Shanghai
From the Bund to Shanghai Stadium, past a century of skyline. How to plan Shanghai Marathon week.
The race
Categories, key dates, race-week weather and getting there- 42.2 KM
- 5.5 KM Mini
- Race daySat, 05 Dec 2026 · 9:00 AM
Where to stay
Areas that work on race weekThe race starts on the Bund. Walk to the start and see the skyline lit up the night before.
MapOn several metro lines, with plenty of cafés and hotels.
MapNear Shanghai Stadium and the leafy former French Concession.
MapLocal favourites
Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.Run
3Flat, with skyline views. Go early before the crowds.
Map ↗Long, flat riverside paths that are popular with local runners.
Map ↗Shanghai's big park, with paths for an easy loop.
Map ↗Refuel
7Recover
1Explore
1A classical garden and old-town bazaar. Busy, so go early.
Map ↗Local crews
Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.An English-friendly club with a coach and fun races. Check Instagram or WeChat (RunnersHai) for this week's run.
Follow ↗Social runs with a meal after. Updates on WeChat (SH_hash).
A well-known Shanghai group with training for all levels.
Good to know
Cool, often around 8–15°C. Pack a throwaway layer for the start.
Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with your card before you fly. Cash and foreign cards aren't always accepted.
Check the latest entry rules for Singapore passport holders before you book.
Our stories from Shanghai
See all →Plan your days in Shanghai
Pick your dates and how hard you want to go, and we'll lay out every day: shakeout, routes, recovery, cafés and race day. ATHLO+ doesn't sell trips for this race yet, so you register with the organiser and can pick up your kit on ATHLO+.