In November in Shanghai, autumn light sets the scene for another running rendezvous
2025 Shanghai Marathon press conference was held in grand style
Under the banner 'Shanghai Love Without Borders', the curtain has officially risen on the 29th Shanghai Marathon.
As China's first World Athletics Platinum Label race and the country's only Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate event
The Shanghai Marathon is entering its second year as a candidate event
with a more mature event structure and more professional service support
to present to the world a sporting spectacle that links the city's heartbeat with runners' passion
Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau Luo Wenhua, Vice President of Donghao Lansheng (Group) Co., Ltd. Zhou Jin, Director of the Competition Department of the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau LiuQi, President of Donghao Lansheng Exhibition Group Co., Ltd. Bi Peiwen and other leaders and guests attended the press conference.
At the press conference, Zhu Junwei, General Manager of Shanghai Donghao Lansheng Event Management Co., Ltd., provided a detailed briefing on key information, including race-day weather conditions, the runners' start and finish flow design, and event service and support arrangements.
The official race promotional video has been released
In 2025 the Shanghai Marathon further deepened its partnership with the renowned jewelry brand Tiffany&Co. This marked a significant breakthrough in the awards program. Building on the continuation of creating bespoke trophies and medals for the top three international and domestic full marathon finishers, the partnership has, for the first time, included the racing wheelchair marathon event in Tiffany trophy program, newly designing and handcrafting trophies and medals for the top three male and female athletes in that category.
This upgraded collaboration not only reflects the Shanghai Marathon's growing professionalism and inclusiveness in its awards, but also, through Tiffany distinctive, exquisite craftsmanship, pays a profound tribute to every runner's all‑out commitment, perseverance and breakthroughs on the course. Each trophy is not only a testament to the event's honors, but also a high celebration of the athletes' fighting spirit!
In the glittering galaxy of marathon sport, two-time Olympic champion, former world record holder,11 winner of World Marathon Majors races, the legendary Eliud Kipchoge has always “No Human Is Limited”challenging the limits of running with that belief; this dedication and passion are perfectly in tune with the city of Shanghai“pursuit of excellence” spirit.
When footsteps cross mountains and seas, passion knows no bounds. At the press conference, Eliud Kipchoge packed"speed"into his luggage, and also"belief"brought it to Shanghai. He prepared a brand-new pair of Kipchoge series running shoes for the Shanghai Marathon, not only carrying his love for the event but also conveying his strong recognition of the Shanghai Marathon's professionalism and inclusiveness.
As a return gift, Luo Wenhua, on behalf of the Shanghai Marathon Organizing Committee, presented Eliud Kipchoge with an artwork that blends traditional Chinese paper-cutting craftsmanship with the modern spirit of sport. At the center of the paper cut, Kipchoge’s running pose is vividly depicted, harmonizing with the backdrop of the Shanghai Bund skyline. The piece was carefully created using China’s intangible cultural heritage of paper-cutting; the dominant red palette symbolizes passion and good wishes, while the arched openwork frame highlights a traditional aesthetic. This thoughtful gift is both a tribute to Kipchoge’s athletic career and a sincere invitation from Shanghai to the world-class athlete.
This culturally rich exchange of gifts was not only a dialogue between two sporting souls, but also a testament to the friendship between the Shanghai Marathon and international sports leaders, vividly expressing the profound meaning of "Shen Love Knows No Borders".
Nike has always supported runners in pushing their limits and pursuing their dreams through innovative design and professional dedication. In 42.195 kilometer journey, Nike and Shanghai Marathon runners unite in heart, run together, and share their love for Shanghai.
Liu Qi and Chen Jun jointly pulledU-shaped running-shoe installation's shoelace, on which the winding Shanghai Marathon course is displayed, symbolizing that Nike, with professional products and an unwavering original intention, accompanies every runner as they write their own brilliant chapters on the course.
This year's Shanghai Marathon welcomed two new partners——顺丰速运与鱼跃医疗！Zhou Jin presented the two companies with meticulously designed commemorative collaboration trophies, symbolizing the official start of a new journey alongside the Shanghai Marathon. 顺丰速运将为赛事注入“rapid logistics capability”，确保每件物资精准直达；鱼跃医疗则带来“health safeguarding capability”，为跑者安全全程护航。期待与两位伙伴共同打造一场更安心、更顺畅的奔跑盛宴！
In its second year as an Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate event, Bi Peiwen and Zhu Junwei, representing the Shanghai Marathon, prepared a special, heartfelt gift for all partners——custom commemorativeTshirt.
The front of the T-shirt is dominated by an arc of 10 silver stars on the chest. Each silver star represents a year of partnership; when you accumulate 10 silver stars they can be exchanged for a single gold star, symbolizing the elevation of friendship and cooperation. This ingenious design not only records the shared years of growth between the brand and the event, but also carries the beautiful sentiment of "Uniting stars into light, moving forward together". A decade together, one shining star — this special gift perfectly embodies the deep friendship between the Shanghai Marathon and its partners: "Growing together, achieving together". It also allows the event philosophy "Love for Shanghai Knows No Boundaries" to be most beautifully expressed in the glow of the stars.
At the end of the press conference, Deputy Director Luo Wenhua of the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau, Vice President Zhou Jin of Donghao Lansheng (Group) Co., Ltd., Liu Qi, Director of the Competitions Division of the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau, Bi Peiwen, President of Donghao Lansheng Exhibition Group Co., Ltd., and other leaders and guests jointly took the stage to launch the event
When the course has no boundaries, every step measures endless horizons
Boundless ambition turns ordinary bodies into legendary feats
Runners without borders turn skin color and language into one shared cheer
Borderless service lets technology and the human touch stand shoulder to shoulder in support
A borderless city brings history and the future together on the same line
A borderless world lets Shanghai’s pulse beat in sync with the heartbeat of the Earth
In the name of running, let's rendezvous in Shanghai
From the morning light on the Bund to the cheers at Xujiahui Sports Park
42.195 kilometers — not just a distance, but a measure of conviction
2025 Shanghai Marathon is ready
With higher standards and warmer service
Looking forward to welcoming runners from around the world to this city-spanning running celebration
November 30, see you on the course!
