Part 3 — eyes on Shanghai’s southwest corner! Runners from Minhang, Qingpu, and Songjiang, it’s your turn today. No more talk — let’s go straight to the venues.
1. Minhang District Stadium
Address：
No. 540 Xindong Road, Minhang District
Metro：
Line 1 / Line 5 Xinzhuang Station
Track：
8-lane standard 400 m synthetic track
Opening hours：
Daily 05:30-08:00, 17:30-21:00
Features：
There’s a lot of street traffic and parking isn’t very convenient, but parking on the road near the stadium entrance is free;
The artificial turf in the center of the athletics field is off-limits for playing football, so runners can focus on running;
The inner lanes are for runners, while the outer lanes are mostly for brisk walking and jogging;
There are benches, convenient coat hooks, and secure power outlets by the track — everything you need to rest, hang up clothes, or charge your phone after a run.
2. Dalinghao Bay Sports Activity Center
Address：
No. 788 Heqing Road, Minhang District
Metro：
Line 5 Jinping Road Station / Dongchuan Road Station
Track：
Elevated blue 8-lane standard 400 m synthetic track + standard 100 m sprint straight
Opening hours：
Open 24 hours
Features：
The track is open 24 hours, but first-floor restrooms have limited hours;
You need to climb several dozen steps to reach the field; the track was renovated within the last two years and has no cracks or uneven sections;
There is almost no shade overhead—bring sun protection in summer;
The field uses a PA system to maintain order; although many people walk there, the inner three lanes are often free.
3. Qingpu District Stadium
Address：
No. 563 Pucang Road, Qingpu District
Metro：
Line 17 Qingpu Xincheng Station
Track：
8-lane standard 400 m synthetic track
Opening hours：
Daily 05:00-21:00
On Mon, Tue, Thu 09:00-15:00 and Fri 12:30-15:00 (except during winter and summer breaks), the athletics field is provided for students and closed to the public
Features：
Underground public parking has 698 spaces, of which 628 are mechanical lift spaces—larger vehicles are hard to park;
There are open-air stands on both sides of the track — convenient for leaving a bag or taking a rest;
Separate fast and slow lanes (divided by railings): the inner three lanes are for fast running, the outer five for slower running;
A host venue for events such as the 8th National Games — you’re running on the same kind of competition track.
4. Songjiang Sports Center
Address：
No. 145 Rongle Middle Road, Songjiang District
Metro：
Line 9 Songjiang Sports Center Station
Track：
Standard 400 m synthetic track
Opening hours：
Weekdays 05:00-08:00, 18:00-21:00
Weekends 05:00-11:00, 18:00-21:00
Features：
There are stands on both the east and west sides where you can temporarily place personal items;
Some sections of the track have dark patches, mostly due to uneven ground — hopefully it will be resurfaced in the future;
Suitable for regular training and running meetups — a great spot for night runs in Songjiang.
These four athletics fields in southwest Shanghai each have their own strengths. In the next installment we’ll unlock more venues. Which one do you want to see next? Tell us in the comments!
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