PHOTOS: 2016 Shanghai International Marathon

The 17th annual Shanghai International Marathon took place yesterday. 

This year's event drew 38,000 participants, starting from The Bund and ending at Shanghai Stadium for both the full and half races for the first time ever.

For the third year in a row, South African Stephen Mokoka won the men's full marathon in 2.10.18. Ethiopian Roza Dereje Bekele won the women's race in 2:26.18.  

Here are some photos from yesterday's race...

Even Liu Xiang made an appearance. The Olympic hurdler competed in the 5km race.

[Images via Shanghai Daily, Netease, Weibo]