the '86 Games approached (held from October 25 to 30, 1986), one of the island's leading magazines conducted a comprehensive survey.
「從來沒有看過這樣的區運！」一位每年參加區運的資深選手說：「好像不是在體育場、競技館等活動場地舉行，而是在高雄市的每一個角落進行。」