Course & Elevation

The Shanghai Marathon features a scenic loop course through the heart of China's most cosmopolitan city, passing iconic landmarks including the Bund, Pudong skyline, and along the Huangpu River. The course is predominantly flat with smooth asphalt roads, making it ideal for fast times. Runners experience Shanghai's modern urban landscape while the route offers glimpses of both contemporary architecture and traditional waterfront neighborhoods.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 15°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Mid-November offers pleasant autumn weather with mild temperatures and lower humidity than summer months. Occasional light rain is possible but mornings are typically cool and dry, ideal for marathon running.

🏆 Course Record

02:07:16

Eliud Kipchoge (2015)

Registration

Registration Opens July

Registration Closes September

Entry Cost ¥168-¥588

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Shanghai Marathon is one of Asia's oldest marathons, first held in 1994 with just 23 participants
▸ The race has grown to become one of the world's largest marathons with nearly 40,000 entrants competing in the lottery
▸ Eliud Kipchoge's 2:07:16 course record from 2015 remains one of the fastest times run at an urban marathon course
▸ The race attracts elite runners from around the world while maintaining a strong community atmosphere with costumed participants celebrating Chinese culture

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