Shanghai Marathon

China's flagship marathon, run in December on both sides of the Huangpu, past the Bund and the former French concession. Flat, fast and heavily oversubscribed.

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Where it runs

Shanghai Marathon course map: the route through Shanghai, with the start and the finish marked.
Shanghai Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

China's flagship marathon, run in December on both sides of the Huangpu, past the Bund and the former French concession. Flat, fast and heavily oversubscribed.

Next edition
06 December 2026
Elevation gain
75 m
Profile
Flat
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026