This world-class marathon event, which has been awarded a gold medal by IAAF for five straight years, returns to Shanghai with 5k, 10k and full marathon options available for every age and experience level. More than 3,000 volunteers are on hand throughout the race to ensure safety, and support and training programmes are on offer in advance of the day. Approximately 38,000 runners are expected to compete, turning the whole city in a carnival of runners for the day.

Starting position at the Bund Bull, Guangdong Lu by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.