The morning breeze along the Huangpu River already carries the call to run;

The Bund's century-old elegance and the plane trees' golden avenue,

are quietly waiting for the city's energy to unfold.

The 2025 Shanghai Marathon has entered its final countdown!

On the morning of November 30,

the city will awaken for the run.

This is not just the once-a-year rendezvous between Shanghai and its runners

It is also an occasion to showcase to the world

the city's image— a sporting feast

The Shanghai Marathon polishes its event quality to higher standards,

and provides more professional services to support every runner

This 42.195-kilometer course

Connecting Shanghai's most captivating cityscapes

it also carries countless runners' sweat and dreams

To help everyone better prepare for this grand event,

Benben has specially prepared this detailed race guide

from pre-race preparation to post-race recovery,

from transportation information to on-course aid

Breaking down every detail you need to pay attention to

Benben cordially invites everyone to co-author

Join us in writing a new chapter of Shanghai running in 2025!

Due to the characteristics of road races, participants must wear athletic apparel. Therefore, the race organizing committee requiresthat all participants wear clothing, shoes, and socks appropriate for road racing.If a participant's attire does not meet the event's regulations, check-in officials and staff have the authority to require adjustments.

Please wear sports clothing and running shoes that have been broken in; new gear can cause discomfort and affect performance.

Three-step entry process

Step 1: Security check and identity verification

Multiple security screening lanes are set up at the entrance.

Staff will verify participants' eligibility

Please have your ID ready and cooperate with the security screening

Runners who have completed facial-data enrollment can use quick face-scan entry

This will significantly reduce waiting times

If you haven't enrolled, please be sure to bring your original ID

On-site staff will assist with the verification

Step 2: Bag Drop

Based on past years' experience, Benben recommends you plan your bag-drop timing wisely

Avoid crowds forming before the bag-drop closes

The bag-drop will close promptly at 6:45

Please be sure to complete bag drop before this

Step 3: Warm-up Preparation

After completing bag drop, everyone needs to enter the designated areas for pre-race warm-up

Benben has arranged professional coaches to lead everyone through the warm-up

A proper warm-up not only helps prevent exercise-related injuries

but also gets your body into peak racing condition

Important: Moving up into a higher start corral for this event is not allowed!

In the morning 6:45, the racing wheelchair marathon will start first

Nineteen elite wheelchair athletes will ignite the Shanghai Marathon course with speed and passion!

7:00, it's everyone's turn to take the stage

This year's race will be divided into three waves

First gun (7:00): invited athletes, pre-qualified athletes, runners in A and B corrals

Second wave (7:10):Ccorral runners

Third wave (7:20):Runners from Corrals D and E

Benben hopes that starting in waves like this will give every runner a more comfortable race start experience

Imagine, when the starting gun fires

you have enough space to take your stride, and your rhythm won't be affected by crowding — isn't that great?

Benben has a few small reminders：

1Before the start, please discard disposable raincoats, disposable warm clothing, water bottles and other trash to the sides of the course; do not throw them onto the course,to prevent runners from stepping on them and causing accidents.

2When starting, remember to keep a safe distance, do not push, so that everyone can start safely and smoothly.

2025Shanghai Marathon will continue to offer"Shanghai Marathon e-Map", providing runners with smoother, more convenient guidance on the course—During the race, key locations such as aid stations and medical stations can be located in real time, with the information clear at a glance.

01 Timely hydration — stay in top form

Starting from 5 km, the course will have aid stations every 5 km offering sports drinks and water. These stations help runners replenish fluids and electrolytes in a timely manner and maintain bodily functions. Benben suggests planning your hydration strategy in advance and not waiting until you're thirsty to drink, to ensure your best competitive condition.

02Cool Water — Refresh and Cool Down

From 7.5 kilometers onward, every 5 kilometers there will be water stations. As temperatures rise, Benben suggests runners use soaked sponges at the water stations when passing by to help lower body temperature and improve running comfort.

Based on the energy demands of different race segments, Benben has prepared targeted fueling plans for runners.

Banana aid stations:12.5KM, 15KM, 32.5KM, 37.5KM

Cupcake aid stations:17.5KM,35KM

Daily dark chocolate aid station:27.5KM,40KM

SiS energy gel aid station:25KM

Each aid station is staffed with experienced volunteers

They ensure runners can quickly and smoothly access the supplies they need

Benben recommends that runners choose their nutrition based on their individual needs

The race finish is located at Xujiahui Sports Park Celebration Plaza. After crossing the line, runners will pass the torch platform and enter the venue through Channel 4 to collect the appropriate finisher items. After picking up your finisher medal and finisher pack, leave through Shanghai Stadium Channel 1 and then proceed west along the internal road. After passing the sponsor exhibition area, follow the tent number signs

to the corresponding bag-drop tent to collect your stored bag.

Benben invited the film "Vegetable and Pork Wontons" to set up a themed booth, conveying the unique charm of Shanghainese in a light and entertaining way

As a film that features the Shanghainese dialect, "Vegetable and Pork Wontons" has teamed up with the Shanghai Marathon to encourage more people to notice and learn about Shanghainese while running. Come to the finish area to take part in the interactions — in song and laughter, put a Shanghainese-flavored finale on your2025Shanghai Marathon journey!

This year's event will continue to be presented across multiple media platforms. Dragon TV and Five Star Sports will provide television live broadcasts; Sina Sports, Tencent Sports, Shanghai Telecom IPTV, the Shanghai Marathon official Weibo, and the Shanghai Marathon video account will provide online streaming across multiple platforms.

This is not just a showcase of a road running event; it is an important window for displaying the city's character, projecting cultural vitality, and telling urban stories, vividly highlighting Shanghai's soft power as an international sports city.

Friends and family supporters can still use the"My Shanghai Marathon" WeChat mini program to access the runner-tracking service; simply enter the bib number to view the runner's location on the map in real time, ensuring you don't miss any key moments from the start to the finish line.

This year after the race, you'll receive not only finish photos but also a surprise personal highlight video. From November 30, 2025 to February 28, 2026, log in to the Shanghai Marathon app and the Shanghai Marathon official website, in the personal center "My Photos" page to view/ claim/ purchase your finish photos and personal highlight video.

Shanghai is ready for this running celebration

November 30 , Shanghai — Love Without Borders

When the starting gun fires, let us run in the name of the city

Cheer on every runner

Let sweat and glory bloom in Shanghai