2025 Shanghai Marathon kicked off today at Jinniu Square on the Bund in Shanghai. Last year’s Berlin Marathon champion Milkesa Mengesha won, Wolde was runner-up, and Deresa Geleta finished third. Former world record-holder Brigid Kosgei dominated to win in 2:16:36, simultaneously smashing the Shanghai course record and the Chinese national women's marathon record. Feng Peiyou (2:08:36) was the top Chinese male; Yang Kegu was second and Li Dalin third. Zhang Deshun (2:25:13) took top Chinese female honours, achieving a fourth consecutive domestic women's title at the Shanghai Marathon. Wu Bing was second and Yao Miao third. RunYeah editor Tiedan ran 2:14:52, setting a new PB. #RunYeah #marathon #ShanghaiMarathon #ShanghaiMarathon