2026 Pudong Development Bank Shanghai Half Marathon
will officially start at 7:00 AM on March 15
There is one week to go until the race
Are all runners ready?
To set foot on this route that links Pudong landmarks
and carries a decade of classic racing?
The 2026 event takes“Ten Years, Advancing Together”as its theme
It is a tribute to the past ten years of organizing the race
It is alsoa celebration of every runner's dedication to training and relentless pursuit of improvement
A decade of honing, we have grown alongside the course
United, we stride toward higher competitive heights
Please be sure to bring the following essential items to the race:Timing-chip bib (please wear it correctly on your chest; do not fold or cover it),bag drop tag and small bib (hang on the designated area of the bag drop), original government-issued ID (runners who have not completed facial capture through the "ShangMa APP" must bring it).
Personal items such as watches and headphones may be prepared as needed; supplements like salt tablets and energy gels are recommended in appropriate amounts.
According to the latest weather forecast, on race day it will becloudy, 9°C–15°C. Please dress appropriately to stay warm before the start and protect against wind after the race. We recommend wearing suitable running gear and keeping a dry change of clothes in your bag for after the race. (Note: please refer to the latest pre-race weather forecast for final conditions.)
The start area will be subject to traffic control on the morning of the race. We recommend prioritizing rail transit for a greener trip. You can take rail transitTake Metro Line 2 or Line 14 to Lujiazui Station, thenexit via Exit 2. To help you plan your trip, below are the approximate first-train times arriving at Lujiazui Station on race day (March 15) for the two metro lines:
• Metro Line 2:
Toward Panxiang Road / National Accounting Institute: first train arrives at Lujiazui Station at approximately 5:31
Toward Pudong Airport Terminals 1 & 2: first train arrives at Lujiazui Station at approximately 6:06
• Metro Line 14:
Towards Fengbang: the first train arrives at Lujiazui Station at approximately 5:58
Towards Guiqiao Road: the first train arrives at Lujiazui Station at approximately 6:10
Please note that the escalator at Exit 2 (Oriental Pearl) of the Lujiazui Century Corridor (roundabout sky bridge) in the start area will be temporarily closed. Please walk across the roundabout sky bridge to Lujiazui West Road, then take the escalator there down to street level, and follow on-site race signage to the start.
As pre-race procedures such as identity verification, bag drop, security checks, and warm-up need to be completed, we recommend you arrive early to allow sufficient time for all processes so you can prepare calmly and participate smoothly.
Entry time: 5:30-6:50
Bag drop time: 5:30-6:45
Bag-drop trucks for Area A are parked on Mingzhu Tower Road (between Fenghe Road and Fucheng Road)
Runners in Area A should enter via Lujiazui West Road - Fucheng Road - Mingzhu Tower Road
Bag drop for Area B is located onLujiazui West Road(between Fucheng Road and Binjiang Avenue)
Please runners in Area B enter via Lujiazui West Road - Binjiang Avenue - Gui 2nd Road
Bag drop for Area C is located onBinjiang Avenue
Please runners in Area C enter via Lujiazui West Road - Binjiang Avenue
This year's race will use staggered starts,divided into three waves. To ensure the safety and orderly conduct of the event, the course will implement segment cut-offs and limited traffic control, as arranged below:
Segment cut-off times (every 5 km):
5 km: 08:10
10 km: 08:45
15 km: 09:25
20 km: 10:05
Finish: 10:15
There are 23 medical stations along the course, equipped with 23 ambulances and 25 cycling first-aid teams. Clear signage is placed 100 meters before medical points. More than 300 emergency volunteers and 120 medical runners provide services throughout, and six designated hospitals have opened green channels.
Ten editions together, powering forward! Our event partners have joined with wholehearted support, and a series of exciting interactive activities are about to debut. Multiple exclusive perks are ready — all to crown your moment of glory as you cross the finish line in this tenth edition!
A finisher medal is more than honor — it's your personal statement! At the 浦发银行 finish-line booth, present your finisher medal to receive complimentary medal engraving. Engrave your name, your PB time, or a personal slogan to make the medal your own. Let the medal become your personal badge — leave a unique mark on your half marathon journey and unlock a "new proof"!
In the finish area, adidas provides runners with finisher's capes, commemorative finisher cards and other keepsakes to celebrate their moment of victory, while offering professional stretching services to help with post-race recovery. From keepsakes to on-site nutrition and recovery support, adidas accompanies runners with a variety of experiences as they celebrate their moment of triumph.
The 上海外服 Corporate Elite Race brings together top runners from across industries, putting corporate spirit into practice on the half-marathon course. Marking its fifth anniversary this year, the finish area has been refreshed to create a memorable moment for Corporate Elite finishers: on-site participants can collect finisher souvenirs and receive a custom half-marathon phone case; there will also be an exclusive awards ceremony and professional post-race stretching services. Multiple surprise activations have been added on-site—be sure to stop by after you cross the line to experience them and unlock the fifth‑anniversary exclusive perks!
Download and register on the 建信人寿 APP at the 建信人寿 finish-line booth to receive refreshments and an exclusive PVC colorful pack to capture your shining moment. Visit the finish-line booth to pick up your finisher's surprise—every act of perseverance deserves applause!
As a long-standing partner of the Shanghai Half Marathon, 华润饮料 will provide professional hydration support throughout the event. After finishing, the 华润饮料 booth will offer free bib lamination services and special photo check-in activities, allowing runners to capture memorable moments and preserve their finish memories.
During the event, ACUVUE will set up an eye examination experience area in the finish-line exhibition zone, where a professional team will provide eye exams and visual function checks to help participants better understand their vision and maintain focus and consistent performance on the course.
A century of Johnson & Johnson quality. As a pioneer in the replacement contact lens category, Johnson & Johnson ACUVUE is committed to professional eye health education, aiming to deliver a safer, more comfortable contact lens wearing experience.
空刻's finish-line booth specially featured iron-on transfer DIY and a "Chicken Is Here" raffle. Runners could not only create a half marathon keepsake of their own—stamping this unique running memory into everyday life—but also take part in an on-site dart-throwing lucky draw to receive exclusive 空刻 gifts for the Shanghai Half Marathon. The 空刻 IP "Running Chicken" was also on hand to run alongside, give high-fives and cheer, warming the passion through its companionship.
When the starting gun split the morning light
Years of training turn into the strength beneath our feet.
Every step stamps the mark of "A Decade of Progress Together"
Every drop of sweat bears witness to our shared growth.
This course connects the past and the future——
We pay tribute to every start and remember every companion along the way
See you in Pudong at 7:00 AM on March 15
With running, we honor our shared memories
